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GMC Sierra 1500 2015 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

720Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
45Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes230 complaints

230 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V645000, 19V761000.

Power Train99 complaints

99 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System96 complaints

96 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting93 complaints

93 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine85 complaints

85 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering81 complaints

81 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V586000.

Unknown Or Other67 complaints

67 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags37 complaints

37 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V736000, 21V504000.

Vehicle Structure28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts16 complaints

16 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V209000, 16V651000, 17V437000, 21V245000.

Fuel and Propulsion System13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

16V209000Reported April 12, 2016 - 895,232 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 895,232 vehicles across all affected models.

16V651000Reported September 8, 2016 - 3,640,162 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 3,640,162 vehicles across all affected models.

17V437000Reported July 10, 2017 - 40,683 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 40,683 vehicles across all affected models.

18V586000Reported September 7, 2018 - 1,015,918 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,015,918 vehicles across all affected models.

19V645000Reported September 6, 2019 - 3,456,719 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 3,456,719 vehicles across all affected models.

19V761000Reported October 24, 2019 - 652,967 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 652,967 vehicles across all affected models.

20V736000Reported November 25, 2020 - 9,279 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 25, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 9,279 vehicles across all affected models.

21V245000Reported April 8, 2021 - 2,568 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,568 vehicles across all affected models.

21V504000Reported July 1, 2021 - 410,019 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 410,019 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE18012Opened November 20, 2018 - Closed April 10, 2022

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 19V645000.

PE18012Opened November 20, 2018 - Closed April 10, 2022

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 19V645000.

PE18012Opened November 20, 2018 - Closed April 10, 2022

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 19V645000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201517
201672
201756
2018101
2019139
202055
202164
202266
202343
202431
202548
202628
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.