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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 engine problems

The 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 has 84 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

84

Engine complaints

9%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, he observed a popping noise beneath him. The contact stopped the vehicle and observed smoke emanating from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle went into limp mode, lost power, and when the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 13, 2026 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA has 84 complaints about the 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 engine — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.