2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 447 brake complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 29% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 67,000 miles. Two recalls (19V761000 and 19V645000) cover related brake control module and vacuum pump issues.
- Brakes complaints
- 447
- 29% of 1,560
- Crashes reported
- 33
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 67,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal suddenly turns hard and stiff, requiring much greater force to slow or stop the truck.
- After highway driving, brakes lose effectiveness and the truck continues rolling several feet at low speed, sometimes into a wall or another vehicle.
- Complete loss of braking power occurs at low speeds, such as while pulling into a parking spot or approaching a stop, leading to minor collisions.
- Owners link the brake stiffness and failure to the vacuum pump and brake booster, sometimes discovered only after a dealer inspection.
- Some brake events happen alongside sudden engine shutdown and multiple dashboard error codes while slowing down at an intersection.
When 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 14, 2013, latest Aug 12, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 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.
Brakes complaints by Silverado 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 447 brake complaints for the 2014 Silverado 1500, which is 29% of the 1,560 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Yes. Recall 19V761000 covers reprogramming the EBCM on certain 2014-2018 Silverado 1500 trucks, and recall 19V645000 addresses a vacuum pump issue affecting brake booster performance on 2014-2018 Silverado models.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2014 Silverado 1500?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on this model year is 67,000 miles.
- Have the 2014 Silverado 1500 brake problems caused crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 33 crashes, 2 fires, and 9 injuries associated with brake complaints on the 2014 Silverado 1500.
- Is the 2014 Silverado 1500 worse for brake complaints than other years?
- Among Silverado 1500 model years listed, 2014 has 447 brake complaints at a 29% share, higher than 2010-2013 but slightly below the 34% and 35% shares seen in 2015 and 2016.