2015 GMC Sierra 1500 GMC Sierra 1500 2015

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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (7%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (26%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (52%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

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$100 - $499 (0%)

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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

4300 mi vehicle locked in 4WD, would not shift out. Software problem and easily fixed. 

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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

114000 mi front differential replaced due to bad pinion bearing 

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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

6000 mi Very Rough Shifting - especially low-speed downshifts. Software was re-programmed per TSB. Continued rough drivetrain operation. Transfer case re-programmed per TSB. 
11000 mi Transmission exhibited very rough, clunky, and sometimes violent shifting at lower speeds and light throttle applications on an intermittent basis. Dealer performed transmission reprogramming per TSB. 
7000 mi Performed campaign related to transmission torque converter lock up and transverse case shift 
12700 mi Updated TCM with revised programming. 

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2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Transmission Problems

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