2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,059miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1% of the 1,111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,059 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 91,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11518059, filed 2023-04, 91,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 40-45 MPH, there was an abnormally loud ticking sound coming from the passenger's side of the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer and to another dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered because the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired by the dealers due to the cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #11732927, filed 2026-04, 101,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after arriving to the intended destination, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the lifters, resulting in damages to the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); but the VIN was not included. …”
NHTSA complaint #11675957, filed 2025-07, 124,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. While the vehicle was stationary, the radiator leaked fluid onto the ground. An independent mechanic was made aware of the failure and performed a pressure test, which revealed that the radiator fractured from the top left corner. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in recall. The failure mileage was 55,200.”
NHTSA complaint #11066134, filed 2018-01, 55,200 miles“The contact's father owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine made a tapping sound, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was unsure whether a warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the lifters and the camshaft had failed. The cost of the repair had not yet been determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11706754, filed 2025-12, 152,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10252125Mar 21, 2024This service bulletin advises the technician of possible coolant entering the areas of the engine, either through failed parts or defects in the castings, that may be the cause…
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10250503Feb 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 20 | 6% |
| 2023 | 26 | 7% |
| 2022 | 25 | 4% |
| 2021 | 60 | 7% |
| 2020 | 26 | 3% |
| 2019 | 50 | 5% |
| 2018 | 10 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 27 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 4% |
| 2005 | 18 | 3% |
| 2004 | 25 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 17 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 17 | 5% |
| 1997 | 35 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
374 complaintsElectrical system
165 complaintsSteering
161 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
138 complaintsOther or unknown
133 complaintsEngine
132 complaintsAir bags
66 complaintsBody and structure
46 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
38 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsExterior lighting
28 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology