2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD

5 recalls, 9 complaints - 30 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD diesel vehicles manufactured September 30, 2014, to October 21, 2014, and GMC Sierra HD diesel vehicles manufactured October 8, 2014, to October 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the hose clamp that secures the fu... Read more

Consequence

A loose hose clamp could allow the fuel tank vent line to detach which may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fuel tank vent line hose clamp, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14855.

56 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD vehicles manufactured October 1, 2013 to September 20, 2014, and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 HD vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, to September 20, 2014. The power steering hose clamp may disc... Read more

Consequence

A loss of power steering fluid could result in a loss of power steering assist and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure the power steering hose clamps are properly secured, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this re... Read more

124,527 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban vehicles equipped with a base radio and an internal amplifier. The radios in the affected vehicles may become inoperative, and as a result, there would be no au... Read more

Consequence

Without an audible indicator, the driver may not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway. Additionally, there would be no reminder that the driver's or front seat passenger's seat belt is not buckled, which could increase t... Read more

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GMC owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14315.

57,512 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD vehicles manufactured January 8, 2014, through February 27, 2014, and 2015 GMC Sierra HD vehicles manufactured January 9, 2014, through February 14, 2014, and equipped with a 220 Amp Generator (RPO KW5). In the affe... Read more

Consequence

This could result in an arcing condition, and combustible materials located nearby could ignite and result in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuse block to verify that it is properly secured, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this rec... Read more

58 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles manufactured February 11, 2014, through February 19, 2014, and equipped with diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pipe connections on both sides of the di... Read more

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pipe connections to the proper torque. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). General Motors' number for this recall is 14067.

51 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
STRUCTURE:BODY	1
SEATS	1
STEERING	1
SUSPENSION	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Feb 29, 2016

I HAVE A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD LTZ MODEL. THIS VEHICLE HAS PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS FOR THE LOW BEAM THAT AVE VERY INADEQUATE WHEN TRYING TO SEE IN DARK NIGHTS. THE LIGHT OUTPUT IS VERY DIM AND THE CUTOFF PATTERN IS LOW CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY TO ALMOST ZERO VISIBILITY ON WET ROADS OR DURING ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 27, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD JOLT FORWARD WHEN BRAKING. THE FUEL LEVEL WAS 3/4 FULL DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED AS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUNCT... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 28, 2015

NEW TRUCK, 15372 MILES, NO OFF ROADING OR ROUGH SURFACE DRIVING. PULLS TO THE RIGHT. CONCERNED ABOUT SUSPENSION/STEERING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. TWO CHEVY DEALERS HAVE LOOKED AT THE ISSUE WITH NEGATIVE RESULTS. THERE IS NO REASON OTHER THAN MANUFACTURING ERROR THAT WOULD CAUSE THE P... Read more

Incident date: Jul 28, 2015

Incident date: Dec 6, 2014

AFTER HAVING RAINS FOR ALMOST 3 DAYS STRAIGHT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, I FINALLY GOT SOME TIME TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF MY VEHICLE. UPON MOVING THE FLOOR MAT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, I NOTICE THE CARPET WAS SOAKING WET. THERE IS A LEAK SOMEWHERE NEAR THE FIREWALL ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE CABIN ON ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 6, 2014

Incident date: Nov 1, 2014

2500 HD TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL OEM TOWING/CAMPER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS EQUIPPED WITH RED TURN SIGNALS EMBEDDED IN MIRROR GLASS. RED TURN SIGNAL LED'S IMPAIR VISION AT NIGHT, AND SHINE DIRECTLY INTO DRIVERS EYES, MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE OUTSIDE VEHICLE IN DIRECTION OF TURN. THE TURN... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD

30 manufacturer communications from 24 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	4
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	3
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	3
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS	1
015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID	1

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN OF THE CD PLAYER BEING INOPERATIVE OR DISC WILL NOT EJECT.

034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

GENERAL MOTORS: PARTS FOR MOST VEHICLES, CLUTCH, MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY ARE, REQUIRED AND REQUESTED, TO BE RETURNED AND NEED TO REORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS USING SAME PART NUMBERS. *PE

101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

GENERAL MOTORS: PARTS FOR MOST VEHICLES, CLUTCH, MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY ARE, REQUIRED AND REQUESTED, TO BE RETURNED AND NEED TO REORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS USING SAME PART NUMBERS. *PE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

GMC/CHEVROLET: A REPROGRAMMING SERVICE PROCEDURE IS PROVIDED REGARDING UPDATE ON NEW SOFTWARE FOR GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE FOR CERTAIN TRUCKS THAT GENERATE EXCESSIVE HEAT, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IN TRANSISTOR AND/OR FIRE. MODEL 2015 SILV

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

GENERAL MOTORS: IN SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS, WHEN TRANSFERRING INTAKE MANIFOLD TO REPLACE AN ENGINE LONG SERVICE BLOCK, DUE TO INTERNAL DAMAGE, EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN FOR COMPONENT DEBRIS VIA BROKEN, BENT OR MISSING INTAKE VALVES.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

CHEVROLET/GMC: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS/SUVS, SERVICE PROCEDURE HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR REPLACING TORQUE CONVERTER THAT WAS MACHINED INCORRECTLY, CAUSING POOR PERFORMANCE AND NOISE. MODEL 2015 SIERRA HD, SIERRA DENALI HD, SILVERADO HD.

350000 EQUIPMENT

GENERAL MOTORS: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND VEHICLES, THE ONSTAR SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE DUE TO EMBEDDED PHONE FLASH MEMORY CHIP AND VEHICLE COMMUNICATION INTERFAC

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

GMC/CHEVROLET: SERVICE PROCEDURES ON CERTAIN VEHICLES TO INSPECT, RETIGHTEN THE TORQUE FOR RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE BRACKET BOLT TO REAR AXLE DUE TO INCORRECTLY BEING TORQUED ALLOWING BRAKE LINE TO WEAR AGAINST REAR AXLE HOUSING AND BRAKE FLU

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, A SERVICE PROCEDURE HAS BEEN PROVIDED REGARDING REPLACING REACTION/OUTPUT CARRIER ASSEMBLY DUE TO WHINNYING NOISE OF TRANSMISSION GEAR. MODEL ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, SILVERADO LD CREW, LTZ, SIE

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

CHEVROLET/GMC: SERVICE PROCEDURE PROVIDED REGARDING TWO MISSING LASER WELDS IN LOWER REAR CORNER OF RIGHT REAR DOOR, LEADING TO RATTLING AND/OR SQUEAKING CONDITION WHILE CLOSING DOOR. MODEL 2015 SILVERADO & SIERRA DOUBLE CABS.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

137000 VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER

GENERAL MOTORS 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, GMC SIERRA. HEATED BACK WINDOW GLASS STRUCTURALLY WEAKENED DUE TO SURFACE FLOW AND CAN SHATTER. *LJ

015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

GMC/CHEVROLET: HOSE CONNECTION WITHIN POWER STEERING COOLER ASSEMBLY IS MISSING FERRULE OR FERRULE CRIMP AND WILL LOSE POWER STEERING FLUID, IF DRIVEN. MODEL 2015 SILVERADO 2500/3500, SIERRA 2500/3500. *PE

015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

GM: ENGINE WILL CRANK BUT WILL NOT START. DTC P00C6 MAY BE SET. LOW FUEL RAIL PRESSURE. ALSO INCLUDES CHEVROLET CORVETTE, GMC YUKON XL AND SIERRA. MODEL YEAR 2015. *JS UPDATED 05/19/2014 *JS UPDATED 11/12/14. *PE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

IMPCO: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME VEHICLES WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) SYSTEM WERE BUILT INCORRECTLY WITH THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CALIBRATION AND WOULD NEED TO HAVE ECM REPROGRAMMED. MODEL 2015 SILVER

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.