Model year guide

2015 GMC Sierra

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 GMC Sierra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 44 on record.

2015 GMC Sierra — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2015 GMC Sierra at a glance

Safety recalls6
Combined18 mpg
Typical price$35,508

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2015 GMC Sierra recalls 6

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft NHTSA Campaign #14V819000 · 24/12/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured November 24, 2014, to November 25, 2014. Due to an improper heat-treatment, the rear axle shaft may fracture while the vehicle is being driven.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axles, and replace any that were improperly heat-treated, free of charge. The recall began on December 17,2014. 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 148…

Steering:electric Power Assist System NHTSA Campaign #14V719000 · 10/11/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 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 14743.

Seats NHTSA Campaign #14V446000 · 23/07/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Che…

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System NHTSA Campaign #14V007000 · 13/01/2014

General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.

Fix: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.

Electrical System:ignition NHTSA Campaign #15V640000 · 09/10/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the …

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. 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 15573.

Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) NHTSA Campaign #14V374000 · 27/06/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2015 GMC Sierra MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,432

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2015 GMC Sierra worth?

Low
$24,995
Typical price
$35,508
High
$52,550

From 37 comparable 2015 GMC Sierra listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 GMC Sierra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,160
Depreciation (5 yrs)$20,400
Total$37,560
Per mile$0.50

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($35,508) with the same model 5 model-years older ($15,110), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 GMC Sierra trims & engines on record

Trims
SLT · SLE · Denali · Fleet/Base
Engines
5.3L 8-cyl · 6.6L 8-cyl · 6.0L 8-cyl · 4.3L 6-cyl · 6.2L 8-cyl

2015 GMC Sierra vehicles on record

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2015 GMC Sierra — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 GMC Sierra have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2015 GMC Sierra. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2015 GMC Sierra get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 GMC Sierra at about 18 mpg combined (16 city / 21 highway).

How much is a 2015 GMC Sierra worth?

Comparable 2015 GMC Sierra listings run roughly $24,995–$52,550, typically around $35,508 (from 37 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.