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2015 GMC Sierra 2500
Common Problems

Ranked from 68 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
6
Medium
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Low

11 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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  1. 1

    Dim Headlights

    29complaints
    High severityOther

    Headlights provide insufficient illumination, especially at night and in poor weather conditions.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Poor Visibility

    20complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Headlights do not provide adequate visibility, leading to difficulty seeing the road and potential accidents.

  3. 3

    airbag recall non-compliance

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The airbags may not be installed correctly or the recall repair may not be completed in a timely manner, posing a safety risk.

  4. 4

    door lock actuator failure

    5complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The door lock actuators can fail, preventing proper locking and unlocking of doors, though typically not a safety issue.

    $200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    fuel pump failure

    5complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The Bosch CP4 fuel pump can fail, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall, potentially leading to accidents.

    $500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    power steering assist malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The power steering assist can fail, making it difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at higher speeds.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    rear defroster thermal event

    5complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The rear defroster can overheat and cause smoke or fire, leading to window shattering.

  8. 8

    Steering wheel and truck shaking/vibrating

    5complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    Steering wheel and truck experience shaking or vibrating at various speeds, affecting driving stability.

  9. 9

    Headlights not properly adjusted

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Headlights are improperly adjusted, causing inadequate coverage and brightness, especially on low beams.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    transmission failure

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission can suddenly fail, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall, often without warning.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Transmission shifting into neutral without driver input

    2complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission randomly shifts into neutral during normal driving conditions, risking loss of control.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2024 GMC Sierra 2500All NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

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.