2015 GMC Sierra 2500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2015 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls

Most common 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 problems

Problem areas named in the 90 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Exterior Lighting	26
Electrical System	11
Fuel/Propulsion System	10
Power Train	8
Unknown Or Other	8
Engine	7
Service Brakes	5
Steering	4
Visibility	3
Wheels	3

What owners report

2026-10-28, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH uphill, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and the vehicle hesitated. A dealer contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed with brake booster failure. The brake booster was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 131,208.

2026-03-17, Unknown Or Other
After starting the vehicle, I turned on the rear defrost button and within a few minutes the rear window started producing smoke inside the vehicle. I turned the truck off immediately and then approximately 30 seconds later, the rear window on the passenger side shattered. There is a recall that was issued for this exact problem but when i contacted the dealership, I was informed that the recall applied to Canadian vehicle models only and that there was no recall issued in the U.S. for this problem. I believe that there was a great risk for my family's safety as my child sits directly in front of this window and presented an injury risk to her, as well as the overall fire risk that could hav

2026-03-06, Visibility
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the defroster was activated, and there was smoke inside the vehicle before the rear glass shattered. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

2026-01-26, Electrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 189,458 and the contact stated he discovered on Carfax that mileage was 188,052; however, the contact discovered that the mileage was 112,708.

2026-01-26, Unknown Or Other
I have went to a dealership to try and trade this vehicle in and they have informed me that this vehicles odometer has been rolled back prior to me purchasing it. It was not disclosed to me from Bob Rorhman Hyandia that this had happened.

2015 GMC Sierra 2500 questions

Does the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500: Side Curtain Airbag May Fail in a Crash; Curtain airbag inflator end cap can detach and fly out; Loose Brake Pedal Can Cause Loss of Braking; Front Air Bags and Seatbelt Pretensioners May Not Deploy in a Crash; Front airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500?

Based on 90 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (26), Electrical System (11), Fuel/Propulsion System (10).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.