2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of the 1,111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I noticed a water leak in the head liner by the rear passenger seat. I had it inspected and I was told that there have been reports of water leaks coming through the third brake light above the back window. We tried fixing it using a new gasket, silicone, and even a new light with new seals and nothing has fixed the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11175713, filed 2019-02, 37,400 miles“I was at a stop sign trying to make a left hand turn and the truck steering locked up and then it happened again in a drive thru fast food place. I'm scared it's going to cause me to wreck while driving. I have no control of the truck when it happens and my lights, radio, and door locks go out then come back on.”
NHTSA complaint #11217647, filed 2019-06, 125,200 miles“The third brake light on my 2015 1500 silverado leaked into my headliner. Now there is a brown line all the way across my headliner above the rear window. Even the service guy at chevy said it wouldn't leank anymore. He has had quite a few trucks come through with this issue. The fix was $153.00. How will I know if mold forms due to this? My truck was sitting in my driveway during the rain.”
NHTSA complaint #11065885, filed 2018-01, 62,500 miles“Headlights flickering when on. While in motion my stabilitrack light illuminates along with the seatbelt light. When using the turn signal the radio display goes out for about a second and turns back on. When braking the radio display goes off for a second. I get a low battery signal maybe 2 or 3 times a week, I drive my truck daily. It has 76k miles. I lose power steering after about 150 mile drive. Its been happening for about 3-4 months. 4/22/2019 was the worst. All of it happened yesterday on a 175 mile drive”
NHTSA complaint #11203057, filed 2019-04, 175 miles“One morning when I was driving my 2015 chevy silverado, I noticed a message on the dash board screen which read right rear tail light signal failure. I went to the nearest auto parts store and purchased replacement bulbs and noticed that the bulbs weren't the problem. I also checked the fuses and did not find any blown fuses which again wasn't the problem. However the right rear tail light will turn on if the lights are on but will not blink when the signal light is on or if the brakes are engaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #11016077, filed 2017-08, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026022Jun 2, 2025This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer…
- 11017243Mar 25, 2025This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer…
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 16 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 16 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 | 28 | 3% |
| 2014 | 40 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 19 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 10 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
22 complaintsSuspension
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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