2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

7 recalls, 111 complaints - 306 TSBs

SEAT BELTS

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. This movement m... Read more

Consequence

If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC custom... Read more

895,232 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13,... Read more

Consequence

If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15573.

3,073 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to November 25, 2014. Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.

Consequence

If the rear axle shaft fractures, the rear wheel may separate from the axle shaft, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. The recall began on December 17,2014. 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 1489... Read more

152 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during... Read more

Consequence

An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. 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 14743.

679 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

SEATS

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the af... Read more

Consequence

A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chev... Read more

124,007 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the dr... Read more

Consequence

If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing... Read more

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 141... Read more

392,459 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Defect Description

General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.

Consequence

The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.

Remedy

General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.

325,213 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Complaint Statistics

111 total complaints 10 crashes 2 fires 10 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	15
STEERING	11
POWER TRAIN	10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	9
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	8
SERVICE BRAKES	7
AIR BAGS	5
SUSPENSION	5
SEATS	5

Incident date: Sep 12, 2024

Smell of gas in the cabin area of SUV. Also, my garage is attached to the house & I can smell this in my house. Other people have smelled this, so I am not the only one. I brought my SUV to dealership, but they could not find anything going on. Are aware of these problems, but no fix. My vehicle is ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 12, 2024

Installed trailer brake assist. When we shut the truck off, the brake lights came on and stayed on. Assured by B&B trailer of St Augustine, Fl that it was an issue with the truck and not the part. Other issues have come up- dash lights also come on when turned off, backup camera, remote start, rear ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 10, 2017

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 26, 2024

While driving down the highway, the vehicle significantly lost power while going up a hill, so much so that I had to downshift into 2nd gear in order to maintain and not lose speed. This is incredibly dangerous as I was only able to climb the hill at about 20 mph while the flow over traffic was 55 m... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2024

Using BMW's Parking Assistant Professional feature, I recorded and saved a backup parking maneuver into my garage on 5/7/2024. The idea is that this saved maneuver can later be recalled and used as the car approaches the same location as where it was recorded. This function worked well the first 1... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 9, 2024

The contact owns a 2023 Fisker Ocean. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, a vibration and tapping sound was coming from the brake pedal. Additionally, the "Regen Braking" message was displayed, and the stopping distance was extended. The manufacturer was notified of the failure... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Mazda Mazda3. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V487000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.... Read more

Incident date: Oct 3, 2023

Engine has been burring oil from the car went to get an oil change on 9-17-2023 last night engine light came on 10-04-23 there was no oil in the engine and dipstick was dry this has been happening now since March of 2023 Hyundai has been made aware of this problem by there own service team. The odom... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2021

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized upon turning the steering wheel in either direction. The vehicle then stalled with several unknown warning lights flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2022

In December 2022, I received a safety recall notice from Ford stating, dust contamination may lead to loss of electrical circuit connection, which may result in failure of airbag to deploy in an accident. Ford stated that when parts become available, they would notify me via email to schedule a serv... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while parking into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she persistently depressed the brake pedal until the vehicle came to a stop. The ve... Read more

Incident date: Jan 31, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle after 12-15 minutes. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring intermittently. Additionally, the cont... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost electrical power inadvertently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the rear window defroster and the window slide began to smoke and there was an abnormal noise. The contact turned off the defroster to avoid a fire. The contact has discontinued the use... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Sep 20, 2021

2015 Chevrolet Silverado. Consumer writes in regards to roof rail airbag inflators safety recall.

Incident date: Jun 15, 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph, he would have to increase the braking distance when depressing the brake pedal. The contact also stated that he would have to depress the brake pedal harder when driving at 45 mph as the vehicle failed to stop o... Read more

Incident date: May 10, 2021

The Contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed. The steering wheel locked when driving at low speeds, the steering wheel also locked when attempting to park the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light before during or after the fail... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2016

ABS ACTIVATES AT SLOW SPEEDS CREATING AN INABILITY TO STOP PROPERLY.

Incident date: Mar 29, 2016

WHEN DRIVING A MESSAGE ON MY INFORMATION CENTER POPS UP WHICH STATES THAT TAKING MY EYES OFF THE ROAD CAN CAUSE A ACCIDENT,ECT. THIS MAKES ME TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD TO SEE IT AND AGAIN TO DELETE IT. SO THIS IS A HAZZARD. GM SAID THERE IS NOTHING IN THE OWNERS MANUAL ABOUT IT , AND ENGINEERING TH... Read more

Incident date: Sep 24, 2015

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 AN... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE WERE EXTREMELY LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPR... Read more

Incident date: Sep 10, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS HAD A LOW PROJECTION DISTANCE AND OFFERED NO VISIBILITY ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGN... Read more

Incident date: Mar 25, 2016

TAKATA RECALL I GOT A RECALL NOTICE AND TRIED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. NO APPOINTMENTS WERE ALLOWED. YOU ARRIVE AT EIGHT AM AND IT WILL TAKE A LEAST 4 HOURS TO DO. THE LETTER STATED 40 MINUTES OR LESS. I CANNOT TAKE A WHOLE DAY OFF OF WORK TO DO THIS SO I G... Read more

Incident date: Jul 7, 2015

THE TRUCKS HAVE A VIBRATION THAT IS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEATS, ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS ETC. WHILE DRIVING. THE MAJOR CONSENSUS IT THAT THE WORST SPEED IT 76 MPH, YET IT IS FELT TO A LESSER DEGREE AT ANY SPEEDS, WITH SOME BEING WORSE THAN OTHERS. THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF TRUCKS... Read more

Incident date: Jul 7, 2015

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

I BOUGHT A 2015 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 WT BLACK OUT EDITION ON 12/1/2015. WITHIN A FEW WEEKS OF DRIVING TRUCK AND ABOUT 1000 MILES ON TRUCK DRIVERS SEAT HAS A MAJOR SQUEAK AND FEELS NOT STURDY. AFTER MANY TRIPS TO DEALER AND REPLACING SEVERAL PARTS, DRIVERS SEAT REMAINS SAME AS OF TO DATE. AT THIS POI... Read more

Incident date: Mar 8, 2016

CAMSHAFT LIFTER FAILURE (COLLAPSED / STUCK), #1 CYLINDER AFTER ENGINE WAS IDLE FOR ~5 MINUTES. VEHICLE HAD 9701 MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A RELATIVELY COMMON ISSUES WITH REGARDS TO THE ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ON LATE MODEL GM VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THIS TECHNOLOGY. THE ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 4, 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. WHI... Read more

Incident date: Mar 4, 2016

Incident date: Feb 26, 2016

VEHICLE HAS STALLED UPON INITIAL ACCELERATION AFTER A STOP. 3 OF 4 OF THE TIMES IT HAPPENED WERE AFTER A RIGHT HAND TURN. 3 OF THE 4 STALLS OCCURRED WHEN VEHICLE WAS COLD (NO CORRELATION WITH RIGHT HAND TURN).

Incident date: Feb 10, 2016

CENTER CONSOLE BEVERAGE HOLDERS, HAVE TWO HOLES ON HARD PLASTIC.THESE HOLES DRAIN SPILL LIQUID FROM BEVERAGES TO GO INSIDE CONSOLE AND CAUSING MOLD GROW AND BAD SMELL. ALSO CAUSES THAT USB PORTS ON CONSOLE TO SHORT OUT AND BURN. THESE PROBLEM GETS WORST WHEN OWNER LIFTS CENTER CONSOLE TO SEAT A 3RD ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 2016

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2015 SILVERADEO ON 7/24/15 AND AT ABOUT 700 MILES OR SO I NOTICED A BAD VIBRATION AS THE TRUCK WAS IN MOTION, TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER CAUSE I WAS VERY UPSET IT BEING AN $56,000.00 TRUCK AND ALL. THEY WANTED ME TO LEAVE THE TRUCK OVERNIGHT AND DID NOT OFFER ANY VEHICLE TO D... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2016

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 1/15/16 IN WHICH I WAS SIDESWIPED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, I HAD NO BRAKES AND NO STEERING CONTROL. THIS CAUSED ME TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON. THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE OR CONTROL IT. I COULD HAV... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 15, 2016

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 15, 2016

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jun 22, 2015

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT ON ANY ROADS THE VISIBILITY WITH THE LOW BEAMS IS TERRIBLE! THE HIGH BEAMS ARE WHAT THE LOW BEAMS SHOULD BE. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE ANYTHING IN THE DISTANCE OR ON THE SHOULDER. I HAVE BOUGHT CHEVY VEHICLES FOR 44 YEARS AND AM HEADING OUT TO TRADE MY 2015 SILVERADO IN FOR ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM SEEING THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS, WHICH WERE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH EITHER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WAS ACTIVATED AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE COMPUTER SYSTEM HAD TO... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 2015

Incident date: Jan 23, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS WASHING THE VEHICLE, THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

Incident date: Jan 22, 2016

FUEL LEAKING FROM ENGINE. WITH 9595 MILES ON THE ENGINE THE TRUCK LEAKS FUEL FROM THE ENGINE LIKE CRAZY. VEHICLE IS 6 MONTHS OLD. CAN'T GET CHEVY TO PICKUP THE RIG BECAUSE THEY SAY I NEED TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT - THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TELLS ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO - BEEN BATTLING WITH ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 22, 2016

Incident date: Oct 31, 2015

OCTOBER 31, 2014 ON MY HOME FROM WORK I HEARD A BANG. THE TRUCK PULLED VERY HARD TO THE LEFT TAKING ME INTO THE CONCRETE BARRIER THAT DIVIDES THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION US HIGHWAY 41/45 65 MPH. AFTER THE TRUCK WAS INVESTIGATED AT THE DEALER TO GIVE AN ESTIMATE ON THE DAMAGE IT WAS DISCOVERED... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Oct 31, 2015

Crash

Incident date: Oct 31, 2015

Crash

Incident date: Jan 4, 2016

MY DOG WAS LACERATED VIA THE REAR BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WHEN HE RAN BY IT. NOT QUITE SURE WHY THE DESIGN WOULD COME TO SUCH A POINT. A TRIP TO THE EMERGENCY VET, STAPLES, ANTIBIOTICS, AND $$$ LATER HE IS NOW AT HOME RECOVERING.

1 injured

Incident date: Aug 1, 2015

HAS A VIBRATION AT 65, TURNS INTO A BAD SHAKE AT 75.

Incident date: Aug 1, 2015

HAS A VIBRATION AT 65, TURNS INTO A BAD SHAKE AT 75.

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

306 manufacturer communications from 185 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	33
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	18
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	16
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	15
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	14
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)	13
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	11
100000 POWER TRAIN	11

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

This preliminary informational bulletin contains recommendations of what needs to be done to swap/install camper outside rearview mirrors on a vehicle not originally equipped with them.

190000 TIRES

This informational bulletin provides information on the temporary tire flat spotting condition.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides warranty policy information on revised wiring repair labor operations and required additional information.

022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.

160000 STRUCTURE

This Preliminary information communicates a customer concern ofSIR light on with any DTC set in the SDM. During diagnostics a technician may find water in the SDM connector and is unable to locate a leak path. Dealer is instructed to inspec

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

071000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a bump feel or clunk noise at a stop or on launch. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the correct way to remove the front shock electrical connector terminals. Technician will need to slightly bend the end of the J-38125-12A release tool.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Allison LCT1000 transmission valve body part number (24262535) tank is no longer on restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer can now ord

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a reduced or loss of power steering assist, steering wheel jerks or kicks back when turning, Service Stabilitrak message with warning

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake System" message on the Driver Information Center when a

114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that some vehicles may have a dim Driver Information Center when the interior of the vehicle is hot from a sun load or extended heater operation. The Driver Information Cente

220000 SEATS

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an excessive lateral driver or passenger seat movement and/or a clunk/click/pop type feeling or noise. Technician will need to instal

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on at low mileage. Technician may find Diagnostic

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

010000 STEERING

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have hard or unable to rotate ignition key concern. When the concern is present the steering wheel will need to be rotated in either d

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a low voltage reading on the volt gauge during the first several minutes after a cold start. Dealer should communicate to the custome

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON EXTERIOR LIGHTING COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN TINTED OR SMOKED BY AN OUTSIDE VENDOR AND GENERAL MOTORS POSITION ON ALTERING THESE COMPONENTS.

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

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that vehicles with front seat Regular Production Option Codes A52, AZ3, or B3F may comment about low treble, or excessive bass from the front door speakers. This is a normal

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLE THAT MAY HAVE BLACK SMOKE ON A COLD START. A DUAL-PULSE INJECTION STRATEGY IS UTILIZED DURING ENGINE COLD START TO REDUCE THE TIME REQUIRED TO B

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN WITH THE STEPS NEED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLE THAT MAY HAVE A CONCERN WITH NAVIGATION ICON NOT SHOWING THE CORRECT LOCATION THEN JUMPING TO THE CORRECT L

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE ALLISON LCT1000 VALVE BODY PART NUMBER 24262535 HAS BEEN PLACED ON RESTRICTION THROUGH GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT QUALITY CENTER. DEALER WILL NEED TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS PROD

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

220000 SEATS

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the driver or passenger seat retractor side belt for vehicles with the condition of oversized and or stripped seat belt retractor bolts

151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the driver or passenger seat retractor side belt for vehicles with the condition of oversized and or stripped seat belt retractor bolts

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A COLD ENGINE TICK NOISE FOR 50 SECONDS AT START UP. TECHNICIAN DETERMINES IF THE TICK NOISE IS POSSIBLY COMING FROM THE EXHAUST

350000 EQUIPMENT

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ON VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE AN INTERMITTENT HIGH IDLE. IF A TECHNICIAN HAS DUPLICATED, OR THE CUSTOMER DESCRIPTION ALIGNS WITH THE SPEEDS MENTIONED IN THE IDLE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the transmission control module to correct a firm garage shift, start up clunk, and DTC P16F3 condition

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the transmission control module to correct a firm garage shift, start up clunk, and DTC P16F3 condition

350000 EQUIPMENT

This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace a body plug to correct a body plugs vivible on vehicles equipped with 6 inch oval accessory chrome assist steps condition

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to replace a body plug to correct a body plugs vivible on vehicles equipped with 6 inch oval accessory chrome assist steps condition

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

This technical bulletin provides a procedure on replacing the stator shaft support for vehicles with the condition of a delayed engagement after sitting with the engine off.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical bulletin provides a procedure on replacing the stator shaft support for vehicles with the condition of a delayed engagement after sitting with the engine off.

015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed the power steering system to correct a condition of power steering noise or fluid leak from power steering pump, gear or high pressure hose during extreme low temperature condi

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to update your apple product to the latest software version to correct a condition of infotainment system will not return to media after bluetooth call ends

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from dealers regarding the concern of a bang or loud noise with no forward or reverse ranges

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

This informational bulletin provides information on removing paint stains on the under side of protective shipping film

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This informational bulletin provides information regarding Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information regarding Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Some customers may comment that the vehicle has reduced acceleration at low speed and/or transmission is slipping from a launch. Technicians may find DTC P0751 set or stored in history. This condition may be caused by the Clutch Select S

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

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information on the proper use of GM floor mats.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button stic

150000 SEAT BELTS

350000 EQUIPMENT

CHEVROLET/GMC/CADILLAC: TSB HAS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. WATER IS LEAKING ON TO ROOF MOUNTED ANTENNA AND IS PREVENTING ONSTAR SYSTEM TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF VEHICLE BY DISABLING COMPASS, XM RA

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

GMC/CHEVROLET/CADILLAC: INFORMATION PROVIDED ON SOME VEHICLES AND SUV, FOR REPLACEMENT OF CRANKSHAFT, FOR ENGINE REPAIR AND OIL TANK AND LINES WOULD BE REPLACED ON DRY SUMP ENGINES WHEN REPAIRING AND/OR REPLACING. MODEL 2014-16 CORVETTE,

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

CHEVROLET/GMC: ON TRUCKS/SUVS AFTER HAVING AN OIL AND FILTER CHANGE, THE PRESSURE FOR OIL IS LOW AND SES LIGHT HAD DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0521 APPEAR. MODEL 2014-15 SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL.

114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

GMC/CHEVROLET: ON SOME TRUCKS, MESSAGE APPEARS IN DIC REGARDING SYMPTOM OF AN INTERMITTENT SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) ARE SET IN CHASSIS CONTROL MODULE. MODEL 2014 SILVERADO 1500, SIERRA 1500, 2015 SIERRA, SI

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

GMC/CHEVROLET: TO ASSIST ENGINEERING PRODUCT FEEDBACK, PARTS FOR DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE, HAS BEEN PLACED ON RESTRICTIONS, BY PRODUCT QUALITY CENTER (PQC). MODEL 2010-16 DURAMAX. *PE

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

GMC/CHEVROLET: DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH ENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT FROM TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) WIRE HARNESS ROUTING, THE WIRE HARNESS WILL BE DAMAGED AND HAVE POOR TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY SHIFTING AND MALFUNCTION I

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician of an engine power reduced message on the driver information center after performing the Canada Onstar? 4G upgrade. If the concern is present park the vehicle

100000 POWER TRAIN

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

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CHEVROLET/GMC/CADILLAC: ON CERTAIN SUVS/TRUCKS, SERVICE PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON INSTALLING CORRECT TEMPERATURE SENSOR WIRING HARNESS FOR TRANSMISSION DUE TO PREVIOUS WIRING HARNESS WAS UNAPPROVED. MODEL 2015 SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL, ESCALAD

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P21

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with Global Warranty Management (GWM), Warranty Parts Center (WPC), and Parts Return Program information.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

GMC/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET: AFTER POSITIONING SHIFT LEVER INTO PARK, IT FAILS TO HOLD AND VEHICLE ROLLS WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. MODEL 2013-15. ATS, CTS, ESCALADE, AVALANCHE, CAMARO, CORVETTE, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, SAVANA

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered seepage.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides information to technicians regarding intake manifold inspection/replacement after severe internal engine damage.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar? cellular communication upgrade.

105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

CHEVROLET/CADILLAC/GMC: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. THE U JOINT RETAINER BOLTS, ON CERTAIN TRUCKS/VANS, HAVE A LOSE INDEX AND CLUNKING NOISE IS HEARD OR FELT WHEN SPEED CHANGES AND IF

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

GMC/CHEVROLET: THE HEADLIGHTS ON SOME SNOW PLOW EQUIPMENT BECOMES INOPERATIVE AFTER SWITCHING FROM FACTORY TO SNOW PLOW USAGE. MODEL 2014 SILVERADO 1500, 2014 SILVERADO, 2014 SIERRA 1500, 2015 SIERRA. *PE

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Tech

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

GENERAL MOTORS 2014-2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE, CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500, SUBURBAN, TAHOE , GMC SIERRA 1500, YUKON MODELS. INFORMATION REGARDING A NO CRANK OR START THEN IMMEDIATE STALL CONDITION. *LJ

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

BUICK/CADILLAC/ GMC/ CHEVROLET: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BATTERY IS DEAD DUE TO ONSTAR MODULE AND IF VEHICLE FAILS TO START AFTER 4 DAYS AND OCCURS EVEN IF ONSTAR SYSTEM IS NOT ACTIVE. *PE UPDATED 11/6/15. *

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

GMC/CHEVROLET: TSB CONTAINS A NOTIFICATION OF AN OWNER'S LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. IN SOME TRUCKS, THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT VALIDATION APPROVAL AND WOULD NEED TO HAVE HINGED SCREEN STYLE

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

GMC/CHEVROLET: PROCEDURE INFORMATION REGARDING INSPECTION OF TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FOR CERTAIN TRUCKS AND IF MISROUTED AND NOT SECURED WILL PROPERLY REROUTE AND USE AUXILIARY POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE FIR TRE

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This informational bulletin adds the 2014 and 2015 model years to information of a language change for OnStar System (U.S. and Canada only).

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET SILVERADO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE

DURING THE PE, ODIDISCOVERED THAT ONE OR BOTH OF THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES CAN BREAK DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF METAL FATIGUE AT THE POINT WHERE THE CABLE FLEXES WHEN THE LIFT GATE IS OPENED AND CLOSED. CONCURRENTLY, THE STRENGTH OF THE CABLE DEGRADES OVER TIME DUE TO CORROSION OF THE WIRE STRANDS IN T... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1999

STEERING GEAR/GRAME ATTACHING BOLTS

THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON THE THREE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME ATTACHMENT BOLTS.THESE BOLTS MAY LOOSEN CAUSING UNRESPONSIVE STEERING AND EVENTUALLY THE BOLTS MAY BACK OUT OR FRACTURE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

CHEVROLET SILVERADO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET SILVERADO across all model years (1999, 2016).

156 Total Recalls

10,964 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

865 Reported Crashes

164 Reported Fires

33 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET SILVERADO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2017	0	156	View
2016	2	8	View
2015 (current)	7	111
2014	14	195	View
2013	3	87	View
2012	2	91	View
2011	2	99	View
2010	1	91	View
2009	0	103	View
2008	2	221	View
2007	4	253	View
2006	10	223	View
2005	14	361	View
2004	15	723	View
2003	13	852	View
2002	15	853	View
2001	15	1,048	View
2000	20	1,614	View
1999	17	2,104	View
1998	0	335	View
1997	0	365	View
1996	0	230	View
1995	0	331	View
1994	0	235	View
1993	0	77	View
1992	0	51	View
1991	0	18	View
1990	0	37	View
1989	0	24	View
1988	0	18	View
1987	0	2	View
1985	0	3	View
1984	0	5	View
1982	0	2	View
1980	0	2	View

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View
EXPRESS	151	838	View

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