2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Common Problems
Ranked from 453 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
21 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
207complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake vacuum pump fails, causing the brake pedal to become extremely hard and ineffective, especially at low speeds.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V578000, 19V645000, 19V761000, 16V069000
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Brake Pedal Becomes Hard at Low Speeds
185complaintsSafety riskBrakesThe brake pedal becomes extremely hard to depress at low speeds, making it difficult to stop the vehicle.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V578000, 19V645000, 19V761000, 16V069000
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Brake System Malfunction
16complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brake system malfunctions at low speeds, causing the brake pedal to pulse or fail to engage properly.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V578000, 19V645000, 19V761000, 16V069000
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Electrical System Glitches
10complaintsMedium severityElectricalRandom glitches in the electrical system cause various warning lights to appear and disrupt normal operation.
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Brake System Issues
9complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brake system becomes difficult to operate, especially at low speeds, leading to reduced stopping power.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V578000, 19V645000, 19V761000, 16V069000
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Air Bag Recall Issues
8complaintsHigh severityElectricalRecall issues with air bags, where parts are unavailable and the manufacturer has exceeded a reasonable time frame for repair.
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Power Steering Failure
8complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering intermittently fails, making it hard to turn the wheel.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V586000
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Transmission Issues
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shudders, hits hard, and fails to engage properly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
6complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle or low speed without warning, requiring immediate restart.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Electrical System Failure
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system fails intermittently, causing the entire vehicle to lose power and electrical indicators.
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Check Engine Light Issues
4complaintsMedium severityOtherMultiple reports of the check engine light illuminating for various reasons, indicating underlying mechanical issues.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Electrical System Issues
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle experiences random power steering and electrical system failures, including loss of power steering and dashboard malfunctions.
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Fuel System Leaks
4complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThere are reports of fuel leaks from the fuel tank, potentially leading to fire hazards.
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Electrical System Fires
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalElectrical system failures result in fires and shattering of windows, posing a significant safety risk.
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Electrical System Random Shutdowns
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe electrical system randomly shuts down, causing loss of power steering, power brakes, and engine operation.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Engine Stall and Loss of Power
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls and loses power unexpectedly, posing a safety risk during operation.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Power Steering Failure at Low Speeds Due to Electrical Issues
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringPower steering fails at low speeds due to electrical system failures.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V586000
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Rear Window Defrosting Fire
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalRear window defroster causes electrical fires, posing a significant safety risk.
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Service brake issues leading to hard or ineffective braking
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesAt low speeds, the brake pedal feels spongy, hard, or requires excessive force to stop the vehicle.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 18V578000, 19V645000, 19V761000, 16V069000
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Steering Assist Failure
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe electric power steering assist intermittently fails, causing the steering wheel to become hard and the vehicle to lose control.
Related recall: 18V586000
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Steering Wheel Jerking
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel jerks to one side, indicating a power steering system malfunction.
Related recall: 18V586000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.