2015 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical system problems
93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“For no apparent reason the truck goes into “low power mode” and gives off code p2138 often happens around 30-35 mph. Have had it happen to me also around 45 mph also. I have replaced sensors and parts to which a month or so goes by and it happens again.”
filed May 26, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and also while the vehicle was parked, the ABS and stability control warning lights would unexpectedly illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the warning lights were…”
filed May 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 12% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 21 | 23% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 39 | 12% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 55 | 13% |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 79 | 15% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 71 | 13% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 77 | 17% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 94 | 15% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 42 | 14% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 54 | 15% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 54 | 16% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 128 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 GMC Sierra 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.