CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 · model year

2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

242 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash reports, and 6 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

3 / 5 ★

New Car Assessment Program

The 2015CHEVROLETSILVERADO 2500 carries 242 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 10 crashes, 7 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall 3/5 rating, with 2/5 front crash, 5/5 side crash, and 3/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2015 SILVERADO 2500 is electrical system with 54 filings, followed by service brakes (37) and unknown or other (20). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 6 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle, the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2015 SILVERADO 2500, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page, a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

242
Complaints
10
Crashes
7
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - NHTSA crash-test profile NHTSA NCAP crash-test star ratings for the 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. Overall composite: 3.0 of 5 stars across 3 safety dimensions. Front CrashSide CrashRollover 3.0 NHTSA NCAP of 5 stars
  • Front Crash 2.0 ★
  • Side Crash 5.0 ★
  • Rollover 3.0 ★
NHTSA overall 3.0/5 stars, with front-crash, side-crash and rollover ratings from standardized NCAP barrier and dynamic tests.

Total Complaints

242 filings

Crashes Reported

10 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

Above median complaint volume, review patterns below.

NHTSA NCAP overall: 3/5 - Average NCAP rating · Front: 2/5 · Side: 5/5 · Rollover: 3/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM54
SERVICE BRAKES37
UNKNOWN OR OTHER20
POWER TRAIN19
AIR BAGS16
STEERING16
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM16
ENGINE12
EXTERIOR LIGHTING9
VISIBILITY/WIPER6
SEAT BELTS6
STRUCTURE:BODY6
SUSPENSION3
TIRES2
WHEELS2

Recalls (6)

18V57800030/08/2018

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.

20V73600025/11/2020

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.

17V43700010/07/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Subur

16V65100008/09/2016

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Poli

16V06900005/02/2016

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 S

21V50400001/07/2021

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

Recent Complaints

20260203VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH with the rear defroster activated, there was an electrical burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle before the rear window cracked and then shattered. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the Extended Warranty Coverage related to the failure. The rear window was replaced by the local glass repair shop. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving, and the rear window shattered while a grandson was seated in the rear seat. During the failure, there was no injury sustained. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Mileage: 85,000

20260126POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate and shudder abnormally. There was no warning illuminated. The contact continued driving at approximately 30 MPH. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had another 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 in 2025, and the vehicle experienced similar symptoms before the transmission failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to a dealer, who advised that this was a known failure with the 6-speed transmission. The contact was informed by the dealer that the torque converters were too small for the transmission. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Mileage: 109,000

20260110FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

My pickup truck has a Duramax diesel engine with a CP4 diesel injection pump. That pump has not failed yet in my truck. However it has been known to fail in numerous other GM vehicles with Duramax engines and when it does fail the engine comes to a complete stop and cannot be restarted. This is a potentially hazardous even fatal situation. Repair if the pump fails is very expensive - $12,000 to $14,000 in some cases. I would like GM to replace the injection pump at my dealership to ensure this known failure does not occur. My pickup truck is otherwise in excellent condition.

20260110ENGINE

My pickup truck has a Duramax diesel engine with a CP4 diesel injection pump. That pump has not failed yet in my truck. However it has been known to fail in numerous other GM vehicles with Duramax engines and when it does fail the engine comes to a complete stop and cannot be restarted. This is a potentially hazardous even fatal situation. Repair if the pump fails is very expensive - $12,000 to $14,000 in some cases. I would like GM to replace the injection pump at my dealership to ensure this known failure does not occur. My pickup truck is otherwise in excellent condition.

20260110POWER TRAIN

My pickup truck has a Duramax diesel engine with a CP4 diesel injection pump. That pump has not failed yet in my truck. However it has been known to fail in numerous other GM vehicles with Duramax engines and when it does fail the engine comes to a complete stop and cannot be restarted. This is a potentially hazardous even fatal situation. Repair if the pump fails is very expensive - $12,000 to $14,000 in some cases. I would like GM to replace the injection pump at my dealership to ensure this known failure does not occur. My pickup truck is otherwise in excellent condition.

20251118POWER TRAIN

IN NOVEMBER AROUND THE 20TH -BATTERY WENT DEAD-CHARGED BATTERY AND TOOK VEHICLE TO BROTHERS AND STARTED TO SHIFT FUNNY-BATTERY WENT DEAD AGAIN-CHARGED AND DROVE HOME -THEN WENT GOT NEW BATTERY -PUT IN AND IT WOULD NOT SHIFT RIGHT SO DROVE IT A LITTLE WHILE TO SEE IF IT WOULD STOP MADE NOISE AND TAKEN TO GARAGE IN SOUTH WAYNE-TOLD US SAID THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT-HE HAULED IT TO DUBUQUE IOWA TRANSMISSION SHOP-THEY TOOK IT OUT OF TRUCK AND OVERHAULED IT WITH HEAVY DUTY PARTS-COST OF 6,330.00=MILES AT TIME 51500 BACK MARCH 28 2025-WORKS BEAUTIFUL AS IT SHOULD-SCANED BILL AND ATTACHED-WE NEED REIMBURSEMENT FOR COST.

20251118UNKNOWN OR OTHER

IN NOVEMBER AROUND THE 20TH -BATTERY WENT DEAD-CHARGED BATTERY AND TOOK VEHICLE TO BROTHERS AND STARTED TO SHIFT FUNNY-BATTERY WENT DEAD AGAIN-CHARGED AND DROVE HOME -THEN WENT GOT NEW BATTERY -PUT IN AND IT WOULD NOT SHIFT RIGHT SO DROVE IT A LITTLE WHILE TO SEE IF IT WOULD STOP MADE NOISE AND TAKEN TO GARAGE IN SOUTH WAYNE-TOLD US SAID THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT-HE HAULED IT TO DUBUQUE IOWA TRANSMISSION SHOP-THEY TOOK IT OUT OF TRUCK AND OVERHAULED IT WITH HEAVY DUTY PARTS-COST OF 6,330.00=MILES AT TIME 51500 BACK MARCH 28 2025-WORKS BEAUTIFUL AS IT SHOULD-SCANED BILL AND ATTACHED-WE NEED REIMBURSEMENT FOR COST.

20251003WHEELS

On 8/25/2025 I purchased a used 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500HD from a auto dealer and they had put new tires on the truck that aren't rated for a 2500 HD, I contacted them and they offered me $400 to replace them with the correct tires that cost me $1319.78 they refuse to help me anymore which is putting my life and others at stake if a tire is to blow out hauling heavy loads that the tires aren't rated for. That 3/4 ton truck is suppose to have tires with a (E) rating, also the TPMS system does't work because all the tires are under inflated for that truck. They have been contacted about this issue; FMVSS No. 120: FMVSS No. 139: FMVSS No. 138 cover this issue! The dealership violated the NHTSA standards and consumer protection laws among other laws.

20251003UNKNOWN OR OTHER

On 8/25/2025 I purchased a used 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500HD from a auto dealer and they had put new tires on the truck that aren't rated for a 2500 HD, I contacted them and they offered me $400 to replace them with the correct tires that cost me $1319.78 they refuse to help me anymore which is putting my life and others at stake if a tire is to blow out hauling heavy loads that the tires aren't rated for. That 3/4 ton truck is suppose to have tires with a (E) rating, also the TPMS system does't work because all the tires are under inflated for that truck. They have been contacted about this issue; FMVSS No. 120: FMVSS No. 139: FMVSS No. 138 cover this issue! The dealership violated the NHTSA standards and consumer protection laws among other laws.

20250915ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Steering great box replaced steering still not stable, electrical glitches such as stability trac service message, hill assist, breaking assist messages pop up and then disappear constantly, power steering pump, hydro boost and master cylinder replaced multiple times, no sound emitting for seat belt, door chime , turn signals with no accessory mode power when key is turned. Vehicle has been in and out of shop for repairs and noone can figure out the sound or electrical issues and keep replacing the steering and power steering components. When using driver side window switch all dashboard lights increase in brightness then dim back down

20250915STEERING

Steering great box replaced steering still not stable, electrical glitches such as stability trac service message, hill assist, breaking assist messages pop up and then disappear constantly, power steering pump, hydro boost and master cylinder replaced multiple times, no sound emitting for seat belt, door chime , turn signals with no accessory mode power when key is turned. Vehicle has been in and out of shop for repairs and noone can figure out the sound or electrical issues and keep replacing the steering and power steering components. When using driver side window switch all dashboard lights increase in brightness then dim back down

20250915POWER TRAIN

Steering great box replaced steering still not stable, electrical glitches such as stability trac service message, hill assist, breaking assist messages pop up and then disappear constantly, power steering pump, hydro boost and master cylinder replaced multiple times, no sound emitting for seat belt, door chime , turn signals with no accessory mode power when key is turned. Vehicle has been in and out of shop for repairs and noone can figure out the sound or electrical issues and keep replacing the steering and power steering components. When using driver side window switch all dashboard lights increase in brightness then dim back down

20250909AIR BAGS

We have been calling and trying to get this recall taken care of. Every time we call they never have the parts and "will let us know". Its getting frustrating getting these notices from different sources and not being able to take care of it. Please help us to het this done by directing us to a repair shop that has the parts available.

20250905UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TCM stopped working, have been reading how this is a common issue, my truck is currently in the shop and mechanic is having trouble finding a TCM replacement.

20250724AIR BAGS

Rear roof rail airbag inflator endcap failure. The endcap of the steel inflator separated and ejected throught the roof liner, read passenger window and through the wall of a house. The vehicle was parked in the driveway at the time and was not running. I was next the the window at the time of failure and was narrowly missed by the end cap but was his by the full force of the passenger window and sustained minor abrasions and closed head trauma from the glass. A police report was filed, and the manufacturer was notified. The vehicle is currently at a dealership awaiting inspection by the manufacturer.

20250724SERVICE BRAKES

Driving and a service trailer brake code popped up and wouldn’t turn off it is a very distracting ding

20250724ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Driving and a service trailer brake code popped up and wouldn’t turn off it is a very distracting ding

20250718ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to sell the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 87,000. After obtaining a Carfax Report on the vehicle, it was discovered that as of April 2024, the odometer mileage was listed as 217,350.

Mileage: 217,350

20250718ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 84,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 217,350.

Mileage: 217,350

20250603FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated there was no warning illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure diesel fuel pump had failed, and the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Mileage: 190,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 have?
The 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 has 242 NHTSA complaints, 10 crashes, 7 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500?
The 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of 3/5, front crash rating of 2/5, side crash rating of 5/5, and rollover rating of 3/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500?
Yes, the 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 has 6 recall(s). The most common affected component is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500?
The most-complained component for the 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 54 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES and UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Is the 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 has an NHTSA safety rating of 3/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.