2015 GMC Sierra 1500: recalls and problems
9 recalls and 817 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes.
Most common problems
What owners report
In august, 2019, at 93,672 miles, gm covered a lifter failure on our 2015 gmc sierra, v8 afm engine. only the left side was repaired. now, in 2026 at 130,000, the right side has the same issue and needs repair. the estimate to repair is $16,697. this is a known issue and a safety concern.
The transmission started shuddering, it would slip occasionally and slipped badly when i was driving in rush hour traffic in the middle of a left turn. had no power for several seconds then it finally reengaged. the shuddering got worse and worse to the point i took it to a transmission shop to look at it and they said i needed a replacement transmission unit. i did get a replacement unit, the whole process was extr
Power steering seems to be lost for a second or two at low speeds turning. happens multiple times a day.
My 2015 gmc sierra 1500 recently started having all the symptoms under gm internal recall number 18289. i lose my power steering briefly and the electronics turn off momentarily. i lose dash, ac, radio and gps. it comes back on within a second or two and only does this during low speed turning. i ran my vin but it does not show under this recall despite having the correct make/model/year. it is currently at the
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD | ||||
| 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC RWD | ||||
| 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD | ||||
| 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sierra 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.