repaired · 2025 Q1
Curtain: inflator
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…
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,112 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-245 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has problems
1,112 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
351Service brakes26 crash/fire/injury
165Electrical system16 crash/fire/injury
162Steering9 crash/fire/injury
138Power train2 crash/fire/injury
132Engine5 crash/fire/injury
66Air bags
46Structure
29Visibility/wiper
28Exterior lighting
19419 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 351 | 26 |
| Electrical system | 165 | 16 |
| Steering | 162 | 9 |
| Power train | 138 | 2 |
| Engine | 132 | 5 |
| Air bags | 66 | 23 |
| Structure | 46 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 28 | 1 |
| 19 other systems | 194 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Seat belts: front
Risk. A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Curtain: 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…
repaired · 2021 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the…
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repaired · 2021 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the…
repaired · 2020 Q1
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the…
repaired · 2017 Q2
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes problems start?
55kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 241 service brakes complaints. 91% were reported before 100,000 miles.
20under 30k miles220under 100k miles21100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Service brakes
23 owners mentioned a cost$700median
Middle half: $581 – $1,186
Engine
14 owners mentioned a cost$3,547median
Middle half: $1,725 – $6,350
Unknown or other
12 owners mentioned a cost$1,050median
Middle half: $734 – $1,225
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Silverado 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado 1500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safety ratings
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Brake Vacuum Pump FailureLed to recall 19V-645
In owners' words
What Silverado 1500 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
At 124,000, the transmission started slipping and not grabbing gears. Coleman Taylor Transmissions ended up having to do a full rebuild which costs about $4000. At around 20,000 miles, the vehicle started to shutter going 45 mph. The vehicle still does shake violently at 62-75 mph causing a safety…
When applying brakes at low speeds the brakes are unresponsive they sound rough and the vehicle does not come to a stop it skids forward, and an electric low whine occurs. This doesn't happen everytime. I took it in for Carvanas 30 day warranty and was told its because I drove it down the mountain…
I have a 2015 Chevy Silverado, when I am breaking, especially in stop-and-go traffic when I need to my use brakes a lot. My brake pedal will be get stiff and is accompanied by extended stopping distance to a point where I almost hit the vehicle in front of me.
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