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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 9
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 817
Latest campaign: Jul 1, 2021

Recall summary by component9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	4	Jul 1, 2021	21V504000 20V736000 17V437000 16V651000
Seat belts	2	Apr 8, 2021	21V245000 16V209000
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	Oct 24, 2019	19V761000 19V645000
Steering	1	Sep 7, 2018	18V586000

Safety recalls9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 1, 2021Latest campaign


Jul 1, 202121V504000	Air bags: side/window curtain A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle,… DetailsHide details for campaign 21V504000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture. Risk A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251. Campaign NHTSA 21V504000 · Jul 1, 2021
Apr 8, 202121V245000	Seat belts: front A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V245000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate. Risk A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040. Campaign NHTSA 21V245000 · Apr 8, 2021
Nov 25, 202020V736000	Air bags: side/window curtain If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V736000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator. Risk If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V-504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V-736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V-504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682. Campaign NHTSA 20V736000 · Nov 25, 2020
Oct 24, 201919V761000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip wheel speed sensor/tone ring Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V761000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system. Risk Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050. Campaign NHTSA 19V761000 · Oct 24, 2019
Sep 6, 201919V645000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist vacuum As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V645000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time. Risk As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490. Campaign NHTSA 19V645000 · Sep 6, 2019
Sep 7, 201818V586000	Steering: electric power assist system If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V586000 What's wrong General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist. Risk If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289. Campaign NHTSA 18V586000 · Sep 7, 2018

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component817

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817Complaints filed

29Involving a crash

10Involving a fire

14Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service brakes	242	30	17	2	3
Exterior lighting	130	16	1	0	0
Power train	115	14	2	0	1
Electrical system	104	13	2	7	0
Steering	91	11	4	0	2
Engine	88	11	1	2	0
Unknown or other	72	9	0	4	2
Air bags	43	5	7	0	7
Structure	32	4	0	1	0
Visibility/wiper	21	3	1	0	0
Suspension	19	2	1	0	0
Seat belts	16	2	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	15	2	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	14	2	1	0	0
Hydraulic	12	1	1	0	0

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“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.”
Filed 09/25/2026 · ODI 11766980
Power train
“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.”
Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766154
Steering
“Power steering seems to be lost for a second or two at low speeds turning. Happens multiple times a day.”
Filed 09/10/2026 · ODI 11763463

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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The most recent, 21V504000 (reported July 1, 2021), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 4 campaigns. Others: seat belts (2), service brakes, hydraulic (2), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 242 complaints out of 817 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 29 crashs and 10 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 GMC Sierra 1500?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.

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