general problems of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado

18 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado based on all problems reported for the 2015 Silverado.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and traction control warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle momentarily lost control, however the contact's son depressed the brakes and was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed lifter valve and the lifter valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2022

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph and as she would slow for traffic signals the vehicle would lurch forward as she depressed the brake pedal. The contact also stated that when she would accelerate after having been at a traffic signal the vehicle would lurch forward. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. The contact had driven the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that all the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2022

The contact stated while stopped the vehicle would not accelerate and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated after several time of accelerate the vehicle pick up speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis, and they stated that vehicle would need a new engine and that the vehicle was not under recall and that she would have to pay out of pocket for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unavailable.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2022

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph there was a loud ticking noise coming from the engine, as he was driving into the driveway. Shortly after the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local independent mechanic which diagnosed 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.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2022

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would hesitate, stall and shut off at random times. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced a engine gasket but the failures continued to occur. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 60,000.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2021

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at 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 independent certified GMC service center where it was diagnosed that no issues were found. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2016

Camshaft lifter failure (collapsed / stuck), #1 cylinder after engine was idle for ~5 minutes. Vehicle had 9701 miles at time of incident. This appears to be a relatively common issues with regards to the active fuel management systems on late model gm vehicles equipped with this technology. The service writer at the dealership noted that they have seen several vehicles in for service with the issue of a "collapsed" or "stuck" lifter requiring replacement. There is definitely a flaw in the design or the grade of materials being used as a lifter should not be failing at this rate with very little usage.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2016

I have a 2015 chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 with 5000 miles. While driving to work ( less then 2 miles) my service 4wd system warning came up. The truck is stuck in 4wd can not switch it out. Also while stuck in 4wd turning is very difficult. Called dealership they told me it was safe to drive it in. While on my way to the dealership still stuck in 4wd my check engine and traction control lights came on. The truck started to shack and shifting at random and the rpm were all over up and down. I got to the dealership and checked in they took it for a test drive while I waited. After waiting 4 hours they tell me the engine has issues they don't know what or why and that it will be a few days before they will know anything. So that waiting game begins.

9 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2016

Fuel leaking from engine. With 9595 miles on the engine the truck leaks fuel from the engine like crazy. Vehicle is 6 months old. Can't get chevy to pickup the rig because they say I need to call the fire department - the fire department tells me there is nothing they can do - been battling with chevy all day on this. Its a safety hazard cabin smells like the inside of a gas tank - I don't feel save driving it anywhere.

10 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the radio and all the warning indicators in the dash board went out. The next day the radio was not working, then the truck will not start. After a while the vehicle was driven to a dealer for a diagnosis and they have not been able to duplicate the failure. The dealer kept the vehicle for evaluation. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. Bp.

11 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2015

While driving my 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ltz with a 5. 3 liter motor the rpm of the engine act erratic, it will increase and decrease rpm at will, I would say that it surges about 75 to 150 rpm, it especially does this going uphill. It is unsafe to be driving a vehicle that acts in this manner because you can't control the way you want to drive, I took it back to the dealer and they are trying to convince me that this is normal, which I know it is not normal, gm needs to figure this out and correct the problem.

12 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2015

On Monday October 5, 2015, I was driving truck at approximately 60 mph on highway when suddenly all electronics went black and complete loss of power on highway. Luckily, I was able to pull of to side of road. I turned the key to off position (engine was not running) and waited several minutes then turned truck on and it started. The traction light kept coming on and off but the truck did not loose power again-thankfully. I could have been killed or caused a serious accident.

13 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2015

I purchased a brand new 2015 chevy Silverado and in the first week I had it, while driving, the truck just simply completely shut off. Dealer claims they have never heard of this and after keeping truck for days stated could not find any issues. About one month later remotes not working and truck warning that emergency brake is on even though it was released. Could not get to register that emergency brake was off and while driving none of the turn signals were working as to truck warning to pull over due to vehicle emergency brake was on. I have only made one payment on this new vehicle and truck has already been in shop 2x . I need your help, please as dealer not helping me and I do not feel safe in this truck. I should not have to worry about it turning of or anything else as to being a brand new vehicle. I have attempted to speak with several managers and one just stated to me" that is why you have warranty and just keep eye on it. " since all this I have searched on the internet, and discovered that this has happened with other Silverados. . Ed bozart Chevrolett still claims no knowledge of this. Please help me. I feel this is potential accident issue. The first issued happened while driving on craig road which could have been really bad as this is a 45 mph road, luckily it was a weekend and not busy. I don't know what else to do. Spending over $40,000 on this truck not expecting to feel unsafe while driving.

14 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2015

Use this truck for commercial purposes to haul trailers. Truck has turned off while driving 4 times. Three while driving with trailer when it hits rough road or under construction road and takes hard jolt to front end. First you are driving, then you hit bump or dip in road and you notice you have no steering, when you look down you notice whole display is shut down ( like it was never on) with no warning lights displayed. You have to put truck into neutral while driving and restart. Last time it happened had 30 foot trailer on truck and were in a downhill position with a turn and no steering capability ( no antilock or trailer brakes because they need electricity to operate)and 300 ft from going off embankment and then dropping 100ft into a gully. The trucks whole electrical system turns off shutting down everything in the truck. Own 7 trucks and have owned 20 plus trucks over the years. I have had design flaw issues and just fluke issues that just happen to that one truck. This really seems more like a design flaw, either in ignition with their new keys ( have a 2012, this ignition is defiantly different) or the electrical system, or maybe they added some sensor that shuts truck off if in a front end impact. If I am right this will kill someone, the truck gives you no warning before turning off and most people are unaware they can shift a car into neutral and restart while driving and since it has happened while pulling trailers this is very dangerous not just for the driver and passages of the vehicle but every other car or truck on the roadway with it. Example of this, the last time when we could not steer and could not go with the turn of the road, there was a car in the second lane and the trailer went into that lane, the car had to make evasive manuviers to avoid impact with trailer.

15 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2015

This is the 10th time this has happened, and 3rd time the vehicle has entered the service center. Own a 2015 chevy Silverado 1500 crew cab z71, and when attempting to start the vehicle, it does not turn over, indicating that there is a theft deterrent issue. The first time the dealer was unable to replicate the issue or error code. The second time several error codes were present, which the dealer reset. This appeared to fix the issue, until 1 month later the issue presented itself again. The vehicle is currently with the dealer on it's third repair attempt. This can be very unsafe for a vehicle since in an emergency need the vehicle could be incapable of being driven.

16 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2015

After sitting for two days, I went out to start my 2015 Chevrolet Silverado to drive to town and it was dead - no power, lights, horn, ignition, nothing. The vehicle was absolutely stone cold dead. Having two decades in the car restoration business, I grabbed my battery charger and hooked it up and charged the battery for 4 hours. Attempting to start the Silverado again resulted in the same thing - stone cold dead. I swapped the batteries to no avail. The vehicle still wasn't powering up. I looked for blown fuses, loose connectors, all with negative results. I had the truck towed to the dealer 106 miles away. The next day the dealer advised it started right up after a jump start. My reply was that is simply incorrect and I repeated the steps I went through. They replied they wished to keep it for a few days. Ultimately I had to trade the vehicle because the dealership stated the truck wasn't designed to operate in a dusty environment. My reply was that I bought it to use on my ranch and they knew that to begin with. They advised the dust permeated the body control module, engine control module, and human interface and today's trucks simply are designed for that.

17 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2015

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a fire started on the engine compartment that consumed the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. There was a police and fire department report filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

18 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2014

Driving towing a travel trailer. Felt a vibration. Pulled over and nothing visible. Resumed but engine had no power. 30 mph max speed. Called onstar and they could find no codes. Tried to continue but no engine power beyond 30 mph. . Called onstar again and this time they identified 2 codes. Dropped trailer at a church parking lot. Truck now in reduced power mode and leaking liquid. Arrived at a dealer who identified problem as return fuel line had become disconnected. They reconnected and truck ran normally. Approximately 20 gallons of diesel fuel had leaked during this 8 mile ordeal.


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