2015 GMC Sierra HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra HD years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 GMC Sierra HD. That is the most of any Sierra HD model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 13,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 GMC Sierra HD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 47 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 1,900 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 1,900 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | 3,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 GMC Sierra HD recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, diesel
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD diesel vehicles manufactured September 30, 2014, to October 21, 2014, and GMC Sierra HD diesel vehicles manufactured October 8, 2014, to October 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the hose clamp that secures the fuel tank vent line may not have been properly tightened during assembly.
Risk: A loose hose clamp could allow the fuel tank vent line to detach which may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the fuel tank vent line hose clamp, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2015. 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 14855.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist; steering:hydraulic power assist system
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD vehicles manufactured October 1, 2013 to September 20, 2014, and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 HD vehicles manufactured September 30, 2013, to September 20, 2014. The power steering hose clamp may disconnect from the power steering pump or gear, causing a loss of power steering fluid.
Risk: A loss of power steering fluid could result in a loss of power steering assist and power brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure the power steering hose clamps are properly secured, free of charge. The recall began on August 29, 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 14356.
Electrical system:software; seat belts:front:warning light/devices
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban vehicles equipped with a base radio and an internal amplifier. The radios in the affected vehicles may become inoperative, and as a result, there would be no audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened with the key in the ignition or no audible seat belt warning indicating the seat belts were not buckled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Without an audible indicator, the driver may not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway. Additionally, there would be no reminder that the driver's or front seat passenger's seat belt is not buckled, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GMC owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14315.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD vehicles manufactured January 8, 2014, through February 27, 2014, and 2015 GMC Sierra HD vehicles manufactured January 9, 2014, through February 14, 2014, and equipped with a 220 Amp Generator (RPO KW5). In the affected vehicles, the retention clips that attach the fuse block to the vehicle body can become loose allowing the fuse block to move out of position. If this occurs, exposed conductors in the fuse block may contact the mounting studs or other metallic components, causing a short to ground event.
Risk: This could result in an arcing condition, and combustible materials located nearby could ignite and result in an engine compartment fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuse block to verify that it is properly secured, repairing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 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 14208.
Fuel system, diesel
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado HD, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles manufactured February 11, 2014, through February 19, 2014, and equipped with diesel engines and dual fuel tanks. In the affected vehicles, the fuel pipe connections on both sides of the diesel fuel transfer pump may not be properly torqued which may result in a diesel fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the fuel pipe connections to the proper torque. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). General Motors' number for this recall is 14067.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl- the contact own gmc 3500 forest river thunder xlr thunder bolt. The contact was drive the vehicle on the interstse someone pull along side of his vehicle . The contact pull over. The rear passenger tire was shred.
Headlights on this vehicle are horrid and provide very poor illumination. It is very difficult to see at night, especially on country roads with no street lights. Headlight design should be considered a safety hazard. You'd think after spending $ 60,000 on a pickup truck it would come with some…
I bought a brand new gmc in san diego ca. I took it home to discover that the undercarriage is cover in rust. Everything from the tie rods, to the drive shaft. Anything metal is covered in rust including the frame. Its not a surface rust,the rust is corroding these parts already and the truck is…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc sierra hd. While traveling approximately 75 mph, a dear crossed the contact's path and crashed into the front end and front passenger side of the vehicle. The driver and the front passenger side air bags failed to deploy, but a substance was released. Also, the…
While driving, the power steering hose came off causing a sudden lose of fluid resulting in loss of power steering and power brakes. Although a recall/bulletin was to be issued on this per the dealer (i can not find evidence of a recall for this), my vehicle was built after the incident was…
Other GMC Sierra HD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sierra HD | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Sierra HD?
Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2015 GMC Sierra HD?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 GMC Sierra HD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra HD model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.