2015 Gmc Sierra 1500: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 914 complaints
914
Total Complaints
46,000mi
Median Mileage
Service Brakes
Top Issue
29
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
20,000
25th Percentile
46,000
Median Mileage
69,175
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Service Brakes
217
Power Train
93
Exterior Lighting
89
Electrical System
87
Engine
82
Steering
79
Unknown Or Other
66
Air Bags
35
Body
26
Visibility/Wiper
18
Severity Assessment
29
Crashes
15
Fires
13
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"DURING NIGHT OPERATION WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ADJUSTED TO PROPER BRIGHTNESS THE CENTER CONSOLE LIGHTS AND MOST NOTABLY, THE INTELLILINK SCREEN ARE DANGEROUSLY BRIGHT. THE INTELLILINK SCREEN DOES NOT HAVE AN INDEPENDENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL FROM THE DIMMER. WHEN SET TO OFF IN AN ATTEMPT TO MITIGAT..."
"DURING NIGHT OPERATION WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ADJUSTED TO PROPER BRIGHTNESS THE CENTER CONSOLE LIGHTS AND MOST NOTABLY, THE INTELLILINK SCREEN ARE DANGEROUSLY BRIGHT. THE INTELLILINK SCREEN DOES NOT HAVE AN INDEPENDENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL FROM THE DIMMER. WHEN SET TO OFF IN AN ATTEMPT TO MITIGAT..."
"DURING NIGHT OPERATION WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ADJUSTED TO PROPER BRIGHTNESS THE CENTER CONSOLE LIGHTS AND MOST NOTABLY, THE INTELLILINK SCREEN ARE DANGEROUSLY BRIGHT. THE INTELLILINK SCREEN DOES NOT HAVE AN INDEPENDENT BRIGHTNESS CONTROL FROM THE DIMMER. WHEN SET TO OFF IN AN ATTEMPT TO MITIGAT..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Service Brakes
217 complaints
25th: 41,000 mi
Median: 55,500 mi
75th: 72,000 mi
Power Train
93 complaints
25th: 6,500 mi
Median: 31,500 mi
75th: 88,500 mi
Exterior Lighting
89 complaints
25th: 100 mi
Median: 1,305 mi
75th: 21,000 mi
Electrical System
87 complaints
25th: 28,750 mi
Median: 46,000 mi
75th: 64,546 mi
Engine
82 complaints
25th: 41,000 mi
Median: 57,000 mi
75th: 88,500 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 101
CA: 88
MI: 44
GA: 38
NY: 38
WI: 38
FL: 35
OH: 32
IL: 25
PA: 25
Who Files Complaints?
0.4%
Original Owners
99.6%
Second+ Owners
Gmc Sierra 1500 — Other Years
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Active Recalls (9)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Electric Power Assist System
Campaign 18V586000 | 07/09/2018
If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this
Vacuum
Campaign 19V645000 | 06/09/2019
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's num
Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
Campaign 19V761000 | 24/10/2019
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Frontal
Campaign 16V651000 | 08/09/2016
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Ca
Frontal
Campaign 17V437000 | 10/07/2017
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadi
Seat Belts
Campaign 16V209000 | 12/04/2016
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC custom
Inflator
Campaign 21V504000 | 01/07/2021
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May
Front
Campaign 21V245000 | 08/04/2021
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
Inflator
Campaign 20V736000 | 25/11/2020
If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note: GM
Extend Your Brake Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Replace brake pads before they wear to the metal — rotors cost 3x more
- Flush brake fluid every 2-3 years regardless of mileage
- Don't ride the brakes downhill — use engine braking
- Address any grinding, pulsing, or pulling immediately
- Have brakes inspected during every tire rotation
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28