2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 138about this part
- Share
- 12%of 1,111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,725miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 138 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 12% of the 1,111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,725 miles. 2 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.
“The truck and transmission shift very hard, slip or can't find its home. The problem is the worst between park and reverse, and 1st and 2nd gear around 20mph. I have taken it in multiple times times and told everything is operating to spec. One time I was told they were waiting for guidance from GM, but then forgot about that, and said everything is fine.”
NHTSA complaint #11186293, filed 2019-03, 75,000 miles“When I purchased this vehicle I went to the dealership to complain about the transmission. When applying the gas, the car hesitated. I was told the car was learning and this was part of the computer system. Now that the warranty is off, it now needs a new transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #11363480, filed 2020-10, 120,000 miles“The truck was on street. Transmisionwould not engage in the. Second gear, or any gear. Turned car off. Started truck again same problem. Even in reverse. Truck was in lake arrowhead on mountain road by houses. Called flat bed tow truck. Towed back home to long beach. 200 miles!. The truck is in my drive way waiting for an transmission appointment. Strange drove around the block and had no problem. Even backed in to my driveway with no problem. So not trust truck now.”
NHTSA complaint #11387509, filed 2021-01, 1,000 miles“On sept 21 2016 I arrived at my home. I drove up my gravel driveway in d(drive) and slowed to a stop and my truck began to roll backward under my control. I was checking on the ground for lawn damage. The truck shuttered twice, shut off and started to roll backward toward a tree. I quickly regained control with a panic stop. I was able to place the truck in park and restart the truck. I had lost control of the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10909931, filed 2016-09, 12,400 miles“While driving on the expressway, the drive shaft broke off. This caused the vehicle to lose control. Luckily, the vehicle was able to make it to the side shoulder without causing an accident. The dealership replaced the drive shaft and rear differential, but no one (even when I contacted GM priority care) could inform me why this happened. With me having two small kids, I am still concerned that this could happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #10936719, filed 2016-12, 28,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11014622Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014621Mar 2, 2025This Preliminary information communicates Diagnostic aids for a no start or DTC'S following a transmission replacement
- 11014353Feb 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares.
- 11014044Feb 3, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a delayed engagement into drive, shudder at a launch, or the…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11011436Oct 10, 2024This Preliminary information communicates for Technicians installing a Service Replacement Transmission Assembly to contact Technical Assistance to make sure unit is not suspect…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 20% |
| 2025 | 21 | 19% |
| 2024 | 96 | 30% |
| 2023 | 108 | 28% |
| 2022 | 190 | 29% |
| 2021 | 243 | 28% |
| 2020 | 235 | 31% |
| 2019 | 330 | 30% |
| 2018 | 171 | 33% |
| 2017 | 191 | 27% |
| 2016 | 194 | 24% |
| 2015 | 138 | 12% |
| 2014 | 154 | 11% |
| 2013 | 13 | 4% |
| 2012 | 10 | 5% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 24 | 7% |
| 2009 | 12 | 3% |
| 2008 | 25 | 3% |
| 2007 | 35 | 4% |
| 2006 | 28 | 8% |
| 2005 | 36 | 7% |
| 2004 | 27 | 3% |
| 2003 | 26 | 3% |
| 2002 | 26 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 4% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 26 | 4% |
| 1998 | 26 | 7% |
| 1997 | 57 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
374 complaintsElectrical system
165 complaintsSteering
161 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 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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