2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 11%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 11% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 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.
“My truck has been shifting into neutral when I am accelerating and the only way I have been able to get it out of neutral is to manually shift the truck into neutral and then back into drive. This can be very dangerous for me because I could be easily rear ended at a stoplight. This has been happening for a few days now. I just bought the truck and it only has 51000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11290432, filed 2019-12, 51,000 miles“While driving on cruise control around 70 MPH my check engine light came on. About 20 seconds later an alarm sounded and a message in my dash saying transmission fluid hot and to idle engine immediately. I immediately pulled over and called the dealership where I purchased it and had all services. Although the service representative I spoke with said it probably was just a sensor, I elected to have the vehicle towed to the dealership for repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11320045, filed 2020-04, 43,000 miles“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“Truck has 120,000 miles and on the way home from shopping all the sudden my truck wouldn't shift pass 3 RPM's and barley made it the hill. After stopping twice to let the truck rest I made it home. The DTC code was p0796 pressure control solenoid 'c' performance or stuck off obd-ii trouble code. Several other reports are found with the same issue some believe it's the torque converter. I really use to stand behind GM but my disappointment on this expensive truck has really changed my opinion.”
NHTSA complaint #11363313, filed 2020-10, 127,000 miles“I bought this truck brand new. I started having problems about 2000 mi. The truck has a miss and jerks under load. It has been to the dealer twice and they tell me the computer doesn't show any trouble codes so there is nothing they can do. Also on occasion the ignition key is hot to the touch. Now I have to take it in again because the brake petal might fall off. What a great product...GM I think builds a lot of these problems in to save money without a care for the customer. Now I have to drive a $46,000 piece of crap thats broken. Our hands are tied and at the mercy of big business. …”
NHTSA complaint #10825714, filed 2016-02, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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.
- 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…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15% |
| 2025 | 10 | 32% |
| 2024 | 36 | 25% |
| 2023 | 17 | 36% |
| 2022 | 19 | 20% |
| 2021 | 30 | 34% |
| 2020 | 33 | 30% |
| 2019 | 9 | 12% |
| 2018 | 6 | 11% |
| 2017 | 9 | 17% |
| 2016 | 18 | 15% |
| 2015 | 20 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 13% |
| 2013 | 4 | 8% |
| 2012 | 5 | 9% |
| 2011 | 10 | 10% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 21 | 10% |
| 2006 | 32 | 18% |
| 2005 | 21 | 8% |
| 2004 | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 | 30 | 7% |
| 2002 | 12 | 3% |
| 2001 | 26 | 7% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
58 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsFuel system
19 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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