2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 384 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 25% of all 1,560 complaints that year, with 12 crashes, 10 fires, and 8 injuries linked to this area. Three electrical-system recalls apply to this model year, and median mileage at failure was 60,940 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 384
- 25% of 1,560
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 10
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 60,940 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Power seats and mirrors have been reported to move on their own while backing up, in one case causing a crash into a pole.
- Owners describe the engine stalling at low speed and shutting off unexpectedly, sometimes while turning, occasionally leading to a crash.
- Several owners report electrical fires traced to a control/computer board in the dash or to the rear window defroster wiring, with smoke or flames appearing from the dash or rear cab area.
- Radio and infotainment systems reportedly turn on and off randomly, change stations on their own, or lose phone connection without input from the driver.
- Owners report sudden loss of power steering or steering lock while driving, in at least one case resulting in a crash.
- Vehicles have reportedly lost electrical power entirely while driving, including full shutdown with stability control and dashboard error messages appearing beforehand.
When 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 5, 2013, latest Aug 16, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- NHTSA 15V640000Oct 9, 2015Electrical System3,073 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
Risk: If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15573.
- NHTSA 14V614000Oct 1, 2014Electrical System106,307 vehicles
Electrical system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMÂs number for this recall is 14515.
- NHTSA 14V301000Jun 6, 2014Electrical System57,512 vehicles
Electrical system:software
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban vehicles equipped with a base radio and an internal amplifier. The radios in the affected vehicles may become inoperative, and as a result, there would be no audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened with the key in the ignition or no audible seat belt warning indicating the seat belts were not buckled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Without an audible indicator, the driver may not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway. Additionally, there would be no reminder that the driver's or front seat passenger's seat belt is not buckled, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GMC owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14315.
Electrical System 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 electrical system complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 384 electrical system complaints for the 2014 Silverado 1500, which is 25% of the 1,560 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are there recalls for electrical problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Yes. Three electrical system recalls apply: campaign 15V640000 for the ignition lock housing, 14V614000 for the chassis electronic module, and 14V301000 for radio software affecting units with an internal amplifier.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2014 Silverado 1500 is 60,940 miles.
- Have electrical issues caused fires or crashes on this truck?
- NHTSA data tied to this component shows 12 crashes, 10 fires, and 8 injuries reported for the 2014 Silverado 1500.