2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 5% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100 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 head lights on a dark rainy night are so poor it is a hazard to drive, if you meet another automobile just hold on and hope you do not hit each other, as you can't tell you are going to. I have had it back for repair but they tell me there is no fix for a chevy, if I had a gmc there is a fix. My radio will not work when its really cold out. My transmission shifts harshly and engine flutters between gears. …”
NHTSA complaint #10855585, filed 2016-04, 13,000 miles“First complaint: the headlights of this vehicle are not vary good. To the point of being dangerous. When aimed high enough that I can see far enough as to not be over driving the headlights they blind on-coming traffic. When aimed low enough that they do not blind other drivers, (this was the factor setting) I can not see far enough for the vehicle to be safe at freeway speeds. The headlight output is dim, and the light is not well controlled. The lights are also positioned to high in the vehicle, and this causes a large part of the problem. This is concerning the low beam headlights only. …”
NHTSA complaint #10825231, filed 2016-02, 60 miles“Stock low beam headlights are so dim and have a sharp cutoff line that it is nearly impossible to see driving at night . I want to be able to see the lines when im driving and cars coming the other way, but it is almost impossible if road is dark and cars coming other way. Please find a stock 2015 chevy 2500hd work truck and check low beam. High beams are wonderful, but can't drice with them on, although looking at every other car on road and how bright some are I probably can.”
NHTSA complaint #11384428, filed 2020-12“I bought a 2015 chevy SILVERADO 2500 hd last year and have contacted the dealer several times concerning the visibility of these headlights. I live in a rural area with few street lights and rely on these lights to see. There is not enough light shining to see clearly and if it's raining, the visibility is nil. I owned the same type vehicle in 2005 and had no problems with the lights, my subaru has brighter light pattern than my truck! I contacted the chevy customer rep on 8/17 and explained my concern. …”
NHTSA complaint #10897480, filed 2016-08“The low beam lights are very dim. I'm unable to see more than 20' in front of the the truck. Chevy said the headlights were updated but that didn't help. I've hit several obstacles in the road because I simply couldnt see it. I've had previous generations of this model and this is by far the worst headlight setup. I've read thousands of online posts about this problem on various forums, so appearently this is a common problem. This is a problem while moving. The darker the roadway the worse the problem becomes. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #10882244, filed 2016-07Related service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 7 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
58 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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