2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 11%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,750miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 11% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,750 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the interstate, we came to a stop at a gas station. When at a complete stop we started smelling diesel fuel, I assessed the vehicle under the hood and under the truck. It was raining that day so I couldn't tell if anything was leaking from the under carriage. While driving the remaining two hours of our trip, off the interstate, we came to a red-light, while making the right turn the truck got sideways in the intersection. Continuing the trip and almost home we were on a highway going 65mph, the truck got sideways and lost traction again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11091158, filed 2018-05, 127,000 miles“While driving, the vehicle stuttered and skipped down the road. When I came to a stop the truck it would never turn on again. The truck was having what's called a crank no start problem where it would crank over, but not start. This is a failure of a cp4 pump that is considered the wrong part and common knowledge failure to chevorlet and is extremely expensive to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11327750, filed 2020-06, 67,000 miles“Fuel gauge measures empty causing danger of running out of diesel on highway. Even after complete fuel up, the dashboard needle and electronic readers is still marking empty. There has been a previous recall on this on previous models. My 2015 only has 60k miles and it sensors or floaters are not working. Very dangerous to run out of fuel when towing on highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11228872, filed 2019-07, 60,000 miles“Fuel line leak. Two steel fuel lines were rubbing against each other causing a fuel leak. This is a diesel pick up and the fuel system is reported at 28,000 PSI operation pressure. This resulted in a leak of diesel fuel that sprayed onto the exhaust system, which can reach temperatures in excess of 1400f causing a fire hazard. The problem manifested as a strong raw fuel smell in the cab causing an inhalation hazard. This was followed by small stains in my parking spot. The smell was not evident when in motion on the highway only when stopped and running. …”
NHTSA complaint #10979021, filed 2017-04, 74,500 miles“The def fluid indicater is stuck at 24%, there are many instances on the internet of the same vehicle with the same problem, some dealers fix for free with a simple software upgrade, other like mine want to charge me diagnostics and mechanics time running into a couple hundred dollars, with so many vehicles having this and GM won't do anything about it, been on the phone to GM several time with no help. With this stuck at 24% you could run low on def fluid and not know it and the truck will lose power and not let you go faster than 5 miles an hour. Which could cause many safety issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11101861, filed 2018-06, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service 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 or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 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.
- 10249994Jan 24, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have rattle or ticking noise that is louder…
- 10249971Jan 10, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 9 | 10% |
| 2020 | 11 | 10% |
| 2019 | 11 | 15% |
| 2018 | 9 | 17% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 13 | 11% |
| 2015 | 19 | 11% |
| 2014 | 8 | 20% |
| 2013 | 10 | 20% |
| 2012 | 10 | 19% |
| 2011 | 12 | 12% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 24 | 9% |
| 2004 | 26 | 7% |
| 2003 | 29 | 6% |
| 2002 | 30 | 9% |
| 2001 | 23 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 10% |
| 1998 | 8 | 11% |
| 1997 | 6 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
58 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 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 Oct 31, 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