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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,979 miles

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 6)

problem #112

Sep 202023

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Mount Sherman, KY, USA

problem #111

Oct 102023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
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.

- Princeton, MA, USA

problem #110

Oct 122023

Silverado 1500

  • 191,813 miles
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.

- Coahoma, TX, USA

problem #109

Oct 032018

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

- New Braunfels, TX, USA

problem #108

Aug 172023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
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.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

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problem #107

Aug 212023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Transfer case is shifting to neutral while driving

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #106

Jul 142023

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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

- Centennial, CO, USA

problem #105

May 102023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
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

- Redding, CA, USA

problem #104

Jul 132023

Silverado 1500

  • miles
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.

- Cocoa Beach, FL, USA

problem #103

Jul 102023

Silverado 1500

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

- San Antonio , TX, USA

problem #102

Jun 182023

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Annville, PA, USA

problem #101

Jun 152022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
transmission failed at 70 500 miles

- Canal Winchester, OH, USA

problem #100

Oct 202022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
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. We were told it was the torque converter which caused the transmission to need to be replaced.

- Stanton, MI, USA

problem #99

Oct 012022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
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.

- Appomattox, VA, USA

problem #98

Sep 222022

Silverado 1500

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

- Citronelle, AL, USA

problem #97

Sep 082022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
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. Coming home I was traveling around 55 mph the truck came to a sudden slow down as if I had locked up the brakes then drove fine again. This happened three or four times not as bad as first time. While in town stopped at a light it tried to take of. Not like something giving it gas but like it was in gear and the brake wasnt going to hold it. Almost put me into a school bus ahead of me. Then the rest of the way home it kept binding down and releasing then binding back down. Hard to control but not necessarily a break problem. Its something else. I have worked on vehicles all my life, professionally for 25 years. I never seen a vehicle do this. It has to be in the transmission. Maybe something in the torque converter would be my guess. I have heard of the issues with the 8 speed ever sense this happened I have parked this truck. I cant afford a need transmission that doesnt actually fix the problem from what i hear. I feel GM needs to do something here. At least pay for the parts to fix

- St. Marys, WV, USA

problem #96

Aug 222022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
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.

- Jupiter, FL, USA

problem #95

Sep 122022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
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". The danger is that it actually speeds up the truck, and while attempting to stop at a stop sign, (or light), the truck is actually speeding up, while I am actively pushing on the brake pedal to stop at the light. I ended up having to replace the transmission with a new (rebuilt) transmission. I hoped this would end the problem, but now once again, I have the problem occurring with the replacement transmission. GM tells me they cannot program out the grade braking component. This is a very dangerous situation in which one day I will be unable to stop where required, due to stopped traffic, or a stop signal.

- College Corner, OH, USA

problem #94

Aug 012022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
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. has been in to an independent service dept. at the local dealer where it was purchased and has had all work done since purchased. there are no warring lights or check engine messages. they flushed all fluids and hooked to diagnostic machine found nothing. had it back for a week and it did it again. Took it back to them and had them ride along so they could see what it was doing. they replaced the torque converter although the shudder is gone but it still shifts hard between 1/2

- Conrad, IA, USA

problem #93

May 312022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
NHTSA campaign number 18V586. GM-€™s recall is 18289. Power steering at low speeds with voltage drop causes power steering to lose control

- Plano, TX, USA

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