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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission Problems

124 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

124
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2025Dec 2024
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (124)

criticalPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: May 2022

I am having issues with my transmission. When I first turn on the truck in the morning, put it in gear, and lightly accelerate the truck accelerates way too fast then cuts out the power. It is enough to throw me forward or back in my seat and it honestly is frightening.

NHTSA #: 11464643
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2022

I was driving on the Freeway, when the gears on the Transmission started to idle. I was going about 65 miles per hr, when the vehicle would not move, even as a stepped on the gas pedal. I was able to put my hazard lights on and pulled over on the side shoulder of the Freeway.

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NHTSA #: 11446238
criticalPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2021

Fuel system is going bad have to replace fuel injectors at 90,000 miles. Keep a check engine light on and makeing cyl 6 misfire. Replace all of the spark plugs and wires and still not fix.

NHTSA #: 11404433
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2018

Fuel injectors causing cylinder misfire - this issue can be very hazardous to the safety of driver and others. First noticed on highway going straight. Then again next morning, vehicle would not start.

NHTSA #: 11122040
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2017

This truck has the 6.2 and 8 spd trans. I start it up in the garage and let it idle down, back out of the garage into the street, put the car in drive and feel it engage, push on the gas and it doesn't move for a few seconds or now it will move but then when it tries to do the 1-2 shift it won't shift and the truck stops moving forward for a few seconds until it finally does shift.

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NHTSA #: 11022270
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2016

While driving on the expressway, the drive shaft broke off. This caused the vehicle to lose control. Luckily, the vehicle was able to make it to the side shoulder without causing an accident.

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NHTSA #: 10936719
criticalPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Sep 2016

On sept 21 2016 I arrived at my home. I drove up my gravel driveway in d(drive) and slowed to a stop and my truck began to roll backward under my control. I was checking on the ground for lawn damage.

NHTSA #: 10909931
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2025

I was driving on a busy street with a speed limit of around 45 MPH and my torque converter failed causing my transmission to fail and my truck to become disabled in the middle of a busy road. It blocked traffic causing a potential danger to surrounding motorists and required assistance to be moved to a nearby parkin lot and later to be towed to the Chevrolet Dealership.

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NHTSA #: 11706268
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2025

Transmission failing when going up hill almost causing a wreck and leaving me stranded. Was inspected by dealership and they rebuilt the transmission problem keeps occurring. No warning lamps.

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NHTSA #: 11695872
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: May 2025

Experienced a problem with electrical theft deterrent system and it shut the vehicle off while driving. I tried to start the vehicle and nothing happened except it said theft deterrent system. I took the key out tried starting again and it turned over immediately.

NHTSA #: 11660051
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2022

For several years this truck will at times start "grade braking" on its own. In other words, at speed, ie: 55 MPH, the computer chip will tell the transmission to downshift to assist in "grade braking".

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NHTSA #: 11484020
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2021

The truck was on street. Transmisionwould not engage in the. Second gear, or any gear.

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NHTSA #: 11387509
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered without warning. The contact stated that the following day the vehicle failed to shift gears.

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NHTSA #: 11364361
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2020

Me and over 100 people I know have had issues with the 6 speed transmissions in the 2014+ silverados. Mine currently is shifting hard. All of these vehicles are experiencing way too many issues before they should (less than 150k miles).

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NHTSA #: 11339443
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2020

Often, when making low speed turns the entire engine and electrical system shuts off. There is no power steering when this happens and it's difficult and dangerous to try to coast to a safe spot to try to restart the vehicle. Generally, it starts back up again within a few minutes.

NHTSA #: 11337317
highPOWER TRAIN
CrashFiled: May 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that at low speeds the transmission malfunctions, failing to shift gears when the accelerator pedal was being depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was hit by another vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11325927
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2018

I had an issue with the transfer case got stuck in 4hi and at the time it had a recall so I took it to the dealer located less than 20 miles of my house I never got over 45 MPH while stuck in 4hi dealer did recall which fixed the problem for about 7 months then when I was hauling a 18 ft car hauler with a small truck on it and I only had to haul it 30 miles to my house I was about a 1/4 mile from my driveway and the rear end popped really loud 1 time and then all of a sudden it started grinding and I shut the truck off and called roadside and had it towed to dealer and I received a call from the dealer they said that the spider gears had broken and it was going to cost 3000 for a new rear end do to the cross pin retaining bolt had broken inside the differential carrier assembly I decline the service because I didn't see why I had to pay if I still have warranty on it and I had another rear differential carrier assembly and had it installed which it worked fine except that the when the original rear end broke it said service 4WD and it still said that when I got the rear end fixed and I took to the dealer and they told me that it would cost 130 just to look at it and if they found anything wrong with it that that 130 would go toward repairs and as I said before it is still under warranty and is only got 47000 miles and I took it to a friend's shop that has a snap on computer and pulled codes and researched the codes and what I found was that the transfer case shift module re learned or reprogrammed and that would fix the issue which a lot of other 2014/15 silverado owners have had the same issue with the transfer case and relearning or reprogramming fixed the issue.

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NHTSA #: 11074416
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2016

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 and around a corner.

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NHTSA #: 10853780
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2016

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.

NHTSA #: 10822258
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2015

Takata recall I was traveling down the highway at approximately 75 MPH when I was accelerating over an overpass the vehicle began to vibrate with an associated humming noise and after about two seconds after theach vibration started a very loud and violent banging sound came from under the vehicle that was felt from the inside.

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NHTSA #: 10808676
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Aug 2014

When I put the vehicle in reverse I heard a loud clunk and the "stabilitrak" warning came on and the indicator (cursor) that tells you what gear you are in disappeared. I turned the ignition off and opened the door to reset everything. I started the car again and everything was normal.

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NHTSA #: 10621070
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2025

After years of driving like a grandma, my transmission unexpectedly failed while travelling down the freeway at 70mph. There were no warning signs, no vibrations, and I changed my transmission fluid at the dealer-recommended intervals. Huge bummer, really. I use my truck for work, and because of the time of year, it is unlikely that I'll be able to get it repaired for a few weeks. Certainly not going to help my bank account either, since a new transmission from Chevrolet is $4,800 before labor and other parts.

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NHTSA #: 11706298
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2025

For years I have taken my truck in to see why it is grinding when shifting and was told it was nothing. Now it got so bad my truck completely lost the ability to accelerate at all. The records I had at James Corlew have been lost since they changed to a new owner.

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NHTSA #: 11700860
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jun 2025

2015 5.3 with afm related failure / lifter collapse still within warranty by mileage (5 yrs, 100,000 miles I think), out by years in service, was diagnosed by a GM authorized dealership by a GM Master Certified Technician and under the supervision of service manager.

NHTSA #: 11669816
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after driving on the highway and driving uphill, the rear differential started grabbing. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11667609
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: May 2025

My engine shakes when shifting into the V4 from the V6 and my transmission shifts hard as well as a dieseling affect when shifting from 2nd gear to 3rd gear. Rear main seal was replaced 1000 miles ago and now has to be replaced again due to the rapid shaking of the V4 cylinder deactivation(which was a terrible way to make the reliable 4.3 Lt engine unreliable)

NHTSA #: 11660231
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2025

The valve body on my transmission failed and needs to be repaired again. It was already replaced by gm, 1k miles later it failed again.

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NHTSA #: 11652987
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2025

Transmission failure at 133,000 miles due to faulty tourque converter … which was replaced AFTER … i repeat AFTER… replacing all components that failed because of the faulty torque converter … so now its showing same symptoms as did before failed … only 30,000 since repairs

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NHTSA #: 11647303
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2025

The torque converter with the 6L80 transmission went and destroyed the transmission in my 2015 Silverado. Which is going to cost me thousands of dollars to fix. With the 10's of thousands of people affected, Chevy should of done a recall on the torque converter and/or transmission.

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NHTSA #: 11633495
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2024

Transmission shudder and hits hard at times.

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NHTSA #: 11633198
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound under the contact’s feet, and the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power.

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NHTSA #: 11629174
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly shuddered before losing motive power. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted.

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NHTSA #: 11622537
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2024

I bought my 2015 Silverado Z71 LT new in 2015, after a few months I started experiencing the "chevy shake", I took it back and they replaced the tires saying its fixed. It didnt fix it, after getting ready to call and go back it stopped doing it.

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NHTSA #: 11615788
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began shuddering. There were no warning lights illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11607459
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2024

After start up and when putting the vehicle into drive the transmission seemed to not recognize and then began clunking into gear. While driving it felt like it was slipping and racing with no response. The vehicle became to precarious to drive on the road because the gears wouldn't shift and the vehicle decelerated quickly and would not accelerate upon demand.

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NHTSA #: 11590204
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2024

Torque Converter failure. The torque converter went out suddenly with no warning of possible problems. No engine, or transmission warning lights.

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NHTSA #: 11586991
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2024

My transmission is not shifting into gear and is not pulling anymore. Also,the transmission has been shifting hard and jerking into and out of gear while driving. The jerking into gear while driving has been going on since I purchased the truck in 2015.

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NHTSA #: 11584825
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2023

The transmission has failed in less than 150,000 miles. I was driving in traffic and lost gears. I stopped and tried to get back going and I was stuck being a traffic hazard to the other motorist. I talked to a local transmission shop and he stated that the 2014-2016 Silverados are known for transmission problems even when they were new. He’s rebuilt hundreds of them and Chevrolet should have recalled and fixed them. There were no warning lights or anything through the truck.

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NHTSA #: 11561784
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2023

Transmission sounds different and clunks lightly once in a while. There is a known problem w this type of transmission but GM is not accepting it as a recall concern and many dealers are ignoring repairs are needed.

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NHTSA #: 11554470
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when making a left or a right turn, or while shifted into reverse, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that he heard a popping sound throughout the vehicle. The contact stated that upon inspecting the ground cables, the electrical system was reset. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that a message was displayed on the instrument panel to roll down the window and back up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse, he heard a popping sound throughout the vehicle and all the electrical system flickered. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V586000 (Steering). An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the recall had expired and advised the contact to bring the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

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NHTSA #: 11549837
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Oct 2023

The transmission makes a Clunking sound when i put it in Drive or Reverse gear, plus it slips between gears when i start to drive off and it hesitates to shift between gears

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NHTSA #: 11547926
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2023

I have been having problems with my vehicle cutting off and I would jump start. It often gave be a theft code on the dash. Until one day it stops starting all together. Now to find out there is a recall on the electrical system I was told by my mechanic please contact me so I can get this resolved will be with out of transportation, paying insurance and a car note thank you.

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NHTSA #: 11540538
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2023

Transfer case is shifting to neutral while driving

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NHTSA #: 11539936
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2023

The truck shutters and shifts horribly hard. Check transmission light is now on.

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NHTSA #: 11538533
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2023

A 2015 Chevrolet Silverado seemed to be running rougher after an oil change. When inspected by dealership, Litha Chevrolet located 200 East Cypress Ave in Redding CA, they identified lower end knocking and lifter ticking noise. Also identified was PO300 was randomly missing and PO324 Knock Sensor performance. The dealership recommended total engine replacement, after reviewing the report. The 2015 Silverado is currently out of commission. It is not roadway safe. The Silverado has been serviced regularly as recommended and has not been in any collisions in the past. The truck has had one owner previously, my father, who left me the truck when he perished. I relied on the truck for daily and extended transportation for myself and my children. I have maintained excellent care of the 2015 Silverado with regular maintenance and services. There is no explanation of this issue other than it was caused by faulty equipment from the manufacturer. If you can provide any information regarding how to fix this please contact me. Thank you

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NHTSA #: 11536410
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2023

The transmission began slipping and failed at 106,000 miles in spite of obtaining all recommended services throughout the life of the vehicle. It failed completely while driving, which was a major safety issue. It now needs a new transmission. After searching online, I see that numerous owners have reported issues with the 2015 Chevy Silverado transmission. There were no warning lights. It began to make a noise and a shaking and failed about one week later.

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NHTSA #: 11535602
mediumPOWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2023

My flex fuel sensor went out at 58000 miles, Transmission always giving problems on all Chevy transmission & should be on recall

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NHTSA #: 11532341
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2023

4WD (transfer case) malfunctioned, locking the truck in 4WD mode and making road driving dangerous and potentially damaging to the truck. No prior issues. $500 software repair.

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NHTSA #: 11527912
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2023

It started out with the transmission slipping/jerking at about 50 MPH. Then as it progressed it began whining. We were barely able to get it to a mechanic to have it looked at.

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NHTSA #: 11500605
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2022

vehicle is shifting hard between 1st and 2nd. it only seems to do it at lower speeds. the RPMS had a shudder between and only once the truck has been running for awhile.

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NHTSA #: 11483388
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle began to shake, with vibrations coming from the center console and the passenger’s side front seat. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11465192
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2022

The Chevy Silverado shakes around 65-70 MPH and is continuing to worsen over the course of time. The original driveshaft may have been replaced by a dealer in the past (VIN shows zero recalls to a known failure caused by aluminum driveshafts), but they have been replaced with the exact same aluminum driveshafts.

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NHTSA #: 11446819
mediumPOWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
Filed: Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud clunking sound underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed.

NHTSA #: 11446120
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2021

The radiator is leaking and the transmission is making a clunking noise when shifted to reverse. The pickup has 48000 miles on it.

NHTSA #: 11441883
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2021

Intermittent rumbling and shaking ...feels like going over a rumble strip but it lasts for a little while and then repeats again after a little while.

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NHTSA #: 11441682
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2021

transmission shudder after dealer repair of transmission temperature sensor DTC P0711 returned car to dealer and they flushed transmission but shudder still exists shudder at part throttle settings when depressing throttle

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NHTSA #: 11436130
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2021

My 2015 Silverado High Country shakes at highway speeds. The dealer ship where I bought the truck keep telling me there is nothing wrong with the truck despite MULTIPLE road force balancing.

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NHTSA #: 11430049
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2021

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH at a higher altitude, the RPM increased to between 4,000-5000 RPMs. The gear shifter was shifted into neutral and the RPM’s decreased.

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NHTSA #: 11425607
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2021

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle start to shake abnormally when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11405602
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2021

Transmission failed at 93k miles. Luckily for me, I was a month away from warranty expiring. However, so many people have ended up on the wrong side of the warranty I wanted to make sure I file a report so gm can maybe recall their weak transmissions or torque converter.

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NHTSA #: 11397361
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2021

Torque converter gave out. The vehicle would make a loud vibration and cause the vehicle RPM to go up and down. I ended up having to replace the whole transmission.

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NHTSA #: 11387616
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2020

I am getting a lot of clunking in a transmission when it's up shifting and down shifting. On the road under 55 MPH. Idle surges when it's switching gears.

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NHTSA #: 11385319
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2020

I have about 85000 miles on my car, I was driving to work and the engine light came up. The code for the engine light came up as p06da which most likely indicates a problem with the engine oil control solenoid (based on most of the videos and reviews on the internet). Unfortunately, gm never made a recall about this!!

NHTSA #: 11382788
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2020

Transmission would not change gears. Slipping and caused high revs and sometimes would shift. They told me the hub that contained gears 4-6 was damaged.

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NHTSA #: 11375716
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2020

Slight engine cooling leak as described in service bulletin pl1513f

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NHTSA #: 11366874
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2020

When I purchased this vehicle I went to the dealership to complain about the transmission. When applying the gas, the car hesitated. I was told the car was "learning" and this was part of the computer system.

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NHTSA #: 11363480
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2020

This is a follow up from complaint #11228752 regarding the AC issues on chevy &gmc pickups from 2014 thru 2017 year models. From research I did 98% of the failures was the condenser which also includes the transmission oil cooler. My condenser failed on the drivers side first 3 tubes below the transmission oil cooler as did my friends 2016 sierra and another friend's 2016 texas edition sierra.

NHTSA #: 11330267
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2020

Severe vibration between 65 and 80 MPH. Driver must stay below 65mph. That's dangerous on a interstate highway.

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NHTSA #: 11329077
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2020

Our 2015 silverado 1500 has stuttering/ hesitation when accelerating, when turning on to a street you can not get up to speed quick enough it acts like there is something hold it back. We have replaced the spark plug and wire and all the coil packs.

NHTSA #: 11320362
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2020

Our 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500 z71 had transmission issues at 38,000 miles and the vehicle had only 84 miles when it was purchased. The transmission would not shift out of first gear and the check engine light was on. I could only drive about 70 MPH on the interstate and it felt like I was pushing the engine.

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NHTSA #: 11310749
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 25-35 MPH with the transmission in third gear, the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted into neutral independently while the rpms revved to 4,000.

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NHTSA #: 11297306
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2019

Truck with just under 34,000 miles would not disengage from four wheel drive. The vehicle was turned off with the transfer case selector in automatic four wheel drive.

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NHTSA #: 11290709
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 45-60 MPH, the vehicle vibrated, shook, and struggled to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11278832
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked and failed to switch gears. There were no warning indicators illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11254757
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2019

When in motion harsh shifting between gears, sometimes so violent it feels like another car hit me. When accelerating the transmission seems to search for gears, and is sluggish for a high horsepower vehicle. Concerning when trying to accelerate in traffic, transmission hesitates and does not immediately apply power.

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NHTSA #: 11221558
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2019

Bad lifter causes engine failure at 100,006 miles. Engine had to be replaced. Transmission has extremely hard shifts from park to reverse, and slips between 5th and 6th.

NHTSA #: 11219204
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2019

Transmission experiences a shudder that cycles every 3 seconds. The torque converter had been replaced but after 45000 miles it has returned. Dealer has recommended a new type of transmission fluid replacement.

NHTSA #: 11193280
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2019

Transmission always shifted hard and finally stopped shifting at all while in motion (backing out of our driveway). Despite taking it a chevy dealership for 3 years for maintenance, we were never told their was a known issue.

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NHTSA #: 11192375
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2018

When placing the truck in reverse or drive the transmission does not immediately engage. I purchased this truck new and have had two replacement transmissions for this and other issues. Dealer service department said that general motors calls this delayed engagement.

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NHTSA #: 11160626
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2018

Our transmission is slipping I took it to the dealership and had them drive it they said they were aware of the situation and said they would document the problem that gm is working on a recall notice but it would be january 2019 before anything can be done our truck is now down and we can't wait til january to get the recall notice to get it fixed we depend on this vehicle everyday to go to work now we're down one vehicle the dealership is not trying to help us get our vehicle fixed or replaced without the recall notice.

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NHTSA #: 11145144
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2018

A deafening buffeting noise and vibration makes it impossible to concentrate on the road. Radio won't drown out the noise. Ear aches, head aches etc.

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NHTSA #: 11144750
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2018

8-speed transmission shifts strange and clunks during slowdown/speed up. Drivetrain feels loose at times and dealer doesn't acknowledge anything iswrong. Also after taking off in morning shifting into second gear there is a hesitation and power drop.

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NHTSA #: 11120477
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2018

Air conditioning not working. Blowing hot due to worn hole in hose (thousands of known issues all with exactly the same symptoms and fixes... E x a c t l y!!!!!!) called chev, the guy said NHTSA tells them what to pay for and what to recall so they're hands are clean of this issue.

NHTSA #: 11120204
mediumPOWER TRAIN,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2018

Truck shakes severely when driving at speeds above 70 MPH on many different road types. This problem started not too long after I got my truck new. After complaining about it the service department said this is "standard 22 inch wheel vibration." after I had about 35000 miles on it the vibration got so bad I couldn't stand to drive on the freeway.

NHTSA #: 11114012
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2018

Is a noise from the transmission between 40 and 50 miles an hour, and is also a clunking noise when shifting in traffic.

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NHTSA #: 11113597
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2017

Transmission shifting rough ,sometimes when shifting into reverse it bangs loud ,thinking the drive shaft is going to fall out, when driving the shifting of the transmission jerks nothing smooth about it shifting

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NHTSA #: 11041543
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2017

Under acceleration and cruising highway speeds the vehicle vibrates and shakes. It is felt in the floorboards, seats, pedals, steering wheel and in the bed of the truck. Vehicle has been into the dealership numerous times getting alignments, wheel balances, and pico scope tests.

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NHTSA #: 11031990
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2017

When shifting into gear transmission makes load noise.

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NHTSA #: 11011228
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Apr 2017

So due to known issues with the yolk on the differential, the lag in the transmission shift and engine communication leads to extreme vibration at highway speeds and clunking and jerking while driving around town. So when the transmission shifts there is a delay in the motor recognizing it so it revs up some so when the transmission finally finds the gear it causes it to kick.

NHTSA #: 10969956
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a loud clunking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred after shifting gears.

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NHTSA #: 10935022
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2016

My truck had approximately 10 miles when I purchased it in dec 2014 and has been in the shop pretty much ever since. Immediately after purchasing the vehicle, I felt a very substantial vibration around 76+ MPH. Initially, 2 tires were replaced and balanced; that did not correct the problem.

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NHTSA #: 10927483
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2016

Purchased new 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500 in january of 2016. Experienced a vibration at all speeds from the very beginning of purchase. Vibration gets worse at higher speeds.

NHTSA #: 10918980
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Sep 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 10 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated in excess. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness, part of the transmission, and multiple other parts needed to be replaced.

NHTSA #: 10906358
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Aug 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. Upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was extremely slow to accelerate with a drastic reduction in speed without warning. The vehicle was taken to two dealers who were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure.

NHTSA #: 10894159
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2016

Service# pip4112q 2015 chevrolet silverado. 10,000 miles. During acceleration at low speeds while turning or changing lanes vehicle hesitates and sag.

NHTSA #: 10876582
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: May 2016

Please see attached documents pertaining to vibration issues, emergency brake cable being cut and u-joints oozing grease. Also have numerous videos on the vibration issues like many others.

NHTSA #: 10870709
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2016

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle downshifted uncontrollably without warning. Also, while in the park position, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward and had to be restarted.

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NHTSA #: 10864612
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: May 2016

While driving at speeds starting at and above 70 MPH there is an audible noise not present at any other time or circumstance. This is also felt thru the gas petal so my concern is that there could possibly be a defect or out-of-balance component. I demonstrated this condition with the dealer's technician on this and another identical 1500 and it had the same issue.

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NHTSA #: 10862747
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Filed: Mar 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.

NHTSA #: 10840142
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2015

I purchased a new 2015 chevy silverado 2500hd duramax crew cab lt from auto nation of pembroke pines florida and at about a week or two of driving it I started to notice a bump/clunk from the rear of the truck just as I would come to a complete stop. It also does it just apon a strong acceleration. The vehicle had about 500 miles on it when I started to notice this.

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NHTSA #: 10735961
mediumPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2015

This is the 10th time this has happened, and 3rd time the vehicle has entered the service center. Own a 2015 chevy silverado 1500 crew cab z71, and when attempting to start the vehicle, it does not turn over, indicating that there is a theft deterrent issue. The first time the dealer was unable to replicate the issue or error code.

NHTSA #: 10731413
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet silverado. After the vehicle was shifted into park, it would shift out of park independently and roll approximately 2 to 6 inches. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a normal occurrence.

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NHTSA #: 10724908
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2025

Transmission just won’t last in this truck and it’s dangerous when you have kids in it

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NHTSA #: 11673186
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2024

In the middle of driving the truck stopped working and wouldn't accelerate. No light for the engine was on and no warning. Truck won't restart

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NHTSA #: 11622264
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2024

See attached document for complaint.

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NHTSA #: 11618087
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2023

transmission failed at 70 500 miles

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NHTSA #: 11511015
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2022

Vehicle went into neutral while driving on highway. Depressing accelerator only caused engine to wind. Pulled over into a parking lot, put vehicle into (P)ark, turned engine off, restarted ignition, and transmission began to function again.

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NHTSA #: 11495920
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2022

Transmission keeps going in neutral all by itself. Me an my family has almost got hit several times

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NHTSA #: 11491464
lowPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Oct 2022

My wife came home and told me there was something wrong with our truck. I went and inspected it and found nothing. The next day I drove the truck about 30 miles up river.

NHTSA #: 11488545
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2022

Driving 25mph for 3 miles leaving my house speed limit increased to 55 and as I stepped on gas to speed up truck shuttered, shook, and ck engine light came on. #6 cylinder has no compression, found info about common chevy problem 122000 miles.

NHTSA #: 11484926
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2022

Transmission slipping, set cruise control and it would engage for some time and then disengage without warning. I followed all maintenance requirements for the transmission like flushing the transmission at the appropriate mileage.

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NHTSA #: 11468341
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2022

The truck would take off on its own. The steering column would lock up, and the brakes would fail. The transmission is currently slipping an d these are just a few thing that are/have happened.

NHTSA #: 11458030
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2022

6l80 transmission has the Chevy shutter or slipping truck only has 60,000 miles not very optimistic that it will last till the 150,000 miles if it’s already acting up and I can hear metal slapping when shifting at various speeds and stopping speeds

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NHTSA #: 11451466
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Dec 2021

Driving down the road and transmission gave out

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NHTSA #: 11442447
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2021

The transmission has issues shifting into 3rd gear and then doesn't want to shift into 4th gear.

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NHTSA #: 11441561
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2021

Truck has 130k miles. Never used for towing or rough driving. Transmission is going bad.

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NHTSA #: 11420238
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2021

Wheels locked up. Garage states it is 4 wheel drive transfer case. Garage checked with gm for a recall and this issue is on recall for this type/year of truck but VIN is not included in the recall.

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NHTSA #: 11405117
lowPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2020

Rpms were rising above 6,000 without any power. Randomly while on highway, truck only had 112,000 miles on it and had to have a new transmission put in. And has had many other issues such as the lifters closing while on the highway and brake issues.

NHTSA #: 11316515
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2019

The truck and transmission shift very hard, slip or can't find its home. The problem is the worst between park and reverse, and 1st and 2nd gear around 20mph. I have taken it in multiple times times and told everything is operating to spec.

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NHTSA #: 11186293
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2018

Transmission doesn't shift right between 2 and 3 and on down shifting. Never drove a vehicle that does this. Was told nothing is wrong with the trans.

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NHTSA #: 11103904
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2017

Truck shakes at speeds at 55 to 65 miles per hour.

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NHTSA #: 11006552
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2016

Transmission is lurching if driving 50 MPH then slow down to 35 MPH when you go to speed back up it lurches. Complained to chevrolet several times they say cannot find anything wrong.

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NHTSA #: 10925217
lowPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Sep 2016

I park in a 5 level parking garage. Several months ago, I was leaving when I came up to the ramp to the next lower level. I let off on the accelerator before I went from flat to lowering ramp.

NHTSA #: 10909657
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Nov 2015

Transmission cannot find gears when coasting or slowing down and then hitting accelerator. Very dangerous when it hesitates for seconds before finding the right gear and going, or it stays in too high of a gear instead of downshifting to accelerate and rattles. Happens every time I drive the truck, and many other people have the same issue.

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NHTSA #: 10795030

Other 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Issues