45 of the 1,426 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are about the body and structure — 3% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 58,500 miles.
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Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
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The paint on this vehicle is horrible. Now I am upside down in the vehicle and unable to get anything close to what is owed. No one affiliated with GM/Chevy will take any responsibility
NHTSA complaint #11745852 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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Paint failure
NHTSA complaint #11659109 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was smoke and an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle; and the rear window cracked. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence and was not diagnosed. The contact researched and was made aware of an undisclosed recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
NHTSA complaint #11628518 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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Frame is rotted in three locations drivers side near gas tank It will not pass inspection I bought it used 2 years ago for my son to use for driving to college. I am very upset and will never buy another GMC /Chevy vehicle again
NHTSA complaint #11603618 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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The frame for my 2015 Chevy Silverado truck failed inspection for excessive rust on the frame, all around it. It could not even be put on a lift. Other Chevy Silverados have been recalled for this rampant issue and yet not this particular model. It is not safe to drive, it's an expensive problem to fix and very unfair the Chevy is not taking responsibility for it.
NHTSA complaint #11584328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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Wax coating is evaporating exposing bare metal on the frame. This is the OEM coating and its failure will result premature degradation of the frame of the truck.
NHTSA complaint #11572741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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Upon purchasing a New 2015 Silverado my factory paint started pealing around the rear doors approx. 1 year after owning the truck. Upon first sight of the pealing paint I took the truck back to the GM dealer and pointed out the 2 rear doors and the flaking paint. They told me that since I was out of bumper to bumper warranty coverage and over the 36,000 mile warranty they couldn't do anything for me. The issue was getting worse so I took it back again and this time I went through GM Corp. and they offered to give me a discount on the paint job to fix the issue. I'm sorry but a discount on a FACTORY PROBLEM is NOT ACCEPTABLE....especially if its going to cost me $2,000 of my own money to fix a GM PROBLEM!!!!
NHTSA complaint #11548317 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that there was rust forming on the rear of the vehicle towards the wheel wells and near the rear doors. The contact noticed the rust had been spreading quickly. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who stated that the rust seemed premature. Additionally, paint damage was noticed around the area that might have contributed to the rust. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 181,000.
NHTSA complaint #11517898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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this is a cosmetic complaint the paint is peeling
NHTSA complaint #11490787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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I’ve only owned my 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 for 8 months now and I’ve been noticing my paint starting to bubble and I popped one and water came pouring out I have also had to change my left rear turn signal twice my top light socket keeps melting and you can just buy a pig tail you have to get all three light sockets and they are 136.89 and the sound in the truck don’t also work if the truck sits longer then 5 hours I have no sound and I’ve replaced battery already I also will get a clicking noise from under the steering wheel when the truck turns off it lasts from 1 min to 15 mins and stops thank you
NHTSA complaint #11460168 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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Back window glass shattered when shutting drivers side door. Happened on the 26th of February 2022, Illinois is still very cold in February, thankfully no passengers were in the back seat. Had to drive home very slow as not to drop glass on the highway. Found a Program Bulletin on the internet, bulletin No: 14815 from a Customer Satisfaction Program that stated this could happen due to structurally weakened glass by GM. We contacted GM and they said our Vin # was not on a recall list. We contacted our Insurance company and are waiting on a new glass to be installed. No warnings of any kind.
NHTSA complaint #11455001 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that there was a water leak coming from the driver’s side floor of the vehicle and extending to the rear driver’s side floor. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic however, the cause was of the failure was not found. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
NHTSA complaint #11451842 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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The wax coating on the frame is falling off and the frame has rust all over. This is a manufacturing defect that Chevrolet refuses to repair under warranty. This is a known problem throughout the Silverado owners.
NHTSA complaint #11442351 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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Truck has 98,500 miles on it. Radiator is cracked and leaking, roof leaks when raining, electric power steering randomly jerks the wheel out of your hand and almost causes you to crash.
NHTSA complaint #11432210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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PAINT IS PEELING AND FLAKING IN MULTIPLE SPOTS ON MY TRUCK. GM WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT'S AFTER 3 YR OR 36000 MILES. THIS IS A VERY POPULAR PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR OF CHEVY TRUCKS. IT'S ALL OVER VEHICLE WEBSITES. IT'S A BAD PATCH OF PAINT OR PRIMER ISSUE. GM TOLD ME IT'S MAINTENANCE AFTER THE PAINT WARRANTY IS UP. THE SPOTS ARE INSIDE MY TAILGATE AND NEXT THE WINDSHIELD. TWO SPOTS WHERE IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR CHIPS TO HAPPEN FROM DRIVING. THIS IS A GM PROBLEM! THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. I'M SURE THEY KNOW THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. THEY NEED TO FIX IT. THEY ARE LOSING CHEVY CUSTOMERS.
NHTSA complaint #11414077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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WATER FILTRATION FROM THE SHARK ANTENNA AND REAR THIRD LIGHT, WITH POSSIBLE SHORT ON A DASH BOARD AND INSTRUMENTAL PANEL (ALREADY OCCURRED MORE THAN ONCE WITH NO LIGHT ON A INSTRUMENTAL PANEL AND NO FUNCTION OF THE ALL GAUGES INCLUDING SPEED GAUGE) THE PROBLEM HAPPENED ESPECIALLY ON RAINY DAYS ON STATIONARY VEHICLE AND ALSO IN A DRIVING CONDITIONS BOLT CITY AND HIGHWAY TIME. THE PHOTO SHOWING ARE ONLY THE RECENT BUT THE PROBLEM HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THAN NOW. THIS TIME WAS THE WORST EVER
NHTSA complaint #11412866 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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PAINT IS PEELING OFF NEAR BACK WINDOWS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TRUCK.
NHTSA complaint #11399655 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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THIS PICTURE REPRESENTS SOME OF THE PAINT LOSS ON THE 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND HAVE NEVER BEEN IN THE SNOW. THERE'S NO WAY THAT A VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE PAINT PEELING OR HAVE EXPOSED METAL.
NHTSA complaint #11360683 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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I AM SEEING EXTREME AMOUNT OF CLEARCOAT PEELING ALL AROUND VEHICLE. APPEARS TO BE SPECIFIC TO THIS VEHICLE PAINT PROCESS. PROFESSIONAL PAINT SHOP SAYS POOR PAINT JOB. DEALER WON'T HELP. GM WON'T HELP. I SEE MANY OTHERS ONLINE THAT HAVE SAME PROBLEM. MY TRUCK IS IN PERFECT CONDITION. I OWN OTHER GM CARS WITH NO PROBLEMS. I WANT HELP FROM DEALER TO FIX (COLLEGE CHEVROLET, ALBION, MI 49224).
NHTSA complaint #11341992 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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PAINT IS PEALING OFF DOORS, ROOF, HOOD, ETC.
NHTSA complaint #11317478 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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THE PAINT IS PEELING/FLAKING OFF.
NHTSA complaint #11309933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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I OWN A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTZ IN MAROON RED. I HAVE NOTICED THE CLEAR COAT THROUGHOUT ALMOST EVERY PANEL OF THE TRUCK IS PEELING IN LARGE BUBBLES. THE HOOD IS ESPECIALLY BAD ABOVE THE GRILL. EACH DOOR BELOW THE CHROME STRIP ALONG THE LOWER KICK PLATE IS ESPECIALLY BAD. EACH WASH OF THE VEHICLE MAKES IT WORSE. SADLY, LOOKING AT EACH AREA, A SMALL PIT TO THE METAL IS VISIBLE; ALMOST AS IF EVERY ROCK CHIP/SCRATCH IS MAKING IT WORSE.
NHTSA complaint #11301820 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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RECALL ON BRAKING SYSTEM, REPORTED TO GM DEALER, WAITED, DROVE VEHICLE WHILE STILL ON RECALL, DEALERSHIP QUOTED THAT IT WILL BE OKAY, ( TRAVEL TO MED APPOINTMENTS) AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, FINALLY GOT IT IN, (ITS FIXED), CONTINUED DRIVING IT, STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKING, THE PEDAL WAS JUMPING, OH! THAT'S NORMAL STATED THE TECHNICIAN, I CONTINUED DRIVING, I CALLED THE DEALER SHIP I BOUGHT THE TRUCK FROM, NEW IN 2015, EXPLAINED EXPLAIN TO THEM THE PROBLEM IM HAVING, (SAID WELL BRING IT TO THE DEALER SHIP NEAR YOU, DID THAT!) AGAIN NOWHERE, CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND ASKED IF THEY WOULD LOOK AT IT, WELL BRING IT IN, TECH TOOK FOR A RIDE, THAT'S WHAT THEY NORMALLY DO, VIBRATE LIKE THAT , YAH. WELL FRUSTRATED AS I WAS WE CONTINUED TO DRIVE, TO MY MED APPOINTMENTS, WELL, COMING BACK STOP AT AN ESTABLISHMENT, AS WE WERE PULLING IN THE TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP!, AND I SLID RIGHT INTO A MENTAL POLE, DAMAGING THE ENTIRE FRONT OF OUR TRUCK, THE FORCE OF THE HIT LUNGED BOTH I AND MY WIFE FORWARD AT AN ABRUPT STOP! MY WIFE SUSTAIN A NECK AND BACK INJURY, MY LEFT SHOULDER, REPORT TO INS, AND PROPERTY OWNER, MY INS PAY OUT FOR THE DAMAGE. I REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER SHIP, WE'LL HAVE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #11299321 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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PAINT STARTED BUBBLING AND CRACKING OFF. IT IS VERY OBVIOUS THAT THE PAINT DID NOT ADHERE TO THE PRIMER. I HAVE 32000 MILES. MOSTLY DRIVE ON THE WEEKENDS BECAUSE I WORK ACROSS THE STREET FROM MY HOUSE. I DO NOT DO ANY OFF-ROAD DRIVING. THERE IS NO REASON FOR THE PAINT TO PEEL.
NHTSA complaint #11282873 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT ON THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS PEELING AND THE ROOF WAS RUSTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED AND SENT A PHOTO TO GARY RUSS CHEVROLET (1420 SC-72, GREENWOOD, SC 29649, (864) 538-4260), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11258957 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS WASHING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE PAINT WAS CHIPPING NEAR THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR AND HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (BILL MACINTYRE CHEVROLET BUICK, 10 E WALNUT ST, LOCK HAVEN, PA 17745, (866) 608-5724) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL AND THE EXTENDED WARRANTIES HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA AND FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
NHTSA complaint #11221677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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THE PAINT IS HORRIBLE. CHIPPING AND FLAKING OFF OF THE TRUCK.
NHTSA complaint #11221435 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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NOTICED PAINT IS FLAKING ON PASSENGER REAR DOOR NEXT TO THE WINDOW NOW THE OTHER DOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS NOW PEELING. DEALER WILL NOT FIX PROBLEM DUE TO TRUCK BEING OUT OF WARRANTY BY 3,000 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #11218423 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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THE PAINT ON THIS TRUCK HAS BEGUN TO PEEL IN A COUPLE SPOTS. GM ISN'T WILLING TO FULLY COVER THIS AS THEY SAY IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. A 4 YEAR OLD VEHICLE SHOULDN'T HAVE PAINT ISSUES LIKE THIS, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THIS MODEL YEAR.
NHTSA complaint #11194936 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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I WAS DRIVING MY 2015 SILVERADO 1500 WHEN MY DAUGHTER IN THE BACKSEAT NOTICED THAT'S SOMETHING SMELL LIKE IT WAS BURNING, SHE TOLD ME AND WITHIN 10 SECONDS I COULD SMELL THE SAME THING AND IT SMELLED LIKE ELECTRICAL WAS BURNING. I COULD SEE SMOKE COMING FROM BEHIND HER HEADREST SO I PULLED OFF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY AND GOT HER OUT OF THE BACK SEAT AND COULD SEE IT WAS COMING FROM EITHER THE SLIDE WINDOW OR THE DEFROSTER SO I JUMPED IN THE FRONT SEAT AND SEEN THE REAR DEFROSTER WAS ON AND SHUT THAT OFF AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING ME SHUTTING THAT OFF IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT WENT OFF IN MY BACK SEAT AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED THE ONLY THING HOLDING IT TOGETHER WAS THE FACTORY WINDOW TINT. THERE IS ALL KIND OF GLASS SHARDS IN THE BACKSEAT FROM WHEN IT SHATTERED. I HAD TO HAVE MY WIFE PICK UP MY DAUGHTER BECAUSE SHE IS TOO YOUNG TO SIT IN THE FRONT SEAT. SO I HAVE TO PUT TAPE OVER THE WINDOW TO HOLD IT TOGETHER UNTIL THE DEALERSHIP CONTACTS ME BACK.
NHTSA complaint #11180536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.