2015 GMC SIERRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

67

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes 2 Fires

6

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

35

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2015 GMC SIERRA

The 2015 GMC SIERRA has received a total of 67 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 35 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (29 complaints), Power Train (6 complaints), and Steering (6 complaints).

Recalls for the 2015 GMC SIERRA

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2015 GMC SIERRA, potentially affecting up to 845,583 vehicles.

Recall 15V640000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

| 3,073 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or...

Consequence: If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this...

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Recall 14V819000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

| 152 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to November 25, 2014. Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.

Consequence: If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. The recall began on December 17,2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's...

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Recall 14V719000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

| 679 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.

Consequence: An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this...

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Recall 14V446000 — SEATS

| 124,007 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load...

Consequence: A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300...

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Recall 14V374000 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

| 392,459 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.

Consequence: If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's...

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Recall 14V007000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

| 325,213 vehicles affected

Defect: General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.

Consequence: The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is...

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Owner Complaints for the 2015 GMC SIERRA

67 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 GMC SIERRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11657768 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | | 178,137 miles
The contact owns 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated for approximately a month. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed the high-pressure fuel pump was leaking fuel into the crank case, and the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred approximately 1 year and 5 months later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, there was a loud sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors on one side of the engine were not working properly, and that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,137.
#11578502 | STEERING | | 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 90,000.
#11565112 | ENGINE | | 170,000 miles
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. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
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. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
#11536858 | STEERING | | 131,890 miles
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the message "Power Steering Assist" was displayed, and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V719000 (Steering). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 131,890.

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Safety Rating for the 2015 GMC SIERRA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 GMC SIERRA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 GMC SIERRA

General Motors, LLC has issued 35 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 GMC SIERRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIP5224D — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Allison LCT1000 transmission valve body part number (24262535) tank is no longer on restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer can now order part through the normal Customer Care and Aftersales parts process.

PIT5509A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake System" message on the Driver Information Center when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. Diagnostic Trouble Code C1114 set in the Chassis...

PIT5418A — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician for vehicles with a black bar while on the Bluetooth audio streaming screen or USB Media Source. This concern is a normal operating characteristic of the vehicle and no repairs should be made.

PIT5540 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a low voltage reading on the volt gauge during the first several minutes after a cold start. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.

PIP5224C — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE ALLISON LCT1000 VALVE BODY PART NUMBER 24262535 HAS BEEN PLACED ON RESTRICTION THROUGH GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT QUALITY CENTER. DEALER WILL NEED TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT QUALITY CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

16-NA-035 — SEATS

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the driver or passenger seat retractor side belt for vehicles with the condition of oversized and or stripped seat belt retractor bolts

PI0951A — STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace a body plug to correct a body plugs vivible on vehicles equipped with 6 inch oval accessory chrome assist steps condition

16-NA-014 — POWER TRAIN

This 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.

PIT-5449 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

GMC/CHEVROLET: ON SOME TRUCKS, MESSAGE APPEARS IN DIC REGARDING SYMPTOM OF AN INTERMITTENT SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) ARE SET IN CHASSIS CONTROL MODULE. MODEL 2014 SILVERADO 1500, SIERRA 1500, 2015 SIERRA, SILVERADO. *PE

PI-1522 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

GMC/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 TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY SHIFTING AND MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON. *PE

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 GMC SIERRA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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