2015 GMC Sierra Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 GMC Sierra, 11% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,900 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Driving north on the garden state parkway in the center lane it felt like I had a back tire blowout but what happened was my rear axle broke causing my vehicle to be extremely hard to control. I was trying to steer the vehicle but could not control the truck, it felt like I had limited braking ability, smashing into guardrail it finally came to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10839187, filed 2016-03, 16,469 miles“Vehicle randomly and repeatedly shifts into neutral from drive, witout any input from driver, during normal driving conditions. Vehicle randomly and repeatedly loses accelerator pedal control and functionality during normal driving conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10766547, filed 2015-09, 20,865 miles“2015 Gmc Sierra. While the vehicle was parked, it began to coast backwards and collided into the side of a building without warning. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. After the crash, the gear shifter remained in park. The vehicle was not diagnosed, but was currently being repaired for damages sustained from the crash. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v374000 (power train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000. The consumer who wrote in, works at the car wash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10767492, filed 2015-09, 8,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Gmc Sierra. The contact stated that while descending down hill at night, the low beam head light provided poor visibility. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5. Updated 03/30/15 updated 06/23/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10690231, filed 2015-02, 5 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Gmc Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission vibrated causing a hesitation when the gears shifted. The contact mentioned that the failure was most severe while driving at speeds between 40-50 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who changed the gear ratio and adjusted the rear end. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 250.”
NHTSA complaint #10747035, filed 2015-08, 250 milesRelated recalls
- 14V819000Dec 24, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to…Covers: GMC Sierra 2015, Chevrolet Silverado 2015
- 14V374000Jun 27, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet…Covers: GMC Sierra 2014–2015, Chevrolet Silverado 2014–2015, Tahoe 2015 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113353Jan 27, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Allison LCT1000 transmission valve body part number (24262535) tank is no longer on restriction through…
- 10113325Jan 12, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction…
- 10096024Feb 15, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician the allison lct1000 valve body part number 24262535 has been placed on restriction through general motors…
- 10112305Jan 29, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the transmission control module to correct a firm garage shift, start up clunk, and DTC P16F3 condition
- 10112282Jan 21, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure on replacing the stator shaft support for vehicles with the condition of a delayed engagement after sitting with the engine off.
- 10112265Jan 8, 2016This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from dealers regarding the concern of a bang or loud noise with no forward or reverse ranges
- 10075716Nov 6, 2015Some customers may comment that the vehicle has reduced acceleration at low speed and/or transmission is slipping from a launch. Technicians may find DTC P0751 set or stored in…
- 10059097Aug 24, 2015General motors: parts for most vehicles, clutch, master cylinder assembly are, required and requested, to be returned and need to reorder replacement parts using same part numbers.
- 10059176Aug 1, 2015Gmc/chevrolet: due to interference with engine accessory drive belt from transmission control module (tcm) wire harness routing, the wire harness will be damaged and have poor…
- 10114597Jul 9, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of an engine power reduced message on the driver information center after performing the Canada…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 23 | 38% |
| 2015 | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 | 18 | 10% |
| 2003 | 29 | 14% |
| 2002 | 18 | 7% |
| 2001 | 14 | 5% |
| 2000 | 26 | 6% |
| 1999 | 37 | 6% |
| 1998 | 15 | 8% |
| 1997 | 28 | 12% |
| 1996 | 24 | 10% |
| 1995 | 12 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Sierra
30 complaintsSteering
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 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Sierra
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology