2015 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2017 Chevrolet Silverado
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Chevrolet Silverado | 2017 Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 76 | 125 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 189 | 896 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 9,300 mi | 35,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado | Chevrolet Silverado |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 31 |
| Engine | 15 | 16 |
| Steering | 13 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 4 |
| Structure | 3 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 12 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
2015 Chevrolet Silverado
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.