2015 GMC Sierra Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 18 NHTSA recalls and 937 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required. The counts include both the light-duty (1500) and the heavy-duty (2500/3500) pickups, which NHTSA lists under the same model name.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2015 GMC Sierra
The 2015 GMC Sierra shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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18
NHTSA Recalls
18 recalls on record
937
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
35
Crash Reports
16 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 GMC Sierra (18)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized GMC dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Power Train: Axle Assembly: Axle Shaft
If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. The recall began on December 17,2014. Owners may contact…
🔧 Steering: Electric Power Assist System
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service…
🔧 Seats
A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August…
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Exhaust System
The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and…
🔧 Electrical System: Ignition
If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020…
🔧 Power Train: Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact General…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals And Linkages
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…
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal
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.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal
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.
Remedy: 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…
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals And Linkages
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…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14,…
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Most Common Problems — 2015 GMC Sierra
Based on 937 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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GMC Sierra — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2015, 2014 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2010, 2012, 2013 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 GMC Sierra
Is the 2015 GMC Sierra reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 GMC Sierra has 18 recall campaigns and 937 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Sierra have?
The 2015 GMC Sierra has 18 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Sierra?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 GMC Sierra are: Service Brakes, Exterior Lighting, Power Train, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 GMC Sierra safe to buy?
The 2015 GMC Sierra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 18 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year GMC Sierra should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the GMC Sierra are: 2010, 2012, 2013. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2015, 2014.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update.
For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit
NHTSA.gov/recalls.