Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I bought the truck around [redacted] from Barkau CDJR, Freeport IL. Two hours away from the dealer the truck went completely dead in traffic. A message appeared on the info screen that said roll down the drivers window and back up to reset the system when the truck finally restarted. Got home with it and called the dealer and let the know. In the next few weeks it happened a couple of more times. It was taken to Tapper Chevrolet in Paw Paw, MI to be serviced. The tech thought it was a problem in the fuse Block and replaced that, after that on the week end the truck was returned the problem happened 3 times. Took it back to Tapper's and they checked it again, had it for 4 days and could not replicate the problem. Kept having issues and took it to 1st Choice Automotive LLC in Dowagiac, MI, he went through the wiring and cleaned some grounds and it seemed to work for a while. …
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
2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT/LTZ Double Cab 5.3 liter v8. Electrical short to power in underhood fuse block part number 84303175. Passenger side brake/tail light stay on constantly even when vehicle is shut off and key is out of ignition. Driver side brake/tail light works fine, customer had to disconnect harness to prevent battery from going dead. Hare Chevrolet Dealership, Noblesville Indiana, found short to power in under hood fuse block. Invoice: 340227 Part: 84303175 Customer pay 674.17 replacement of under hood fuse block. * MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN *
I was in an accident driving slow. Couldn't control the steering. Would only go straight. Air bag did not engage and seat belt did not work. Lights go dim and flash. Radio display not working correct. But main concern is inside lights go dim or flash.on city streets driving slow.
2015 Chevrolet Silverado high country low beam headlamp performance is completely unacceptable. They are a projector style headlamp configuration which emits a very focused beam of light that is so narrow from side to side that when stopped at a stop sign you have extremely limited peripheral vision. The beam of light is far enough ahead of the truck and has such a sharp cutoff line, you cannot see if there is anybody standing on the sidewalk waiting to cross. It's also very difficult to see where you can turn from street to street because there again is such a limited field of light projected. Overall the headlamps are very dim. High beam performance is acceptable because both the low and high beams lamps are on at the same time. The high beam lamp is a complex reflector configuration that has been around for decades and works well. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle the audible indicator lights did not work. This included the indicator sound for when the vehicle was in reverse to warn of any possible collisions. The passenger side indicator sound if the seatbelt and door were ajar did not work as well. The indicator lights for antitheft protection and rollaway prevention also did not work. The dealer hutch Chevrolet Buick gmc1004 3rd st, paintsville, ky 41240 [phone] said to make an appointment and pay a diagnostic fee before the repair fees. The vehicle was not covered by a recall. The manufacturer also said the vehicle was not covered by a recall and transferred the contact back to the dealer. The vehicle was unrepaired parked at the contact's home. The failure mileage was 65,000.
One morning when I was driving my 2015 Chevy Silverado, I noticed a message on the dash board screen which read "right rear tail light signal failure. I went to the nearest auto parts store and purchased replacement bulbs and noticed that the bulbs weren't the problem. I also checked the fuses and did not find any blown fuses which again wasn't the problem. However the right rear tail light will turn on if the lights are on but will not blink when the signal light is on or if the brakes are engaged. Later that night I realized that none of the interior lights worked either; weather the light is in the door position or the on position. I'm not really sure what the problem is but with this truck being so new with less than 45000 miles, these problems shouldn't be happening.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 30 MPH and approaching a red light, the brake pedal was depressed, but felt very hard. The contact had to pump the brake pedal several times to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake failure occurred for the past two months on a daily basis. The contact also stated that the headlight assemblies were fractured and caused the headlights to be very dim. The contact drove the vehicle to jud kuhn Chevrolet (3740 hwy 9 e, little river, sc 29566) and they offered to repair the headlight assemblies; however, the contact would have to pay half of the repair cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,216.
It began with the headlights/parking lights flickering for a few weeks. Later the truck began to give error messages about stability control, trailer brake control, and others. Finally it violently jerked the steering wheel out of my hands on numerous occasions (truck has electric power steering). This happened at approximately 45 MPH in various turns but I am concerned it could happen at highway speeds which would cause a serious crash and/or death. I am afraid to drive this vehicle especially with my family members on board.
Headlights flickering when on. While in motion my stabilitrack light illuminates along with the seatbelt light. When using the turn signal the radio display goes out for about a second and turns back on. When braking the radio display goes off for a second. I get a low battery signal maybe 2 or 3 times a week, I drive my truck daily. It has 76K miles. I lose power steering after about 150 mile drive. Its been happening for about 3-4 months. 4/22/2019 was the worst. All of it happened yesterday on a 175 mile drive
Headlight complaints in other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the lights of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of the model year's 1,110 complaints. The component named most often is headlights (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 headlight problems?
No. NHTSA lists no lights recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, though it has 11 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 46,000 miles, and 22% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to lights problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.