2015 GMC Sierra HD recalls and problems

The 2015 GMC Sierra HD has 5 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any GMC dealer.

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Complaints

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2015 GMC Sierra HD vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 GMC Sierra HD recalls

Recall 14V-820: Fuel System, Diesel

Reported Dec 24, 2014 · 56 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

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.

Recall 14V-339: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Steering

Reported Jun 19, 2014 · 124,527 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

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.

Recall 14V-301: Electrical System, Seat Belts

Reported Jun 6, 2014 · 57,512 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

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.

Recall 14V-265: Electrical System

Reported May 20, 2014 · 58 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

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.

Recall 14V-213: Fuel System, Diesel

Reported Apr 25, 2014 · 51 vehicles affected · General Motors LLC

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.

2015 GMC Sierra HD problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Steering	1
Service Brakes	1
Air Bags	1
Power Train	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Tires	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2015 GMC Sierra HD complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · at 3,500 miles · reported Apr 18, 2016

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.

Exterior Lighting · reported Feb 9, 2015

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 decent headlights. Not the case on the gmc sierra.

Power Train · at 47 miles · reported Jan 15, 2015

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 brand new. How could this be sold as a brand new truck? This is a safety issue as well. We do not have snow here that would have sprayed salt on he truck to do this. This truck has been corroding for some time now even tho they said it was just built. Rust doesn't go away only gets worse and a brand…

Air Bags · at 13,000 miles · reported Nov 17, 2014

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 contact added that the four rear air bags deployed as normal. The contact was able to merge the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact sustained injuries to the head, neck, and back, but did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. The contact was to…

Steering · at 1,900 miles · reported Jul 18, 2014

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 recognized and thought to be corrected. Sudden lose of power steering and power brakes in a vehicle this size while pulling a large trailer could have been disastrous.

Other GMC Sierra HD years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 GMC Sierra HD have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2015 GMC Sierra HD: 14V-820 (fuel system, diesel), 14V-339 (service brakes, hydraulic, steering), 14V-301 (electrical system, seat belts), 14V-265 (electrical system), 14V-213 (fuel system, diesel). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 GMC Sierra HD?

Owners report steering problems most often (1 reports), followed by service brakes (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,500 miles.

Are GMC recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.