2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel/propulsion system problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The engine in my 2015 Chevy Siverado 1500 5.3 AFM lost propulsion, began to shudder and stall on the highhway as I was pulling out of my hometown. Speed limit 60 MPH. I returned home and the flashing engine light came on before I could get home. Sputtering I pulled into the drive but was concerned…”
filed May 13, 2026
“Excessive fuel smell at vehicle. Fire hazard in enclosed garage area. Found top of fuel sending unit rusted out and leaking fuel.”
filed Aug 25, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 6 | 7% |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 18 | 6% |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 28 | 8% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 36 | 6% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 24 | 3% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 31 | 4% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 30 | 3% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 17 | 3% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 28 | 4% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 26 | 3% |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 27 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.