2015 Chevrolet Silverado power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Had been complaining since 2 days after purchase that transmission was shaking/shimmying/sputtering. Was pulling onto a county highway off of a residential type road (after picking up granddaughter from school - she was in truck) and truck bogged down & wouldn't go. Intersection is at top of hill…”
filed Apr 6, 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…”
filed Mar 6, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is…Campaign 14V819000 · Dec 24, 2014
- In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift…Campaign 14V374000 · Jun 27, 2014
Power Train problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 33 | 26% |
| 2014 Silverado | 37 | 30% |
| 2013 Silverado | 11 | 17% |
| 2012 Silverado | 11 | 16% |
| 2011 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 Silverado | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 Silverado | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 Silverado | 21 | 11% |
| 2006 Silverado | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 Silverado | 29 | 9% |
| 2004 Silverado | 49 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado
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.