2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG
EPA ratings for the 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 run from 15–18 mpg in town to 19–24 on the highway, or 17–20 combined, depending on which of its 14 versions you look at.
The most efficient pairs the 4.3-liter 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 20 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 5.3-liter 8-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive and is rated 17 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2014 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado C15 2WD | 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 · 447 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 478 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Regular · 478 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 475 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 490 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Regular · 490 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C15 Cab Chassis 2WD | 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 496 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K15 Cab Chassis 4WD | 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 507 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C15 Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Gasoline or E85 · 525 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C15 Cab Chassis 2WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular · 525 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K15 Cab Chassis 4WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 | Gasoline or E85 · 537 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K15 Cab Chassis 4WD | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 | Regular · 537 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado C15 2WD | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Regular · 526 g CO₂/mi |
| Silverado K15 4WD | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | Regular · 519 g CO₂/mi |
2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 costs about $3,270 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (20 mpg combined), or roughly 22 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (17 mpg combined) comes to about $3,840 a year, $580 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 specs
2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 buyers could choose between 3 engines, according to EPA records: 5.3 L 8-cyl, 4.3 L 6-cyl and 6.2 L 8-cyl. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. The EPA classes it as a standard pickup truck.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 L | 8 | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 8 |
| 4.3 L | 6 | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 6.2 L | 8 | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive; 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 problems
Owners have filed 1,110 complaints about the 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Service brakes are the most-reported area (24% of component mentions), followed by electrical system (11%) and steering (11%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 92 complaints a year: fewer than the 2014 (110 a year) and more than the 2016 (72 a year).
That ranks 8th of 17 Chevy Silverado 1500 model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 1,110, 58 mention a crash, 14 a fire and 24 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 351 | 24% |
| Electrical system | 164 | 11% |
| Steering | 161 | 11% |
| Power train | 138 | 10% |
| Engine | 132 | 9% |
| Unknown or other | 132 | 9% |
| Air bags | 66 | 5% |
| Structure | 46 | 3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | 2% |
| Exterior lighting | 28 | 2% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 24 | 2% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 24 | 2% |
| Seat belts | 22 | 2% |
| Suspension | 22 | 2% |
| Wheels | 21 | 1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 20 | 1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | <1% |
| Visibility | 9 | <1% |
| Seats | 7 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 6 | <1% |
| Tires | 3 | <1% |
| Equipment | 2 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | <1% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | <1% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | <1% |
| Lane departure | 1 | <1% |
| None | 1 | <1% |
| Air service brakes | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
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. …
Rear window defrost caught fire. No noticeable damage to vehicle. On my twenty fifteen chevy silverado. Smoke filled the cab of the vehicle. There were no warning or messages to alert to this happening. …
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the "Service Power Steering Drive" message was displayed and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. …
2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500.
The most recent, campaign 21V504000 from July 2021, concerns air bags.
Air bags account for 4 of the 11 campaigns, more than any other area.
18V586000 · September 7, 2018 · Steering
Problem: Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
Risk: If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Silverado 1500 years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V504000 | July 1, 2021 | Air bags | 2015–2016 |
| 21V245000 | April 8, 2021 | Seat belts | 2014–2016 |
| 20V736000 | November 25, 2020 | Air bags | 2015–2016 |
| 19V761000 | October 24, 2019 | Service brakes, Hydraulic service brakes, Electronic stability control (esc) | 2014–2018 |
| 19V645000 | September 6, 2019 | Hydraulic service brakes | 2014–2018 |
| 18V578000 | August 30, 2018 | Hydraulic service brakes | 2015–2016 |
| 18V291000 | May 3, 2018 | Seat belts | 2015–2016 |
| 17V437000 | July 10, 2017 | Seat belts, Air bags | 2014–2017 |
| 16V651000 | September 8, 2016 | Seat belts, Air bags | 2014–2017 |
| 16V069000 | February 5, 2016 | Hydraulic service brakes | 2015–2016 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 6 versions of the 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/EC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| PU/RC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Chevy Silverado 1500s can be compared fairly. Among other 2015 models in the EPA's standard pickup trucks class, the 2015 Ford F-150 (22 mpg) and 2015 Ram 1500 (24 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 21 | 216 | 14 | 2 |
| 2013 | 21 | 301 | 21 | 2 |
| 2014 | 20 | 1,436 | 110 | 6 |
| 2015 | 20 | 1,110 | 92 | 11 |
| 2016 | 20 | 797 | 72 | 12 |
| 2017 | 20 | 714 | 71 | 7 |
| 2018 | 20 | 521 | 57 | 7 |
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FAQ
Is the 2015 Silverado 1500 a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 has 92 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (8th most of 17 model years), 11 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 20 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2015 Silverado 1500 problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are service brakes (351), electrical system (164) and steering (161). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2015 Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Silverado 1500 get?
The EPA rates the versions at 17–20 mpg combined (15–18 city, 19–24 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Silverado 1500 per year?
About $3,270 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $3,840 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).