Is the 2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 reliable?

The 2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 has 1411 complaints filed with NHTSA (1.8x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: BRAKES problems.

What are common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500?

Top problems: BRAKES (373 complaints, avg repair $500); ELECTRICAL (161 complaints, avg repair $500); STEERING (157 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500?

Yes, there are 11 recall(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS:FRONT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR, SEAT BELTS:FRONT, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR. Contact any Chevrolet dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to insure a 2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 is approximately $1,473/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

Q: Is the 2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 often stolen?

The Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 was the #6 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025 with approximately 12,400 thefts (NICB Hot Wheels data). Theft risk tier: above-avg.

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 has 1411 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.8x the segment average of 796. The most common issue is brakes problems (26% of all complaints), specifically: please see attached documents pertaining to vibration issues, emergency brake cable being cut and u-joints oozing grease. also have numerous videos on the vibration issues like many others.. There are 11 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 15 fire reports filed.

15 fire reports 74 crash reports 38 injuries

1411

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.8x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

BRAKES

373 complaints

26%

• PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO VIBRATION ISSUES, EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE BEING CUT AND U-JOINTS OOZING GREASE. ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS VIDEOS ON THE VIBRATION ISSUES LIKE MANY OTHERS.
• CHECK TRAILER WIRING WARNING - WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, WEATHER, SMOOTH VERSUS ROUGH ROADS, WHILE PULLING TWO DIFFERENT TRAILERS, THE TRUCK INDICATES TO CHECK THE WIRING AND 1 SECOND LATER IT INDICATED THE TRAILER IS CONNECTED. IT MAY HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES IN A MILE AND THEN
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP NEEDED T

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 25 crashes

“PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO VIBRATION ISSUES, EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE BEING CUT AND U-JOINTS OOZING GREASE. ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS VIDEOS ON THE VIBRATION ISSUES LIKE MANY OTHERS.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

Based on 854 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 52K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 30-60K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

173

30-60K

324

60-100K

252

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

Reported earliermedian 46K mi · 62 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

AIR BAGS

Reported earliermedian 44K mi · 27 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

LIGHTING

Reported earliermedian 46K mi · 18 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

WHEELS

Reported earliermedian 13K mi · 16 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

FUEL SYSTEM

Reported earliermedian 54K mi · 14 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SUSPENSION

Reported earliermedian 11K mi · 14 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (11)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES30/08/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.

Risk: If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.

Above-average theft risk

#6 most stolen in 2025

The Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 was the #6 most-stolen vehicle in the United States in 2025, with approximately 12,400 thefts reported to law enforcement.

Notes: Full-size truck; catalytic converters + wheel theft

Source: NICB Hot Wheels 2025 report + HLDI theft loss studies. Model-year ranking; not all years of this model have identical risk.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2015 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,473

Full coverage / month

$123

Liability only / year

$574

vs US avg

-12%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.06x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1473

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

45K mi

Engine coolant

150K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

23K mi

Engine air filter

45K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

45K mi

GM Oil Life System dynamically calculates oil change interval. DEXOS-approved oil required.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Chevrolet New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

6 yr / 100K mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Chevrolet. If you're buying a used 2015 SILVERADO 1500, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Chevrolet dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 1411 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO VIBRATION ISSUES, EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE BEING CUT AND U-JOINTS OOZING GREASE. ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS VIDEOS ON THE VIBRATION ISSUES LIKE MANY OTHERS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A COMMUNICATION ERROR IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: MY SILVERADO HAS DEVELOPED A VIBRATION AROUND 4-5000 MILES FROM NEW. THE VIBRATION STARTS AROUND 60MPH AND INCREASES IN INTENSITY UP TO AND BEYOND 80MPH, THE LEGAL SPEED LIMIT IN TEXAS. THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT THROUGHOUT THE CABIN IN THE SEATS, CENTER CONSOLE, STEERING WHEEL, DOORS AND GAS PEDAL.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO VIBRATION ISSUES, EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE BEING CUT AND U-JOINTS OOZING GREASE. ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS VIDEOS ON THE VIBRATION ISSUES LIKE MANY OTHERS.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 11 recalls have been completed — free at any Chevrolet dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)