2015 Chevrolet Silverado Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 20%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,595miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, 20% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,595 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel leaking from engine. With 9595 miles on the engine the truck leaks fuel from the engine like crazy. Vehicle is 6 months old. Can't get chevy to pickup the rig because they say I need to call the fire department - the fire department tells me there is nothing they can do - been battling with chevy all day on this. Its a safety hazard cabin smells like the inside of a gas tank - I don't feel save driving it anywhere.”
NHTSA complaint #10821757, filed 2016-01, 9,595 miles“On monday october 5, 2015, I was driving truck at approximately 60 MPH on highway when suddenly all electronics went black and complete loss of power on highway. Luckily, I was able to pull of to side of road. I turned the key to off position (engine was not running) and waited several minutes then turned truck on and it started. The traction light kept coming on and off but the truck did not loose power again-thankfully. I could have been killed or caused a serious accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10780654, filed 2015-10, 16,400 miles“I purchased a brand new 2015 chevy Silverado and in the first week I had it, while driving, the truck just simply completely shut off. Dealer claims they have never heard of this and after keeping truck for days stated could not find any issues. About one month later remotes not working and truck warning that emergency brake is on even though it was released. Could not get to register that emergency brake was off and while driving none of the turn signals were working as to truck warning to pull over due to vehicle emergency brake was on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10790326, filed 2015-11, 200 miles“I have a 2015 chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 with 5000 miles. While driving to work ( less then 2 miles) my service 4wd system warning came up. The truck is stuck in 4wd can not switch it out. Also while stuck in 4wd turning is very difficult. Called dealership they told me it was safe to drive it in. While on my way to the dealership still stuck in 4wd my check engine and traction control lights came on. The truck started to shack and shifting at random and the RPM were all over up and down. I got to the dealership and checked in they took it for a test drive while I waited. …”
NHTSA complaint #10840142, filed 2016-03, 5,000 miles“After sitting for two days, I went out to start my 2015 Chevrolet Silverado to drive to town and it was dead - no power, lights, horn, ignition, nothing. The vehicle was absolutely stone cold dead. Having two decades in the car restoration business, I grabbed my battery charger and hooked it up and charged the battery for 4 hours. Attempting to start the Silverado again resulted in the same thing - stone cold dead. I swapped the batteries to no avail. The vehicle still wasn't powering up. I looked for blown fuses, loose connectors, all with negative results. …”
NHTSA complaint #10743675, filed 2015-07, 4,213 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10108627Jul 18, 2017This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
- 10108625Jul 18, 2017This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.
- 10113325Jan 12, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction…
- 10095901Feb 9, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a cold engine tick noise for 50 seconds at start up. Technician…
- 10095683Feb 2, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on vehicles that may have an intermittent high idle. If a technician has duplicated, or the…
- 10112272Jan 14, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
- 10059068Aug 1, 2015Chevrolet/gmc: on trucks/suvs after having an oil and filter change, the pressure for oil is low and ses light had diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0521 appear. Model 2014-15…
- 10059065Aug 1, 2015Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: information provided on some vehicles and suv, for replacement of crankshaft, for engine repair and oil tank and lines would be replaced on dry sump…
- 10057653Feb 1, 2015Chevrolet/gmc: on some vehicles, accessory drive idler pulley will be replaced due to noise in bearing and pulley may fail and alternator and water pump stop working.
- 10056836Dec 1, 2014Chevrolet: vehicle experience rough idle and vibration at idle in gear. Which may also be described as low idle.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 16 | 13% |
| 2015 | 15 | 20% |
| 2014 | 16 | 13% |
| 2013 | 7 | 11% |
| 2012 | 6 | 9% |
| 2011 | 7 | 9% |
| 2010 | 10 | 16% |
| 2009 | 6 | 8% |
| 2008 | 11 | 7% |
| 2007 | 12 | 7% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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