2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission & drivetrain problems

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1. Filed Sep 29, 2026TNBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

   At 124,000, the transmission started slipping and not grabbing gears. Coleman Taylor Transmissions ended up having to do a full rebuild which costs about $4000. At around 20,000 miles, the vehicle started to shutter going 45 mph. The vehicle still does shake violently at 62-75 mph causing a safety concern. The brakes wont go if Ive been standing still for a long time like in a drive through or backing down a boat ramp. You have to stand on the brakes with both feet to get…

   NHTSA complaint #11767650 · source
2. Filed Sep 15, 2026INEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am filing this complaint regarding a serious engine lifter/Active Fuel Management (AFM) failure in my 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The vehicle experienced a lifter failure that caused significant engine problems and created a potential safety concern while driving back from shopping: loss of power, engine misfire, severe shaking, ticking, check-engine light, stalling, inability to maintain speed, etc. The vehicle had approximately 200k miles at the time of the failure.…

   NHTSA complaint #11764555 · source
3. Filed Aug 28, 2026CTTransmission & Drivetrain

   January of last year, I was driving, coming off the highway, my engine came on and the system send to shutdown immediatly. I was close enough to my machanic, upon inspection, the AFM System failed at only 76,622 miles. This is part of the building issues with this value lifter problem I wanted to document it with the NHTSA as you are actively opening case for this ongoing issue with GM. i am hoping that a class action law suit will hopfully gain traction. this was a know…

   NHTSA complaint #11760325 · source
4. Filed Jul 26, 2026INTransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission shuttered while driving on the freeway at 65 mph, the rpm dial indicator show high and my speed dropped to 40 mph. The transmission fluid was burnt and the torque converter was replaced

   NHTSA complaint #11752934 · source
5. Filed Jul 17, 2026SCTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle transmission repaired at 77,000 along with a new torque converter. Torque converter and transmission both failed again at 115,000 miles. GMC currently replacing the 3rd torque converter with 130,000 miles. I have spent over $14,000 on 2 transmissions and 3 torque converters on a vehicle I've owned for 6 years.

   NHTSA complaint #11750988 · source
6. Filed Jul 5, 2026MNTransmission & Drivetrain

   At 144k I had to replace the passenger lifters because cylender 8 (linked to AFM) was stuck. I got that repaired. At 147k I had to get my passenger side lifters replaced again. 2 months later at about 152k I had to replace drivers side lifters. At this point 152k ive had all lifters replaced. Passenger side twice. Now at 157k my bottom end is bad. I was driving and boom no power. That could of been bad. Ive spent so god damn much money on this truck due to the AFM. Its…

   NHTSA complaint #11748396 · source
7. Filed Jun 24, 2026MITransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving at highway cruising speeds, the vehicle began showing abnormal RPM fluctuation/surging at steady speed. The RPM would repeatedly move up and down even while maintaining a constant speed, including when cruise control was used. There were no warning lights or dashboard messages at the time the symptoms first appeared. The suspected failure is the torque converter/torque converter clutch in the automatic transmission. After diagnosis, I was advised that the…

   NHTSA complaint #11746232 · source
8. Filed May 19, 2026KSTransmission & Drivetrain

   I purchased this vehicle brand new. From day one I have had constant transmission related issues that make it feel unsafe and unreliable. When it was still under the factory warranty it was brought back to dealer multiple times. Each time I was told it's a normal characteristic of that transmission or that a simple fluid flush would fix it. It was flushed a couple of times and it would "help" for a short while. Software for the transmission control module was updated by…

   NHTSA complaint #11738913 · source
9. Filed May 19, 2026KSTransmission & Drivetrain

   When slowing down, just before coming to a complete stop, the transmission will downshift, clunk and the vehicle will jump forward, powering through the brake pressure that's already applied, to the point I have almost collided with the vehicle in front of me. This incident has occurred numerous times over the years since vehicle was purchased new.

   NHTSA complaint #11738908 · source
10. Filed May 6, 2026145,000 miCATransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado LD Crew. The contact stated that while driving and going up hill, the vehicle will not accelerate over 60 mph. when the vehicle goes down hill the RPMs rapidly increase. When driving on a straight road, the vehicle hesitated to move forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and it was not able to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage…

    NHTSA complaint #11736137 · source
11. Filed Apr 8, 2026MSEngineSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

    Sold vehicle with full knowledge that its was not safe to be driven the dealership/owner didn’t follow state safety regulations I could have been hurts well as innocent people on the roads and highways if the motor would have messed up or something underneath the vehicle would have malfunction and broken

    NHTSA complaint #11729842 · source
12. Filed Dec 20, 2025TXTransmission & Drivetrain

    After years of driving like a grandma, my transmission unexpectedly failed while travelling down the freeway at 70mph. There were no warning signs, no vibrations, and I changed my transmission fluid at the dealer-recommended intervals. Huge bummer, really. I use my truck for work, and because of the time of year, it is unlikely that I'll be able to get it repaired for a few weeks. Certainly not going to help my bank account either, since a new transmission from Chevrolet is…

    NHTSA complaint #11706298 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology