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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,394 miles

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 6)

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problem #96

Apr 182018

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

Hesitation when trying to pass and loss of power clicking noise from engine. Black smoke while driving on the highway.

- Ft Morgan, CO, USA

problem #95

Aug 222022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Driving 25mph for 3 miles leaving my house speed limit increased to 55 and as i stepped on gas to speed up truck shuttered, shook, and ck engine light came on. #6 cylinder has no compression, found info about common chevy problem 122000 miles.

- Jupiter, FL, USA

problem #94

Sep 122022

Silverado 1500 8-cyl

  • miles
The truck started making a loud ticking noise.The truck then started stalling when pulling out into the road from a standstill.Then the check engine light came on.Took it to the dealership. Was told it is the common lifter problem.That GM has known about for years. But refuse to address. Please let GM know about this problem.Thanks. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Belton , SC, USA

problem #93

Jun 062022

Silverado 1500

  • 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 while stopped, the vehicle would not accelerate with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated after several attempts the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall and the repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #92

May 302022

Silverado 1500

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, there was a loud ticking sound coming from the engine while driving into the driveway. Shortly afterwards the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle as a failure with the compressor lifter. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

- Preston, MN, USA

problem #91

Jun 172022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
2015 Chevy Silverado, 62,300 miles. While driving at highway speeds. The air condition compessor locked up. Causing the engine to die and causing the loss of power steering and power brakes. I was unable to brake in a timely manner and had to swerve to avoid stopped traffic. It seems there are thousands complaining of the same issue online. There was no warning. I have contacted the dealer and they say there is no recall.

- Mabelvale, Ar, AR, USA

problem #90

May 132022

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

I am having issues with my transmission. When I first turn on the truck in the morning, put it in gear, and lightly accelerate the truck accelerates way too fast then cuts out the power. It is enough to throw me forward or back in my seat and it honestly is frightening. I am also having problems with the vehicle shifting incorrectly causing me to have no power or a sudden surge of power. This is usually when i have slowed down and them am trying to accelerate again. Also, When I am slowing down to stoplights, the vehicle will occasionally shift down to too low of a gear and act like i am slamming on the brakes. I have had several close calls with this truck due to this issue. Gm knows about the issue and has refused to recall the vehicles that are having these problems. They are recommending changing out the fluid multiple times at the owners costs. This has resulted in several class action lawsuits. They also have gone to the lengths of changing warranty coverage to no longer include abnormal shifting. This is not safe. This is causing accidents and they are actively covering it up. Please help the hundreds of thousands of people that are having issues. We need your help, I need your help and gm is no longer standing behind their vehicles.

- Stillwater, OK, USA

problem #89

Apr 282022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
steering and braking stops working during low speed. AC stops working and several components flash a warning message Trailer hitch and stabilizer and engine light appears sporadically. It shows that I do not have recalls but I believe the repairs in the past were not done correctly. old software or a electrical short from an faulty part!!!!!

- Chandler , AZ, USA

problem #88

Apr 272022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Currently, the AC is no functioning properly. Mechanic states that the hose leading to the compressor that's mounted towards the radiator is cracked and he can see oil from the AC system that has leaked out over time. Parts are being ordered to replace and repair so that the AC system will work properly. Improper AC function is not acceptable during the spring/summer months, and AC is needed to be able to cool the vehicle down There were no warning lamps or messages. We determined the system was low on coolant because it was not cooling properly.

- Salisbury, NC, USA

problem #87

Jun 012019

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Air conditioning compressor busted and spilled oil and metal shards all over road. Condenser coil sprung a leak in 2019. Heavy vibrations in cabin when driving interstate speeds. Oil cooler lines leaking causing oil leaks and now I am noticing a leak on the radiator! Leak on the inner drivers side axle seal.

- Gillsville, GA, USA

problem #86

Jan 252022

Silverado 1500

  • miles

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

While driving, the engine suddenly stalled forcing me to take evasive action to exit the roadway. After having the vehicle towed to the dealership, I was informed the CP4 fuel pump had failed. The cost of the repairs totaled $13,296.39, plus towing. The repairs took seven weeks to complete.

- Rohnert Park, CA, USA

problem #85

Sep 222021

Silverado 1500

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost electrical power inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to an independently certified GMC service center where it was diagnosed but no issues were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

- Dothan, AL, USA

problem #84

Feb 072022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Lifter collapsed on highway.

- Westerly, RI, USA

problem #83

Jan 242022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
2015 Silverado with 86,000 miles maintenence regularly. Motor has seized. No issues in past vehicle just stopped going over 30 mph. Dealer quoted 9,500 for repair.

- Peoria, IL, USA

problem #82

Jan 162022

Silverado 1500

  • 96,400 miles
The contact's husband owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start as needed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,400. The VIN was unavailable.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #81

Oct 142021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While slowing down to make a right turn the engine stalled and the electrical power was lost rendering the power steering inoperable. The loss of power steering created a dangerous situation where I almost hit a tree. Also there has been several occasions while driving on the freeway the electrical power stalled. Thankfully it was only for less than two seconds, but I can't imagine what would have happened on a busy freeway had it not been only a temporary loss of power. I read online that these problems are not uncommon. I have taken the truck to a Chevy dealer where they replaced battery cables they said had some resistance in them. It's been a month since the repair ($1300 later) was made and have not experienced any problem since. After experiencing these "power failers", there would be a message on the dash that would state "OPEN THEN CLOSE DRIVER WINDOW'

- Franklin, WI, USA

problem #80

Dec 242021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Lifters collapsed Got it inspected by a dealer Check engine light came on for a misfire

- Bellwood, IL, USA

problem #79

Dec 282021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
GM active fuel management has caused multiple collapsed lifters, bent pushrods and camshaft damage on 2 separate occasions costing thousands of dollars in repairs shortly after the factory warranty ended. 2015 Chevrolet Silverado with ecotec 5.3 liter engine.

- Gorham, ME, USA

problem #78

Sep 152021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The radiator is leaking and the transmission is making a clunking noise when shifted to reverse. The pickup has 48000 miles on it.

- Billings , MT, USA

problem #77

Nov 132021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
radiator leaking for unknown reason. No damage to front end or from under truck. I have been smelling anti freeze for about the past year but could not see any signs of any leaks until now. Still no sign of a leak on the ground but can see it on the bottom of the radiator support.

- Brewerton, NY, USA

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