2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has a complaint index of 80, ranking 5th worst out of 21 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. Owners logged 176 complaints, mostly electrical (37%), with 6 recalls covering airbags, brakes, and seat belts.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #5 of 21 Silverado 2500 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 176
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 3 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System65 (37%)
- Brakes37 (21%)
- Other21 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain20 (11%)
- Fuel System19 (11%)
- Airbags16 (9%)
- Steering16 (9%)
- Engine14 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (5%)
- Seat Belts7 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear window defroster wiring overheats, melts, and in some cases shatters the glass while driving at low speed.
- Roof-rail side airbags fail to deploy in a crash, sometimes with smoke coming from the panel.
- Fires start under the hood while the truck is parked and turned off.
- Brake pedal turns extremely hard while backing up or hooking up a trailer, reducing stopping ability.
- Steering wheel and column shake and move on their own during normal driving, paired with front-end shaking and a humming noise.
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V504000Jul 1, 2021Airbags410,019 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
Risk: A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.
- NHTSA 20V736000Nov 25, 2020Airbags9,279 vehicles
Air bags:side/window:curtain:inflator
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.
Risk: If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V-504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V-736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V-504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682.
- NHTSA 18V578000Aug 30, 2018Brakes42,280 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.
Risk: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.
2015 compared with other Silverado 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 model has a complaint index of 80, the 5th highest among 21 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Silverado 2500 years.
- What is the most common problem with the 2015 Silverado 2500?
- Electrical system issues are most common, making up 37% of complaints (65 of 176), including window defroster fires and airbag panel smoke, with a median failure mileage of 2,884 miles.
- Does the 2015 Silverado 2500 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2015 Silverado 2500, covering roof-rail airbag inflators, a brake pedal pivot nut, and seat belt sensing module software.
- Which Silverado 2500 years are better than 2015?
- Years like 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014 all earn a Best verdict with complaint indexes between 0 and 15, far lower than the 2015 model's index of 80.
- Did the 2015 Silverado 2500 have brake problems?
- Yes, brakes account for 21% of complaints (37 of 176), including reports of the brake pedal becoming extremely hard to press, and two recalls addressed a brake pedal pivot nut issue.