What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The factory paint coat/paint adhesion system (Exterior Summit White Finish) failed, resulting in early-stage delamination and separation of the topcoat directly from the electro-coat primer. The vehicle and affected body panels are intact, unaltered, and available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? (early-stage delamination and separation) Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. On XXX, I visited my local dealership in [XXX] and spoke directly with Service Manager Mr. Gerome. He inspected the issue and informed me that dealership-level assistance could not be applied because the vehicle is over 7 years old, advising me to contact GM Customer Assistance directly for a corporate goodwill review GM Customer Care evaluated photos: The issue was reviewed directly through GM Customer Care and Senior Executive Liaison Roman via photographs, but GM refused to acknowledge the factory paint adhesion defect or offer a remedy. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes, the defect was formally submitted for review to General Motors Customer Care and Senior Executive Liaison Roman. No police or insurance inspections have occurred, as there has been no collision or external impact causing this failure. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning lamps or digital messages occurred, as this is a physical surface material failure. The issue began as subtle surface lifting and small paint flakes detaching without any prior stone chips or scratches. The issue first appeared on [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body problems
46 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 46
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body44
- Frame and members1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The paint on this vehicle is horrible. Now I am upside down in the vehicle and unable to get anything close to what is owed. No one affiliated with GM/Chevy will take any responsibility
Paint failure
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was smoke and an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle; and the rear window cracked. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence and was not diagnosed. The contact researched and was made aware of an undisclosed recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Frame is rotted in three locations drivers side near gas tank It will not pass inspection I bought it used 2 years ago for my son to use for driving to college. I am very upset and will never buy another GMC /Chevy vehicle again
The frame for my 2015 Chevy Silverado truck failed inspection for excessive rust on the frame, all around it. It could not even be put on a lift. Other Chevy Silverados have been recalled for this rampant issue and yet not this particular model. It is not safe to drive, it's an expensive problem to fix and very unfair the Chevy is not taking responsibility for it.
Wax coating is evaporating exposing bare metal on the frame. This is the OEM coating and its failure will result premature degradation of the frame of the truck.
Upon purchasing a New 2015 Silverado my factory paint started pealing around the rear doors approx. 1 year after owning the truck. Upon first sight of the pealing paint I took the truck back to the GM dealer and pointed out the 2 rear doors and the flaking paint. They told me that since I was out of bumper to bumper warranty coverage and over the 36,000 mile warranty they couldn't do anything for me. The issue was getting worse so I took it back again and this time I went through GM Corp. and they offered to give me a discount on the paint job to fix the issue. I'm sorry but a discount on a FACTORY PROBLEM is NOT ACCEPTABLE....especially if its going to cost me $2,000 of my own money to fix a GM PROBLEM!!!!
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that there was rust forming on the rear of the vehicle towards the wheel wells and near the rear doors. The contact noticed the rust had been spreading quickly. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who stated that the rust seemed premature. Additionally, paint damage was noticed around the area that might have contributed to the rust. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 181,000.
this is a cosmetic complaint the paint is peeling
Questions about the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have body problems?
Owners have filed 46 complaints about the body of the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have the most body problems?
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years with the most body complaints are 2014 (90 complaints), 2013 (75 complaints) and 2011 (72 complaints).
Other 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Brakes 374Electrical 165Steering 161Engine 143Transmission 138Airbags 66Visibility 38Fuel system 30Lights 28Driver assistance 23Seat belts 22Suspension 22Wheels 21Acceleration 16Seats 7Tires 3Locks 2
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