2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 239 engine complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 15% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 52,500. A related recall (14V007000) covers an engine control module reprogram. Six fires and five injuries were reported in this area.
- Engine complaints
- 239
- 15% of 1,560
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 52,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of acceleration or engine stall while driving at highway speed, sometimes with warning lights and green fluid leaking underneath.
- Some describe a burning odor or smoke coming from the engine compartment or vents without the dealer being able to duplicate the problem.
- Several complaints describe a tapping or knocking noise from the engine followed by a diagnosis that the engine needed replacement.
- A few owners report the engine stalling at very low speed, causing a loss of power steering and braking and leading to a low-speed crash.
- One report describes a hood fire that spread to the headliner and front seats while the truck was parked.
When 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 19, 2014, latest Aug 21, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- NHTSA 14V007000Jan 13, 2014Engine325,213 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
Risk: The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.
Engine 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 engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA lists 239 engine complaints for the 2014 model year, accounting for 15% of the 1,560 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for engine problems on the 2014 Silverado 1500?
- Yes. Recall 14V007000 covers the engine and involves GM reprogramming the engine control module free of charge; it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 52,500 at the time of failure for engine-related complaints.
- Are the engine problems dangerous?
- NHTSA records 7 crashes, 6 fires, and 5 injuries tied to this complaint area for the 2014 Silverado 1500.