2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
52 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
34,461 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 34 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 52 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 15 | 28.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 10 | 19.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 9 | 17.3% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 11.5% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 9.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 5.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 |
| Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 4 |
Electrical System: 13; Fuel/Propulsion System: 11; Service Brakes: 10; Engine: 8; Power Train: 5; Unknown Or Other: 5; Visibility/Wiper: 5; Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 3
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 18 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 |
2015: 3; 2016: 10; 2017: 7; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 7; 2021: 3; 2022: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 5; 2025: 6; 2026: 3
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 10 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10747566 · 2015-08-10 (August 10, 2015)
A WARNING MESSAGE COMES ON THE DASH TELLING THE DRIVER THERE IS A ISSUE WITH THE TRAILER BRAKES, OR WIRING SYSTEM. THE TRAILER BRAKES BECOME INOPERABLE WHEN THIS COMES ON. WE HAVE CONTACTED GM WITH THE ISSUE, BOTH AT THE DEALER LEVEL AND AT THE CORPORATE LEVEL; AND THEY INSIST IT IS A PROBLEM WITH OUR TRAILERS. THE SAME TRAILERS ARE USED WITH OLDER CHEVROLET TRUCKS WITHOUT INCIDENT. WE HAVE ALSO BEEN INFORMED BY GM THAT THE 2015 SILVERADO 2500'S ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MORE SENSITIVE TRAILERING SYSTEM. WHEN THE CONNECTION BECOMES WET DURING INCLEME…
Owner-reported narrative. 105 miles reported. Look up ODI 10747566 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10747581 · 2015-08-10 (August 10, 2015)
A WARNING MESSAGE COMES ON THE DASH TELLING THE DRIVER THERE IS A ISSUE WITH THE TRAILER BRAKES, OR WIRING SYSTEM. THE TRAILER BRAKES BECOME INOPERABLE WHEN THIS COMES ON. WE HAVE CONTACTED GM WITH THE ISSUE, BOTH AT THE DEALER LEVEL AND AT THE CORPORATE LEVEL; AND THEY INSIST IT IS A PROBLEM WITH OUR TRAILERS. THE SAME TRAILERS ARE USED WITH OLDER CHEVROLET TRUCKS WITHOUT INCIDENT. WE HAVE ALSO BEEN INFORMED BY GM THAT THE 2015 SILVERADO 2500'S ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MORE SENSITIVE TRAILERING SYSTEM. WHEN THE CONNECTION BECOMES WET DURING INCLEME…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,422 miles reported. Look up ODI 10747581 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10860076 · 2016-04-18 (April 18, 2016)
BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE NEW FROM DEALER IN SEPT 2015 WITH THE DEALER INSTALLED FLATBED ALREADY ON IT, ON THEIR DEALERSHIP LOT. FUEL MILEAGE WAS POOR FROM THE FIRST, "ENGINE LIGHT ON" FROM THE FIRST; TRANSMISSION DRAGGING FROM THE FIRST DAY WE BOUGHT IT. SERVICE ADVISORS AND THE SALESMAN SAID DRIVE IT AND IT WILL CLEAR OUT. IT GOT WORSE. THE DEALERSHIP FINALLY SENT IT TO THE COMPANY WHO INSTALLED THE FLATBED FOR THEM, AND THEY SAID THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE FUEL PUMP WHICH THEY REPLACED. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT SMOOT…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10860076 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11353898 · 2020-09-09 (September 9, 2020)
CP4 FUEL PUMP FAILURE AND ENGINE FAILURE- STARTED TRUCK THAT MORNING, 5 MIN LATER IT SHUT OFF AND HASN'T STARTED AGAIN. HUB EXPLODED MAKING 4WHEEL DRIVE IMPOSSIBLE WHEN DRIVING DOWN HEY. AC BLENDER STOPPED WORKING AC VENTS BLOW HOT AIR ON RIGHT SIDE OF DASH WHILE IN MOTION.
Owner-reported narrative. 96,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11353898 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10854206 · 2016-04-07 (April 7, 2016)
I FIND THE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL ARE TO SMALL FOR A WORKING DRIVER. WHEN WEARING GLOVES IT IS VERY DIFFICULT USING THE SMALL PUSH BUTTONS. THE BUTTONS THAT WERE USED ON THE PREVIOUS MODELS WERE MORE USER FRIENDLY.
Owner-reported narrative. 15 miles reported. Look up ODI 10854206 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10995037 · 2017-06-14 (June 14, 2017)
MY CHEVY SILVERADO 3500 DURAMAX DIESEL TRUCK HAD AROUND 52,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER & WAS STATIONARY WHEN THE FUEL INJECTION CHECK BALL EXPLODED (ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP) & CAUSED THE ENGINE TO STOP & BECOME IMMOBILE. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP & REPAIRED @ AROUND $12,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. WARRANTY COVERED IT @ 100% & THE VEHICLE IS BACK RUNNING. I LIVE IN A FARMING/RANCHING PART OF THE USA WHERE MULTIPLE PEOPLE DRIVE DIESEL PICKUPS. I HAVE TALKED TO MULTIPLE PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR CHEVY DUR…
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10995037 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10966548 · 2017-03-17 (March 17, 2017)
P2636 TRANSFER PUMP INSUFFICIENT FLOW - VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING, UNABLE TO RESTART. TOWED INTO DEALERSHIP TO FIND TRANSFER PUMP WHICH TRANSFERS FUEL FROM REAR TO FRONT TANK HAD FAILED. VEHICLE HAS 37,880 MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENT. BELIEVE THIS TO BE RECURRING ISSUE, WHICH SHOULD BE ADDRESSED WITH MANUFACTURER.
Owner-reported narrative. 37,880 miles reported. Look up ODI 10966548 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10936790 · 2016-12-21 (December 21, 2016)
MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY ON A SLIGHT DOWNGRADE. I HAD JUST PARKED IT AND WAS UNLOCKING MY FRONT DOOR WHEN I TURNED AROUND AND WITNESSED IT ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWN THE DRIVEWAY TOWARDS THE STREET. I MANAGED TO RUN BACK AND GET IN A STOP IT WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOW AT LEAST 30 FEET FROM WHERE I HAD PARKED IT AND WOULD HAVE CONTINUED FARTHER HAD I NOT STOPPED IT. AFTER THIS I PARKED IT SEVERAL MORE TIMES IN THE SAME SPOT AND IT CONTINUED TO ROLL BACKWARDS WHILE IN PARK. I THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY DEALERSHIP A…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10936790 at NHTSA ↗