2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 16 Silverado 1500 years
The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranks worst of 16 model years with a complaint index of 100 and 1,560 NHTSA complaints, 19 recalls, and 75 crashes. Brakes, steering, and electrical issues dominate, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other Silverado 1500 years.
- Complaints
- 1,560
- Recalls
- 19
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 75 / 18
- Injuries / deaths
- 41 / 4
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Trucks have unexpectedly shifted into neutral or rolled while parked, sometimes striking other vehicles or people.
- Some owners reported the vehicle rolling backward or forward unintentionally even with the transmission in park.
- Steering wheel force and control loss were reported alongside brake and power steering failure during low-speed driving.
- A tire burst suddenly during normal driving, forcing the steering wheel to pull right and causing a curb impact.
- Airbags failed to deploy and seat belts did not lock during a crash after the vehicle was run off the road.
- Pedal adjustment and cargo light controls stopped working shortly after purchase, alongside unexpected engine revving in reverse.
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?
- Compared to other Silverado 1500 model years, the 2014 ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 out of a possible range spanning 16 years and 1,560 NHTSA complaints logged.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA data shows brakes (447 complaints, 29% share), steering (427 complaints, 27% share), and electrical system issues (384 complaints, 25% share) as the top problem areas.
- Does the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 19 recalls for this model year, including one do-not-drive recall, covering seat belts, brakes, steering, and airbags.
- What year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 should I avoid?
- Among the 16 model years tracked, 2014, 2015, 2019, and 2021 all carry an Avoid verdict, with 2014 ranked worst overall with a complaint index of 100.
- At what mileage do 2014 Silverado 1500 problems usually show up?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median failure mileage of 59,000 overall, with brake issues at 67,000 miles, steering at 63,000 miles, and electrical issues at 60,940 miles.