NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The roof-rail air bag inflator end cap may separate, or the inflator sidewall may break open.
This page covers 6 recalls and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 received a three-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. In frontal crash testing, the truck earned two stars. Side crash protection was rated at five stars, while rollover resistance received three stars. Side pole crash testing resulted in a five-star rating. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a vehicle redesign occurs, so this rating covers the Silverado 2500 throughout the years shown.
3/5 Overall
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 6 recalls, the most serious involving roof-rail curtain airbag inflators that can rupture or shed an end cap, sending metal fragments into the cabin.
The brake system carries an equally serious concern: the brake pedal pivot nut can work loose over time, leaving the pedal sloppy or completely unresponsive. A loose pedal can also swing into the accelerator, making it difficult to control vehicle speed at the same moment braking is needed most. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, and the brake pedal defect is covered by more than one recall campaign.
The airbag inflator issue similarly spans multiple filings, reflecting earlier repair efforts that did not completely address the problem. In both scenarios, the inflator end cap can separate under the pressure of deployment, turning a piece of the airbag hardware into a projectile directed toward the driver or passenger.
Rounding out the list are two related recalls covering the front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners. In a crash that would normally trigger these systems, a wiring or control issue can prevent the front airbags from deploying and the pretensioners from cinching the belts tight, leaving the driver and front passenger with less protection at the moment of impact.
At a glance
What can fail
The roof-rail air bag inflator end cap may separate, or the inflator sidewall may break open.
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NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 6 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both the left and right roof-rail air bag modules at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The end cap of the roof-rail air bag inflator may separate from the inflator unit, potentially affecting air bag deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the roof-rail air bag modules on the affected side(s) at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake pedal pivot nut can loosen, making the brake pedal loose or unable to work.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply adhesive to the nut and reinstall it more tightly to secure the brake pedal.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The air bag control software may not have received a complete update from a previous recall. Under certain driving conditions, this software may run a diagnostic test that disables frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the air bag control software. If your vehicle previously deployed air bags, the control module will be replaced instead. Repairs are free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Under certain driving conditions, the air bag control module's software may run a self-test that disables the front air bags and seat belt pretensioners, preventing them from deploying in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the air bag control module software. If your air bags have previously deployed, the module will be replaced. Repairs are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen over time, causing the brake pedal to become loose or stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall it with increased torque to secure it properly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.