2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical System Problems
- 50
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 50 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 9 records
- power steering · 8 records
- indicator illuminated · 7 records
- warning indicator · 6 records
- rear window · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 26 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle was being operated on a paved road when the rear window defroster was turned on to clear snow on the outside. Several moments later i heard a hissing sound coming from the rear interior of the pickup cab and then looked into the rear view mirror, at which time i saw smoke emitting form the lower corner of the passenger side fixed window pane (this is 3 piece rear window where the middle pan opens via…
Fire reported
ODI 11302104
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, a smell of plastic burning started. Smoke emerged from the bus bar located at the bottom of the sliding rear window. The smoke stopped when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was driven to the dealer century chevrolet, 6105 west 120th avenue, broomfield, co 80020, they determined that the rear…
Fire reported
ODI 11301052
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Upon turning the vehicle on there were no alerts like seat belt warnings, door open, hands free calling, onstar. Also when shutting vehicle off no alarm to indicate keys are in the ignition. Cannot hear if blinker is on. Nothing comes through the radio. This happens on an intermittent basis. Approximately every several months. Sometimes it will start the sheets if i shut the vehicle off then start it back up. Today…
ODI 11300301
Electrical System · Steering
While in motion, especially in slow turns, the vehicle completely shuts down. Power steering goes and battery completely drained. When problem is occurring dashboard lights are affected. Dashboard lights light up and go blank. Truck will not start unless jumpstarted. This has happened multiple times since summer of 2019. Contacted banks chevrolet and concord new hampshire and they said they are not aware of any…
ODI 11292436
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
At low speeds of 15mph or less, when brakes are applied, the vehicles brake assist stops working and the electric to the car flashes off. If speeds are low enough and you apply brakes while turning right at a light or stop sign, the vehicle will shutoff and steering wheel locks. This is a huge safety issue and poor design.
ODI 11232458
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at any speed, the power lock on the front passenger door did not lock automatically. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact called serra chevrolet at [redacted] (located at 3281 s arlington rd, akron, oh 44312) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11243502
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Headlights flickering when on. While in motion my stabilitrack light illuminates along with the seatbelt light. When using the turn signal the radio display goes out for about a second and turns back on. When braking the radio display goes off for a second. I get a low battery signal maybe 2 or 3 times a week, i drive my truck daily. It has 76k miles. I lose power steering after about [redacted]. Its been happening…
ODI 11203057
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
While driving slow and making a hard left turn everything flashes off 0n dash ,then on, on dash,but engine shuts off causing steering and braking safety concerns,this has happened three times in last two week took it to dealership they couldn't
ODI 11193734
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2015 chevy 1500. It is my daily driver,(in alabama) so when my ac stopped working i figured it needed recharged as i do use it quite often. Recharged it and it worked for 2 days. Then out again. So i recharged it and used the dye to see where the leak was located. Can not see where a leak is anywhere. My truck is just out of warranty. There are 1000's of complaints, why is nothing done? I understand that ac…
ODI 11182833
Body · Electrical System
I was driving my 2015 silverado 1500 when my daughter in the backseat noticed that's something smell like it was burning, she told me and within 10 seconds i could smell the same thing and it smelled like electrical was burning. I could see smoke coming from behind her headrest so i pulled off the road immediately and got her out of the back seat and could see it was coming from either the slide window or the…
ODI 11180536
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Takada recall. While traveling approx 70 mph appling brakes or turn signal information screen momentarily flashes blank, enine hesitates and seat belt warning sounds
ODI 11179792
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that they used the remote starter to start the vehicle from inside the house. After a few minutes, the contact noticed a little smoke coming from the rear sliding glass window. The contact walked out to the vehicle to investigate the origin of the smoke and noticed that the glass from the rear window was glowing a cherry red color. The contact…
Fire reported
ODI 11174549
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
Gm has recall 14315 for my year make and style of vehicle. They tell me that my vin is not listed for this recall. My vehicle has the problems listed in this recall. All sounds do not work including the seat beat reminder, the door open reminder and all vehicle sounds from the speakers. Gm will not repair it as my vin does not come up in there system for this recall. How can my vin be included for this serious…
ODI 11170107
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
When driving on a city street at about approximately 30mph , all electrical systems suddenly died and vehicle shut down. Coasted to a stop without power brakes or steering control, almost causing an accident. Turned off and on ignition and computer system had me "turn on and off driver window'. Also reference a few other electrical systems errors that cleared after once again starting vehicle. During the resulting…
ODI 11166769
Electrical System
I was on a city road driving at 45 mph about 5 minutes after i used the factory remote start. Smoke started pouring from behind the rear seat and then one of the back windows shattered. This is a widely reported issue and there should be a recall for it.
Fire reported
ODI 11163995
Electrical System · Steering
I brought my vehicle to the dealership that i bought my vehicle from after it showed what i believed to be signs of the electronic power steering (eps) recall affecting it. The dealership applied the fix that gm had and sent me on my way. The very next day i experienced what i believed to be the electronic power steering system acting up again. This time i was traveling at 55 m.p.h. On the highway beginning the…
ODI 11157255
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My truck was recalled i received a call from my dealer about the recall. I took my truck to decatur james woods chevrolet which performed a recall on the eps module for a steering recall. Note prior to me taking my vehicle in i had no problems or issues. I take my truck in for documented oil changes and scheduled maintenance. Once they did the recall flash update reprogramming i picked up my truck and on the way…
1 injury
ODI 11140129
Electrical System
The ignition lock bound and stuck in the start position twice. Other vehicles in the same year model had the same problem as per your campaign# 15v640000 or your recall #n182156820. Gm's recall is 15573. Gm informed me that my vehicle was not in the recall group even though i have the exact problem. The vehicle was parked
ODI 11128662
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
While slowing down to make a turn, usually always using turn signal, my truck will completely shut down in the middle of the intersection with no warning. The engine shuts down and all electrical is lost. Luckily i haven't been hit by another vehicle while trying to restart my truck in the middle of the intersection had to jump out car so i wasn't in side if hit finally cars stop honking i jumped back in and started…
ODI 11139066
Electrical System
The forward passenger side door actuator went out causing my door to be unable to be locked or unlocked by key, or unlock switch on door. It's now costing me $215 to get fixed. And i've seen many other vehicles having this problem. It's unsafe it will not lock during driving and can't lock it in public areas.
ODI 11120585
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Air conditioning not working. Blowing hot due to worn hole in hose (thousands of known issues all with exactly the same symptoms and fixes... E x a c t l y!!!!!!) called chev, the guy said nhtsa tells them what to pay for and what to recall so they're hands are clean of this issue. Pardon????? Worn hole? Check bad condenser? Check no bracket? Check dealership/manufacturer participation? No way in hell! This is…
ODI 11120204
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel jerked and the vehicle turned off. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts, but the power steering failed to operate and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (star chevrolet, 1628 s azalea dr, wiggins, ms 39577, [redacted]) for diagnostic testing and repairs. The…
ODI 11110576
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Loss of power steering mostly at low speed. Truck loses power or shuts off completely. Also several times i have had no power upon start then after sitting for a few minutes it will be ok. Loss of power while driving when i switched to bright lights. Also drivers info center goes black
ODI 11104214
Electrical System
Rear power locking actuator fails to operate causing automatic lock on door to become able to open with child safety lock engaged. Vehicle only has 40000 miles currently. Numerous complaints have been about rear power lock actuators failing on 2014 - 2018 chevrolet silverado.
ODI 11102809
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Air conditioning on my 2015 chevrolet silverado is only blowing warm air.
ODI 11098124