2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranks worst of 21 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100, 1,560 complaints, and 19 recalls. It carries an Avoid verdict, driven mainly by brake, steering, and electrical complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 21 Silverado 1500 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1,560
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 19
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 75
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 18
- Injuries
- 41
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
- Injuries / deaths
- 41 / 4
Top 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes447 (29%)
- Steering427 (27%)
- Electrical System384 (25%)
- Engine239 (15%)
- Other212 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain191 (12%)
- Structure & Body141 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires86 (6%)
- Airbags55 (4%)
- Seat Belts51 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some trucks reportedly rolled away or shifted into neutral unexpectedly while parked or shifting between park and reverse, in some cases hitting objects or people.
- Owners describe sudden loss of brakes and power steering while driving at low speed, in one case leading to a crash into a light pole.
- A tire burst while driving on a highway lane, forcing the steering wheel to the right and causing the vehicle to hit a curb and bend the wheel.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during crashes, including one where seatbelts did not lock after the truck was run off the road.
- Engine and pedal-adjustment buttons stopped working shortly after purchase, and the truck unexpectedly revved and lost control while backing down a boat ramp.
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
19 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V245000Apr 8, 2021Seat Belts2,568 vehicles
Seat belts:front
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
Risk: A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
- NHTSA 19V761000Oct 24, 2019Brakes652,967 vehicles
Service brakes
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
- NHTSA 19V645000Sep 6, 2019Brakes3,456,719 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
2014 compared with other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 model has the highest complaint index (100) of the 21 Silverado 1500 model years tracked, with 1,560 complaints and 19 recall campaigns, earning an Avoid verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Silverado 1500?
- Brakes account for 447 complaints (29%), steering for 427 (27%), and electrical system issues for 384 (25%), based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2014 Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 19 recall campaigns for the 2014 Silverado 1500, including one do-not-drive recall, covering brakes, steering, seat belts, and airbags.
- What year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 should I avoid?
- NHTSA data shows 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 all carry Avoid verdicts, with 2014 ranking worst overall with a complaint index of 100.
- At what mileage do 2014 Silverado 1500 brake problems appear?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage of 67,000 for brake-related failures on the 2014 Silverado 1500.