2015 GMC Sierra 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,832miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,832 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“I see there was a recall from GM #17399 for the 2015 dual fuel tank sending unit problem. This is only for the 6.0 l gas engine. I have the duramax 6.6l engine in mine. I had the same problem with mine. The sending unit did not turn off the transfer pump and overfilled the front tank causing fuel to pour out all over the road. I caught it before the drive line caused any damage. I had it towed to the dealer and while we moved it to pull it up on the tow truck it was pushing fuel out of the filler neck of the front tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #11414587, filed 2021-04, 90,665 miles“I was traveling on a busy roadway at 40 MPH when fuel filter warning light came on suddenly and vehicle lost all power - including the loss of power steering and power braking. Thankfully I had not yet entered the highway and was able to slow vehicle down but with great difficulty and not injure anyone around and that day was not towing a load. Vehicle would not restart. I had it towed to nearest dealership who then informed me that the bosch cp4 fuel pump had exploded sending metal shrapnel throughout the entire engines fuel system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11209541, filed 2019-05, 103,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V664000Oct 19, 2017General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. The low fuel level…Covers: GMC Sierra 3500 2011–2015, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2011–2015
Related 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…
- 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…
- 10249971Jan 10, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 5 | 10% |
| 2023 | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 | 6 | 12% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 7% |
| 2016 | 3 | 16% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 2 | 14% |
| 2012 | 3 | 33% |
| 2011 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 17% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
| 2002 | 6 | 30% |
| 2001 | 8 | 22% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500
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