2015 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical system problems
96 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 96 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 53 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 53 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 6 fires.
What owners wrote
I was riding on the freeway and someone flagged me down and said you car is on fire. The fire was between the cab and the bed of the truck on 3/22/2017. On 4/11/2017 is began to smell of smoke whenever I crank. The smell is coming through the vents. Also the vehicle will not pass inspection because of the emissions for the past 4 months. I am paying a note on this vehicle monthly and am not able to use it. I can't get it inspected and the registration is out therefore I cannot drive it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 GMC sierra 1500. While braking or making a right turn while braking, the vehicle lost power. The failure occurred three times in traffic without warning. In addition, the stabilitrak warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle could not be driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 58,000. The VIN was unknown.
Other problems reported for the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500
- Brakes 230 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 98 complaints
- Lighting 93 complaints
- Engine 84 complaints
- Steering 81 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Body & structure 28 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26 complaints