Model year
2015 GMC Sierra
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 53 complaints for the 2015 GMC Sierra (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 27 recalls and 867 complaints under SIERRA 1500, SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500, SIERRA DENALI, and SIERRA HD. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are EXTERIOR LIGHTING (29), POWER TRAIN (6), STEERING (6). NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 3 to 5. EPA rates it 17–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 443 complaints
- 2001 264 complaints
- 2002 249 complaints
- 2003 206 complaints
- 2004 188 complaints
- 2005 117 complaints
- 2006 53 complaints
- 2007 59 complaints
- 2008 68 complaints
- 2009 37 complaints
- 2010 34 complaints
- 2011 43 complaints
- 2012 29 complaints
- 2013 39 complaints
- 2014 101 complaints
- 2015 53 complaints
- 2016 6 complaints
- 2017 61 complaints
- 2018 371 complaints
- 2019 729 complaints
- 2020 622 complaints
- 2021 668 complaints
- 2022 673 complaints
- 2023 555 complaints
- 2024 534 complaints
- 2025 177 complaints
- 2026 167 complaints
Recalls
15V640000 · Oct 9, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6,…
14V819000 · Dec 24, 2014
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to November 25, 2014. Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.
14V719000 · Nov 10, 2014
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power…
14V446000 · Jul 23, 2014
SEATS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the…
14V374000 · Jun 27, 2014
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to…
14V007000 · Jan 13, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
Complaints
53 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 1, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SIERRA 1500 | 9 | 720 |
| SIERRA 2500 | 6 | 89 |
| SIERRA 3500 | 7 | 31 |
| SIERRA DENALI | 0 | 22 |
| SIERRA HD | 5 | 5 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | — |
| 1500 PU/CC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | — |
| 1500 PU/EC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | — |
| 1500 PU/RC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | — |
| 2500 PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.205 | — |
| 2500 PU/CC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.207 | — |
10 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra C15 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sierra K15 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Sierra C15 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sierra C15 2WD · 4.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Sierra K15 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Sierra K15 4WD · 4.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Sierra C15 Cab Chassis 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra C15 Cab Chassis 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra C15 Cab Chassis 2WD · 4.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Sierra K15 Cab Chassis 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra K15 Cab Chassis 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Sierra K15 Cab Chassis 4WD · 4.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
2 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2015 GMC Sierra at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.