How many brake complaints does the 2015 Silverado 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 37 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Silverado 2500, which is 21% of the 176 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

Yes. NHTSA recall 18V578000 and recall 16V069000 both address the brake pedal pivot nut on 2015-2016 Silverado 2500 trucks; the remedy adds adhesive and increases nut torque.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake issue is 652.5 miles, though some owners reported issues at much higher mileage.

Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries and 0 fires linked to brake complaints for the 2015 Silverado 2500.

Compared to other Silverado 2500 model years, is 2015 worse for brakes?

Yes. The 2015 model year's 21% brake complaint share is higher than most other years listed, though 2024 shows an even higher share at 27%.

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 37 brake complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 21% of all complaints filed for the year. Two related recalls cover the brake pedal pivot nut, and the median mileage at failure was 652.5 miles.

Brakes complaints: 37; 21% of 176
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 653 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical brake symptoms owners report

A dashboard warning indicates a fault with the trailer brakes or wiring, and once it appears, the trailer brakes stop working.
Some owners say GM representatives and dealers attributed the trailer brake warning to the trailer itself rather than the truck, even when older trucks towed the same trailers without issue.
One owner reported the brake pedal became extremely hard to press while backing up to hitch a trailer, causing the truck to fail to stop.
That same owner described the vacuum pump making a ticking noise before the brake pedal problem occurred.

When 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 10, 2015, latest Jul 24, 2025.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2015 to Jul 2025; peak Aug 2015 (18).

Brakes recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

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.
NHTSA 16V069000Feb 5, 2016Brakes430,771 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected 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 brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. 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 20760.

Brakes complaints by Silverado 2500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200572 (27%)
200671 (40%)
200725 (12%)
20086 (3%)
20096 (10%)
20101 (5%)
20114 (4%)
20123 (6%)
201311 (22%)
20144 (10%)
201537 (21%)
201614 (11%)
20175 (9%)
20181 (2%)
20196 (8%)
202019 (18%)
202112 (14%)
202211 (12%)
20233 (6%)
202438 (27%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2015 Silverado 2500 have?: NHTSA lists 37 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Silverado 2500, which is 21% of the 176 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?: Yes. NHTSA recall 18V578000 and recall 16V069000 both address the brake pedal pivot nut on 2015-2016 Silverado 2500 trucks; the remedy adds adhesive and increases nut torque.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake issue is 652.5 miles, though some owners reported issues at much higher mileage.
Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 injuries and 0 fires linked to brake complaints for the 2015 Silverado 2500.
Compared to other Silverado 2500 model years, is 2015 worse for brakes?: Yes. The 2015 model year's 21% brake complaint share is higher than most other years listed, though 2024 shows an even higher share at 27%.