2015 GMC Sierra 1500: recalls and complaints

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• 21V5040001 Jul 2021Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator
• 21V2450008 Apr 2021Seat Belts / Front
• 20V73600025 Nov 2020Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator
• 19V76100024 Oct 2019Service Brakes
• 19V6450006 Sep 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum
• 18V5860007 Sep 2018Steering / Electric Power Assist System
• 17V43700010 Jul 2017Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
• 16V6510008 Sep 2016Air Bags / Frontal
• 16V20900012 Apr 2016Seat Belts

1. 21V504000Received 1 Jul 2021. 410,019 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N202324251. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 May 2022.

2. 21V245000Received 8 Apr 2021. 2,568 units.

   Seat Belts / Front

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by General Motors, LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N212330040. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 May 2021.

3. 20V736000Received 25 Nov 2020. 9,279 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window / Curtain / Inflator

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N202309680.

4. 19V761000Received 24 Oct 2019. 652,967 units.

   Service Brakes

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N192261050. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Dec 2019.

5. 19V645000Received 6 Sep 2019. 3,456,719 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N192268490. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Oct 2019.

6. 18V586000Received 7 Sep 2018. 1,015,918 units.

   Steering / Electric Power Assist System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 18289. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Oct 2018.

7. 17V437000Received 10 Jul 2017. 40,683 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 17287. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Aug 2017.

8. 16V651000Received 8 Sep 2016. 3,640,162 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 16007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Oct 2016.

9. 16V209000Received 12 Apr 2016. 895,232 units.

   Seat Belts

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. This movement may result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15822.

   Report filed by General Motors LLC. Manufacturer campaign number 15822. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Jul 2016.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2015 GMC Sierra 1500
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The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 22.

Complaints that report a crash

11

Complaints that report a fire

3

Injuries in the complaints

6

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

14 May 2019

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19940
2. 19950
3. 19960
4. 19973
5. 19982
6. 19991
7. 20001
8. 20012
9. 20021
10. 20031
11. 20042
12. 20050
13. 20060
14. 20072
15. 20082
16. 20094
17. 20104
18. 20115
19. 20123
20. 20133
21. 20149
22. 20159
23. 20168
24. 20176
25. 20187
26. 201910
27. 202012
28. 20217
29. 20226
30. 20233
31. 20241
32. 20251
33. 20262

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500?

10,123,547 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the GMC Sierra 1500 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 61 recall campaigns for the GMC Sierra 1500, model years 1994 to 2026. 9 of them name the 2015 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 name most often?

Service Brakes: 109 of 388 component mentions, or 280.9 per 1,000. For all 2015 vehicles the figure is 73.4 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 open?

1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 2 that name this model year.