2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 720 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,893miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500, 2% of the 720 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,893 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.
“When accelerating at a very slow speed the engine seems to misfire or sputter and then the engine increases RPM and the truck accelerates as expected. Overall the engine lacks power and there is loud clicking sound that originates from the engine compartment area. I spoke with service manager at Gmc and I was told that clicking sound was normal and Gmc was working on the acceleration problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11033459, filed 2017-10, 10,000 miles“When driving about 40 to 50 MPH the truck shakes like it has a bad cv joint on your driveshaft and when I bought the truck I took it in for this problem and the dealer said it's normal due to engine shutdown of cylinders. So I lived with it when my warranty ran out I got a check engine light due to same problem but now the dealer said I need new fuel injectors all of them are bad per dealer and to replace was 1500 dollars. I feel this was original issue and want to see if other customers are getting same bad issues”
NHTSA complaint #11288279, filed 2019-12, 50,000 miles“Within 46 hours of purchasing this brand new truck had 19 miles at purchase) it broke down on me and my kids. We had stopped at a stop light, pulled away and made a left hand turn once the light turned green. We all heard a weird noise come from the rear end of the truck. The traction light came on, the check engine light came on and the truck started running very rough with no acceleration power. I was able to pull into a parking lot. The traction light went off but the check engine light remained on. I turned the truck of and on again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10749257, filed 2015-08, 235 miles“Driving my new 2015 Gmc $52,000 Gmc sierra, I noticed a distinct slipping/hesitation/general roughness when accelerating from a dead stop. The truck seemed to either have a transmission or engine problem. Took it back to dealership for them to check, and they indicated that this was normal and it was just the cylinder deactivation feature performing as designed. I explained to them that cylinder deactivation only typically happens at highway speeds and especially not from a stand still. They stuck by their story and again stated this was normal. My son came to see me and drove my new truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10763365, filed 2015-09, 750 miles“When accelerating on an incline or hill or trying to pass traffic on the interstate the truck hesitates or stutters. This seems to happen when applying light acceleration. It almost feels like the transmission is having difficulty finding the correct gear. This is apparent to both driver and passengers. This has occurred since the truck was new and seems to be getting worse. The truck currently has 13,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10876605, filed 2016-06, 30 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…
- 11006377Jul 23, 2024This informational bulletin explains the difference in AFM and DFM engines and what is and is not activated during this occurrence.
- 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…
- 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…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 7% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 22 | 6% |
| 2023 | 38 | 8% |
| 2022 | 32 | 5% |
| 2021 | 42 | 7% |
| 2020 | 27 | 6% |
| 2019 | 27 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% |
| 2017 | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 | 15 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 12 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 11 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 17 | 12% |
| 2000 | 14 | 8% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 | 1 | 20% |
| 1994 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500
229 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
99 complaintsElectrical system
96 complaintsExterior lighting
93 complaintsEngine
84 complaintsSteering
81 complaintsOther or unknown
67 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500
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.
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