2015 GMC Sierra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 170,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2015 GMC Sierra, 2% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 170,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, there was a loud pop in the engine compartment. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where condensation was observed in the middle of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion, while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11565112, filed 2024-01, 170,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V007000Jan 13, 2014General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade…Covers: GMC Sierra 2015, Chevrolet Silverado 2014–2015, GMC Sierra 1500 2014 +2 more
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- 10113792Aug 4, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
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- 10113703Jun 23, 2015This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)…
- 10113658May 22, 2015This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.
- 10113657May 21, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.
- 10113738Mar 6, 2015This informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips for preventing oil leaks after changing oil and filter.
- 10057653Feb 1, 2015Chevrolet/gmc: on some vehicles, accessory drive idler pulley will be replaced due to noise in bearing and pulley may fail and alternator and water pump stop working.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 9% |
| 2001 | 22 | 8% |
| 2000 | 21 | 5% |
| 1999 | 17 | 3% |
| 1998 | 11 | 6% |
| 1997 | 15 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Sierra
30 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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