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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 9
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,306 miles

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical problems

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 8)

problem #152

Sep 102024

Silverado 1500

  • 103,267 miles

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

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after his wife had activated the remote starter, the rear defroster began emitting a burning sizzling sound, overheated, and short circuited, causing the rear windshield to crack. The contact became aware of Manufacturer Communication Number: N192265660, NHTSA ID Number: 10171416 (Power Train, Electrical System). The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the TSB or recall. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the Manufacturer Communication Number. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 103,267.

- West Chester Township, OH, USA

problem #151

Aug 152024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving I loose my power steering, most of my electrical systems shut down including the radio, driver information center, AC and the stability control system. I get a quick dash warning light that says stability rack and it goes off. Issue mostly occurs while making turns making it hard to steer the vehicle

- Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA

problem #150

Jul 182024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Mi camión está marcando un problema de servicio del sistema de freno de remolque y amanece con la batería baja y cuando voy conduciendo la mayoría de tiempo se pone muy duro el pedal del freno y hace un ruido muy raro cuando freno y también cuando acelero truena cómo si trajera un Fierro suelto en el motor

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #149

Feb 152024

Silverado 1500

  • 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. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was parked with the door ajar, there was no warning chime alerting the driver that the door was opened. The contact also stated that when both turn signals were activated, there was no audio warning. On other occasions, while driving at various speeds with the turn signals activated, there was no audio warning. Additionally, on several occasions, while driving at various speeds, the seat belts were not engaged and there was no warning chime alerting the driver of the issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V301000 (Electrical System, Seat Belts). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

- Gulfport, FL, USA

problem #148

Jan 272024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Used the remote start feature to warm up my truck (automatically turns on rear defrost). Upon entering the vehicle I could smell smoke. While driving I turned around and noticed smoke pouring from rear window. I turned off the rear defrost and the window exploded! I contacted the dealer and they claimed the recall had already been completed and they could not assist me.

- Saint Ignatius, MT, USA

problem #147

Jan 112024

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Rear window started smoking while rear defrost was turned on the rubber seal started melting smoke started coming between cabe and truck bed window scattered after I got out and closed the door

- St Louis, MO, USA

problem #146

Dec 042023

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

The vehicle lost power steering and being an electronic system, there is nowhere to add fluid to the system. There was a recall for this issue from 2018 to 2019 and the repair service was performed on this vehicle. I now have to pay for the repairs that were once covered under a recall for a known issue.

- Windsor, VT, USA

problem #145

Nov 102023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Electric power steering, loses power, on board computer lost memory, clock went 0, active fuel management mileage recorder to 0, M/L smog number to no ready

- Pittsburgh , PA, USA

problem #144

Nov 022023

Silverado 1500

  • 116,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while stopped at a STOP sign and attempting to drive off, the doors locked, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to shift into neutral and move out of the way of traffic. The contact then restarted the vehicle and drove to his destination. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact stated that a representative inspected the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

- Florence, KY, USA

problem #143

Oct 252023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While going through an S curve the dash lights went dark and engine quit while pulling a trailer. Had no power steering or brakes. Put it in neutral and was able to get engine started again before hitting a car coming from the other direction. On initial start up, there was a message "action required, open then close driver window". All dash settings for radio, information and media had to be reset. This is dangerous, vehicle shutting down randomly, as it could cause accident and injury or even death.

- Seymour, IN, USA

problem #142

Oct 202022

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

#1- I had my truck in a few years ago for a brake issues that they said was a computer reprogramming issue and vacuum pump. They repaired and the issue slowly came back. Now it feels as if there is little to no assist with braking and stopping distance is growing. I feel like my family is at risk if there were ever to be a time I need to brake hard or fast. Theire are no warning lamps but obvious excessive braking effort and can feel the brake rotors through the pedal. #2- Intermittently, at low speeds, pulling into parking lots and parking spaces while turning the steering wheel, electrical power cuts out, steering wheel jerks out of hand, and a dash light comes on saying "service stabilitrack". This is a huge safety issue that could certainly cause an accident. I have Googled this very common issue with my year Chevy Silverado and personally checked the grounds on the left and right under the front dash panel by each speaker and found them to be clean and tight. This leads me to believe it is something else and electrical and a huge safety problem. Only issue is that it is very random and hard to replicate. Seems to happen on hot days when I've been driving a lot. I just got off the phone with the local dealership and they are saying there are no other recalls aside from the current one for air bag issues which I just scheduled. But these other issues I feel are definitely safety manufacturer defects/issues especially being that it has been in for the brake issue once already and the steering/electrical issue is such a common thing when searching the internet.

- Florence, AZ, USA

problem #141

Sep 192023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Power steering randomly stops working, sometimes warning lights come on when this happens. There is a recall affecting 2015 chevy vehicles that is related to a defect in the power steering system that causes similar issues, but my VIN is not part of the recall. How can I get the manufacturer to fix this?

- Natick, MA, USA

problem #140

Sep 112023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
At low speed power steering will cut off and kick in opposite direction, radio will blank out followed by service stabilitrak warning has happened multiple times in last few wks since first of Sept 2023

- Lufkin, TX, USA

problem #139

Aug 172023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I have been having problems with my vehicle cutting off and I would jump start. It often gave be a theft code on the dash. Until one day it stops starting all together. Now to find out there is a recall on the electrical system I was told by my mechanic please contact me so I can get this resolved will be with out of transportation, paying insurance and a car note thank you.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #138

Aug 202023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Truck shuts down, power steering quits working and forces vehicle wheel back other direction, stablitrack light comes on, ac shuts down, truck loses power, sometimes completely shuts down while turning.

- Yukon, OK, USA

problem #137

Jul 192023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
[XXX]. My 2015 silverado with the 5.3 randomly just shuts off. When slowing down and at 10 to 20 mph, the Instrument panel goes dark, the engine shuts off, no power steering or brakes and almost crashed into someone. I turn the key it starts back up, but have to reset time and date and lose radio channels. Once a message about stabilitrac flashed after starting back up. Truck can be for Inspection. This problem happened 4 times in one morning it is being looked at now on [XXX]. There hasn't been any warnings. It just shuts down. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Seymour, IN, USA

problem #136

Jul 162023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving on the highway, I came to stop in traffic. Power shut off in truck. I had AC on and radio on and everything turned off.Dashboard went blank as well. Power restored and service stabiltrack notification came on. This happened multiple times while on road. Got off as soon as possible and took to dealership. Dealership has yet to get back to us. I believe this is related to the two recalls that I had completed. At no point should I lose power in the vehicle and not be able to control the car. This could have been a tragedy if driving at full speed and for vehicle to shut down.

- Union City, CA, USA

problem #135

Jul 102023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
-??Service trailer brake system-?? this message randomly appears with no trailer connected at all, i recently bought a brand new trailer and im scared to tow it since there is no current fix for this error message on the display, it comes on randomly and will not stop popping up and dinging it is a huge distraction as it repeatedly does it over and over, also when it does this you lose trailer brakes which is very unsafe especially in the mountains. This has been a known issue for years that is why i don-??t understand why there is only a fix for the 22-23 models. Gm needs to address this issue as there are tons and tons of complaints, it is never safe to lose trailer brakes especially with all that weight you could burn up the truck brakes and cause an accident or if the trailer starts swaying you can not correct it with the breaks

- Brook Park, OH, USA

problem #134

Jun 092023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The component or system is the Electronic Power Steering System and my vehicle is available for inspection at any time needed. Although this started last week and is happening randomly it has happened three times all in the last week. While making a turn I lose all power steering, in fact all power and have to try to maneuver the truck safely. This is the same issue that GM issued a recall for GM recall 18289. NHTSA Campaign # 18V586. This problem is very dangerous and I almost collided head on due to this problem when leaving work and in a turning zone. The first time it happened my mom said it jerked the steering wheel. lost all power and she had to manhandle it to keep from hitting a child that was walking across the parking lot at a Dollar General store. I need to see about getting my truck fixed for this recall before someone is killed. My VIN may not be listed on the recall but the exact same thing is happening and I sure would hate to see someone killed before this is fixed. Mighty strange that my VIN is not listed but same exact thing is happening with the electronic power steering (EPS). I am asking for your help in guiding me to getting this fixed. Two other known issues with this vehicle have also happened. One was valve collapsed and I was able to get that fixed under warranty cause I only had the truck for a short time. I've spoken with dealership and they say vehicle charge to look at the vehicle would be $159.95 and that will be applied to repair cost but mechanics would have to determine if my issue is considered under the recall. I can almost surely guess what that answer will be. Please assist me in the direction I need to go to get this fixed.

- Pearl River, LA, USA

problem #133

Jun 072023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
When turning on defroster heard a buzzing/hissing/sizzling sounds. Rear defroster wires extremely hot and burning smell coming from wires. GM knows about this problem but only issued a recall in Canada and I am in

- Sandwich, MA, USA

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