This page covers 6 recalls and 76 owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado.
Steering dominates the complaint picture for the 2015 Silverado. Owners frequently report the electric power steering cutting out while driving, often accompanied by a "service power steering" or "loss of power steering" warning on the instrument cluster. When it happens, the steering wheel becomes very hard to turn in either direction. Many describe the failure as intermittent, turning the truck off and back on restores steering temporarily, but the problem returns. A handful of owners report it occurring without any warning light at all. Exterior lighting and powertrain complaints each account for a smaller but notable share of reports, with some owners describing check engine and traction control lights illuminating together, occasionally alongside a brief loss of vehicle control that resolved when the driver braked and pulled over.
76
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado has 6 recalls, the most serious including a tie rod that can separate from the steering rack causing total loss of steering, an ignition that can snap back to the accessory position cutting engine and brake power, and a transmission oil line that can leak fluid onto hot surfaces and start a fire.
The transfer case can shift itself into neutral without driver input due to an electrical short, which can allow the truck to roll away when parked without the parking brake applied. On the safety equipment side, the driver's seatbelt tensioner cable can be pinched and worn through during normal entry into the vehicle, and if it separates, the belt may not hold the driver properly in a crash. A software issue affecting vehicles with a base radio and internal amplifier can silence the door-ajar chime, leaving the driver without an audible warning that the door is open while the key is in the ignition, which can also contribute to an unintended rollaway.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned so the driver slides over it when entering the vehicle, causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify vehicles to protect the tensioner from damage and replace any already-damaged tensioners at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition lock actuator may bind, making the key difficult to turn or causing the ignition to stick in the Start position.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the ignition lock housing at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
An electrical short in the transfer case control module may cause the transmission to shift into neutral on its own without driver action.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the transfer case control module software at no charge to fix the electrical issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The radio may stop working, eliminating audible warnings when doors open with the key in the ignition and when seat belts aren't buckled.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the radio software at no cost to restore the warning chimes and notifications.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tie rod connection to the steering gear rack may not be properly tightened, potentially causing steering failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the inner tie rods for proper tightness and replace the steering gear if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission oil cooler line may not be securely seated in its fitting, potentially causing it to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler line connection and repair it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
