2015 GMC Sierra 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 29%of 90 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500, 29% of the 90 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 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.
“The headlights on the Gmc 2500 hd are not bright enough. The lights are not able light roads without street lights, makes it very dangerous. Fuel filter has been replaced twice and my truck only has 12,000 miles on it. When I asked with the life of a fuel filter should be I was told by the Gmc dealership at least 15,000 miles. It is possible there is a malfunction within the senor for the fuel filter.”
NHTSA complaint #10822872, filed 2016-01, 1,000 miles“I have the tow mirrors and they have LED lights in the mirrors for blinkers and they are extremely bright! When you use your turn signal at night they are so bright that they make it so you can not see on coming traffic very well from the sides of the pickup while at a intersection or when you are trying to change lanes. In my opinion this is extremely dangerous. The blinker leds should not shine directly into the drivers eyes.”
NHTSA complaint #10703715, filed 2015-04, 40 miles“The projector headlights that are installed in this vehicle from the factory do not provide adequate visibility at night. I am unable to see more that 15 feet in front of this vehicle from a safety perspective. I have returned the vehicle to the dealer multiple times for repair. They changed the bulbs but stated they are working within design specifications and said that GM had used a new type of lighting system in 2015 but realized it is was not adequate and redesigned in later model year. …”
NHTSA complaint #11164116, filed 2018-12, 16,000 miles“The headlights are so dim the truck is dangerous to drive at night. I drove in a snow storm last night and I couldn't see ahead of me. I was driving on a highway at 45mph.”
NHTSA complaint #11053790, filed 2017-12, 75,000 miles“While driving at night on rural highways, towing my fifth wheel trailer, in az, ca and or with no other light sources nearby the headlights were dimmer than those I am used to making wild animals and people along the road difficult to see. The instances when I noticed this were all in september 2015 . This morning my dealer, robideaux motors in coeur d'alene, id, checked out the problem and told me that the lights appeared the same as other similar models and they could not duplicate the issue (repair order #193940). …”
NHTSA complaint #10785655, filed 2015-10, 4,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 9 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 11% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 26 | 29% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Sierra 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.
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