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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,634 miles

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical problems

electrical problem

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 5 of 8)

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problem #67

Mar 162020

Silverado 1500

  • 86,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Whenever I drive with multiple passengers, the media system will start clicking like if someone is scrolling through options but I'm not touching any buttons. Then at random times it will start changing the display of my dash and my media screen. There are also times the touch screen will just not respond. This is a constent thing that happens.

- Snead Ferry, NC, USA

problem #66

Mar 152020

Silverado 1500

  • 70,000 miles
I used my remote start, from the key fob, while I went inside the store. I came out of the store and had heavy smoke coming from the rear windows and defroster area. It smelled of a car fire. I immediately got into the truck and turned it off. I noticed the smoke dissipated and I started the truck to get home. The defroster was left off and I then started to drive out of the parking lot. Not even 30seconds later the window that had smoke coming from shattered. It is in my line of sight.

- Marion, IA, USA

problem #65

Feb 102020

Silverado 1500

  • 85,000 miles
Many occurrences of electrical failure - taken to dealership in 2017 and 2019 with no fix but one related power steering decal done. Loss of steering, lights, nav, stabilitrak, airbag warning often but not always noted when braking or using turn signals. Frustrating that there are thousands of complaints and potential youtube fix yet all dealer have no fix? certainly a major safety issue that should have been solved based on the number of complaints I've read.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #64

Jan 252020

Silverado 1500

  • 58,600 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was being operated on a paved road when the rear window defroster was turned on to clear snow on the outside. Several moments later I heard a hissing sound coming from the rear interior of the pickup cab and then looked into the rear view mirror, at which time I saw smoke emitting form the lower corner of the passenger side fixed window pane (this is 3 piece rear window where the middle pan opens via electrical switch). The hissing continued with the smoke that was coming from the lower corner of the window nearest to the central window panel. I immediately recognized the odor of an electrical fire (burning insulation) and then turned off the rear window defroster switch. The hissing sound and smoke ceased. A few seconds later 8 heard a loud 'pop' sound come from the back window and observed that the entire rear passenger side window had shattered, in place with the fracture line emanating outward from he area where the smoke was first observed.

- Hartland, WI, USA

problem #63

Jan 172020

Silverado 1500

  • 80,914 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, a smell of plastic burning started. Smoke emerged from the bus bar located at the bottom of the sliding rear window. The smoke stopped when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was driven to the dealer century Chevrolet, 6105 West 120th avenue, broomfield, co 80020, they determined that the rear window defroster failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,914.

- Broomfield, CO, USA

problem #62

Jan 172020

Silverado 1500

  • 50,000 miles
Upon turning the vehicle on there were no alerts like seat belt warnings, door open, hands free calling, onstar. Also when shutting vehicle off no alarm to indicate keys are in the ignition. Cannot hear if blinker is on. Nothing comes through the radio. This happens on an intermittent basis. Approximately every several months. Sometimes it will start the sheets if I shut the vehicle off then start it back up. Today it didn't do that. At this time my truck has approximately 80,000 miles. Also on occasion the service electric breaks have indicated an issue as well.

- Pinconning, MI, USA

problem #61

Jan 012020

Silverado 1500

  • 54,792 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While in motion, especially in slow turns, the vehicle completely shuts down. Power steering goes and battery completely drained. When problem is occurring dashboard lights are affected. Dashboard lights light up and go blank. Truck will not start unless jumpstarted. This has happened multiple times since summer of 2019. Contacted banks Chevrolet and concord New Hampshire and they said they are not aware of any known problems. Contacted banks Chevrolet in concord New Hampshire and they said they are not aware of any known problems, although recalls for this same issue are present in other 2015 Chevrolet Silverado.

- Bedford, NH, USA

problem #60

Dec 022019

Silverado 1500

  • 42,320 miles
I was driving, I put my rear defrost on and I started smelling burning I looked in my rearview mirror and see my real window smoking.

- Roslyn Heights, NY, USA

problem #59

Sep 012015

Silverado 1500

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. When the vehicle was started, the low battery warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the charging gauge suddenly dropped, indicating that the vehicle was recharging the battery while he was driving instead of staying centered they way it was designed. At times, the contact would have to jumpstart the vehicle due to the battery failure. The contact took the vehicle to dan vaden Chevrolet savannah (located at 9393 abercorn St, savannah ga 31406, 912-629-0200) where it was determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to kerry Chevrolet (located at 7500 alexandria pike, alexandria, ky 41001, 859-635-6400) where it was determined again that the battery needed to be replaced. The contact bought a different battery brand from auto zone and replaced the battery; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had a total of three batteries replaced in approximately four years. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

- Covington, KY, USA

problem #58

Jan 142019

Silverado 1500

  • 30,000 miles
Loss of power steering, all digital screens go black, computer shuts down, finally resulting in the vehicle completely shutting off. At this point nothing operates including 4 ways. After 2-3 minutes all resets and truck starts and operates again. Dealer and GM techs have gone through the truck for a week with out a solution. This has happened at least 10 times, with a few times being in a potentially dangerous position. All electrical, all grounds and obc are in good working order. There is no solution and this is not the only truck with this issue. GM has a major and potentially lethal problem and have not put out a recall as of yet. This would lead me to believe they have not figured out the issue or are waiting for fatalities before investigating.

- Menomonee Falls, WI, USA

problem #57

Jun 152019

Silverado 1500 6-cyl

  • 41,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at any speed, the power lock on the front passenger door did not lock automatically. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact called serra Chevrolet at 330-644-7500 (located at 3281 S arlington rd, akron, oh 44312) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

- Franklin, OH, USA

problem #56

Jun 012019

Silverado 1500

  • 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off while making a turn in either direction. The failure occurred on twelve separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to dave gill Chevrolet (4700 E. broad St, columbus, oh), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 32,000.

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #55

Jul 182019

Silverado 1500

  • 50,000 miles
Doors lock and unlock while driving and also after truck is turned off and key removed from ignition....problem has been occurring for some time now but is getting worse

- Mexia, TX, USA

problem #54

Jul 032019

Silverado 1500

  • 108,000 miles
At low speeds of 15mph or less, when brakes are applied, the vehicles brake assist stops working and the electric to the car flashes off. If speeds are low enough and you apply brakes while turning right at a light or stop sign, the vehicle will shutoff and steering wheel locks. This is a huge safety issue and poor design.

- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA

problem #53

Apr 222019

Silverado 1500

  • 175 miles
Headlights flickering when on. While in motion my stabilitrack light illuminates along with the seatbelt light. When using the turn signal the radio display goes out for about a second and turns back on. When braking the radio display goes off for a second. I get a low battery signal maybe 2 or 3 times a week, I drive my truck daily. It has 76K miles. I lose power steering after about 150 mile drive. Its been happening for about 3-4 months. 4/22/2019 was the worst. All of it happened yesterday on a 175 mile drive

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #52

Apr 022019

Silverado 1500

  • 51,000 miles
While driving slow and making a hard left turn everything flashes off 0N dash, then on, on dash, but engine shuts off causing steering and braking safety concerns, this has happened three times in last two week took it to dealership they couldn't

- Tulare, CA, USA

problem #51

Nov 212016

Silverado 1500

  • 60,000 miles
So many problems with it. Chevy went from offering to lemon law it out to sitting back waiting on an intel to finish killing me. They sabotaged truck or its a horrible problem. Air bags did not deploy at 45 mpg fron tend collission. I could have died. They dont care. 1 year later, no one came to look at it. They delay me day ater day

- Live Oak, CA, USA

problem #50

Feb 272019

Silverado 1500

  • 45,000 miles
I have a 2015 Chevy 1500. It is my daily driver, (in Alabama) so when my ac stopped working I figured it needed recharged as I do use it quite often. Recharged it and it worked for 2 days. Then out again. So I recharged it and used the dye to see where the leak was located. Can not see where a leak is anywhere. My truck is just out of warranty. There are 1000's of complaints, why is nothing done? I understand that ac is not a necessity to some but with a 7 yo that has asthma, living in Alabama it becomes a necessity. Oh, fyi when your air not working neither does your defog. When driving home at night its so bad you cant see out of the window. I have almost wrecked 4 times bc of it. I did hit a dog bc I couldnt see it..... and to think all the 1000's of people having the exact same problem bc of a flawed design. You may want to take note before paying a lawsuit bc someone lost their life bc of something simple and known.

- Woodstock, AL, USA

problem #49

Feb 162019

Silverado 1500

  • 45,890 miles
I was driving my 2015 Silverado 1500 when my daughter in the backseat noticed that's something smell like it was burning, she told me and within 10 seconds I could smell the same thing and it smelled like electrical was burning. I could see smoke coming from behind her headrest so I pulled off the road immediately and got her out of the back seat and could see it was coming from either the slide window or the defroster so I jumped in the front seat and seen the rear defroster was on and shut that off and almost immediately following me shutting that off it sounded like a gunshot went off in my back seat and the rear driver side window exploded the only thing holding it together was the factory window tint. There is all kind of glass shards in the backseat from when it shattered. I had to have my wife pick up my daughter because she is too young to sit in the front seat. So I have to put tape over the window to hold it together until the dealership contacts me back.

- New Haven, MI, USA

problem #48

Feb 092019

Silverado 1500

  • 24,000 miles
Takada recall. While traveling approx 70 mph appling brakes or turn signal information screen momentarily flashes blank, enine hesitates and seat belt warning sounds

- Tilton, IL, USA

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