2015 Chevrolet Silverado Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 14%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,497miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, 14% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,497 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“October 31, 2014 on my home from work I heard a bang. The truck pulled very hard to the left taking me into the concrete barrier that divides the highway. Vehicle was in motion us highway 41/45 65 MPH. After the truck was investigated at the dealer to give an estimate on the damage it was discovered the left rear axel was broken. …”
NHTSA complaint #10820347, filed 2016-01, 2,200 miles“Takata recall I was traveling down the highway at approximately 75 MPH when I was accelerating over an overpass the vehicle began to vibrate with an associated humming noise and after about two seconds after theach vibration started a very loud and violent banging sound came from under the vehicle that was felt from the inside. I immediately steered to the highway shoulder, because I could see metal chunks tumbling from behind the vehicle from my rear view mirror. …”
NHTSA complaint #10808676, filed 2015-12, 3,200 miles“When I put the vehicle in reverse I heard a loud clunk and the stabilitrak warning came on and the indicator (cursor) that tells you what gear you are in disappeared. I turned the ignition off and opened the door to reset everything. I started the car again and everything was normal. Driving down the road at 40 MPH the stabilitrak warning came on again and the gear indicator disappeared. I pulled over and turned off the ignition and opened the door. Started the engine again and everything was normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621070, filed 2014-08, 3,600 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“I purchased a new 2015 chevy Silverado 2500hd duramax crew cab lt from auto nation of pembroke pines florida and at about a week or two of driving it I started to notice a bump/clunk from the rear of the truck just as I would come to a complete stop. It also does it just apon a strong acceleration. The vehicle had about 500 miles on it when I started to notice this. I brought the vehicle in for the first oil change at about 4k miles and told the service guy what was going on. He said they would test drive it. When I picked it up he said they could find anything wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10735961, filed 2015-07, 500 milesRelated recalls
- 14V819000Dec 24, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2015, GMC Sierra 2015
- 14V374000Jun 27, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet…Covers: Chevrolet Silverado 2014–2015, GMC Sierra 2014–2015, Chevrolet Tahoe 2015 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113353Jan 27, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Allison LCT1000 transmission valve body part number (24262535) tank is no longer on restriction through…
- 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…
- 10096024Feb 15, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the allison lct1000 valve body part number 24262535 has been placed on restriction through general motors…
- 10112305Jan 29, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the transmission control module to correct a firm garage shift, start up clunk, and DTC P16F3 condition
- 10112282Jan 21, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure on replacing the stator shaft support for vehicles with the condition of a delayed engagement after sitting with the engine off.
- 10112265Jan 8, 2016This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from dealers regarding the concern of a bang or loud noise with no forward or reverse ranges
- 10075716Nov 6, 2015Some customers may comment that the vehicle has reduced acceleration at low speed and/or transmission is slipping from a launch. Technicians may find DTC P0751 set or stored in…
- 10059097Aug 24, 2015General motors: parts for most vehicles, clutch, master cylinder assembly are, required and requested, to be returned and need to reorder replacement parts using same part numbers.
- 10059176Aug 1, 2015Gmc/chevrolet: due to interference with engine accessory drive belt from transmission control module (tcm) wire harness routing, the wire harness will be damaged and have poor…
- 10114597Jul 9, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of an engine power reduced message on the driver information center after performing the Canada…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33 | 26% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 11 | 14% |
| 2014 | 37 | 30% |
| 2013 | 11 | 17% |
| 2012 | 11 | 16% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 | 21 | 11% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 29 | 9% |
| 2004 | 49 | 8% |
| 2003 | 81 | 12% |
| 2002 | 70 | 10% |
| 2001 | 64 | 7% |
| 2000 | 103 | 8% |
| 1999 | 97 | 6% |
| 1998 | 14 | 5% |
| 1997 | 35 | 13% |
| 1996 | 22 | 12% |
| 1995 | 20 | 8% |
| 1994 | 7 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado
15 complaintsSteering
13 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 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