Model year 2015 · GMC

2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD. The most recent was reported on July 1, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500, SIERRA HD.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V504000	July 1, 2021	Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator
20V736000	November 25, 2020	Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator
18V578000	August 30, 2018	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages
17V664000	October 19, 2017	Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Auxillary Tank
17V437000	July 10, 2017	Air Bags › Frontal
16V651000	September 8, 2016	Air Bags › Frontal
16V069000	February 5, 2016	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages
14V820000	December 24, 2014	Fuel System, Diesel
14V339000	June 19, 2014	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist
14V301000	June 6, 2014	Electrical System › Software
14V265000	May 20, 2014	Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers
14V213000	April 25, 2014	Fuel System, Diesel

Systems involved: Air Bags (4) · Seat Belts (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3) · Electrical System (2) · Fuel System, Diesel (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V504000Manufacturer no. N202324251

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator

Report received by NHTSA: July 1, 2021
Owner notification: May 5, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 410,019 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V504000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V736000Manufacturer no. N202309680

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain › Inflator

Report received by NHTSA: November 25, 2020
Owner notification: Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 9,279 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V736000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V578000Manufacturer no. 18278

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Report received by NHTSA: August 30, 2018
Owner notification: October 3, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 42,280 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: October 14, 2013 – January 30, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.

Safety risk

If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. 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 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V578000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V664000Manufacturer no. 17399

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Auxillary Tank

Report received by NHTSA: October 19, 2017
Owner notification: December 11, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 35,292 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: May 27, 2010 – September 24, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA 3500

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 and GMC Sierra 3500 trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks. The low fuel level sensor for the front tank may stick causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank.

Safety risk

If the front tank overfills, the excess pressure may cause the front tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a hole in the tank. The hole will leak fuel, which in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

GM has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rear tank fuel pump or update the fuel-level sensor software, as well as inspect the front tank, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service for Chevrolet 1-800-222-1020 or for GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17399.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V664000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V437000Manufacturer no. 17287

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA: July 10, 2017
Owner notification: August 4, 2017
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 40,683 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: November 21, 2013 – August 15, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V437000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V651000Manufacturer no. 16007

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA: September 8, 2016
Owner notification: October 13, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,640,162 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: September 30, 2013 – August 15, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V651000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V069000Manufacturer no. 20760

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Report received by NHTSA: February 5, 2016
Owner notification: March 14, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 430,771 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: October 29, 2013 – February 1, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA 2500, SIERRA 3500

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.

Safety risk

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 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 20760.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V069000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V820000Manufacturer no. 14855

Fuel System, Diesel

Report received by NHTSA: December 24, 2014
Owner notification: February 6, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 56 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: October 8, 2014 – October 21, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA HD

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V820000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V339000Manufacturer no. 14356

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist

Report received by NHTSA: June 19, 2014
Owner notification: August 29, 2014
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 124,527 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: September 30, 2013 – September 20, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA HD

Components: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist; Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V339000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V301000Manufacturer no. 14315

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: June 6, 2014
Owner notification: July 2, 2014
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 57,512 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: September 30, 2013 – April 28, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA HD

Components: Electrical System › Software; Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V301000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V265000Manufacturer no. 14208

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Report received by NHTSA: May 20, 2014
Owner notification: July 30, 2014
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 58 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: January 9, 2014 – February 14, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA HD

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

This could result in an arcing condition, and combustible materials located nearby could ignite and result in an engine compartment fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V265000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V213000Manufacturer no. 14067

Fuel System, Diesel

Report received by NHTSA: April 25, 2014
Owner notification: May 29, 2014
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 51 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500HD / 3500HD: February 11, 2014 – February 19, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: SIERRA HD

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V213000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 2, 2021.