2015 GMC Sierra 2500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500, 7% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the defroster was activated, and there was smoke inside the vehicle before the rear glass shattered. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11722449, filed 2026-03, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH with the rear defroster activated, there was smoke coming from the window before the window cracked. The contact had taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who determined that the rear defroster needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there was no recall or warranty coverage for the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11493456, filed 2022-11, 131,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Gmc SIERRA 2500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the defroster system failed to defrost the windshield. In addition, the windshield wipers caused ice build up. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,600.”
NHTSA complaint #10682818, filed 2015-02, 1,600 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Gmc SIERRA 2500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to function. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiper fuse failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the fuse was replaced, but it failed multiple times. The vehicle was not repaired and was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11182653, filed 2019-02, 138,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 7% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500
26 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsBrakes
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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