YearToAvoid

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 39 fuel system complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, about 3% of all 1,560 complaints filed for the year. Owners reported fuel odor, fuel leaks, and injector failures, with a median failure mileage of 35,500. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data.

Fuel System complaints
39
3% of 1,560
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
35,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Strong gasoline odor inside the cabin or under the hood while the engine runs, sometimes accompanied by visible smoke.
  • Fuel leaking from underneath the truck shortly after starting, in one case draining most of a full tank within a few miles.
  • Failed fuel injector seals or faulty fuel injectors diagnosed by dealers after engine jumping, missing, or check engine light events.
  • Fuel fill neck plastic plug breaking loose during fueling, causing gasoline to spill at the pump.
  • Leaking high-pressure fuel lines under the intake manifold causing raw fuel smell drawn into the cabin.
  • Sudden difficulty starting or engine stalling while running, suspected to be tied to the fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator.

When 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 3, 2014, latest Mar 14, 2026.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2014Dec 2016Feb 2018Jan 2021Mar 2023Sep 2024Aug 2025
39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Mar 2026; peak Jan 2015 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201010 (2%)
  2. 201120 (3%)
  3. 20127 (2%)
  4. 20137 (2%)
  5. 201439 (3%)
  6. 201532 (3%)
  7. 201627 (3%)
  8. 201738 (5%)
  9. 201819 (4%)
  10. 201939 (4%)
  11. 202039 (5%)
  12. 202128 (3%)
  13. 202243 (7%)
  14. 202338 (10%)
  15. 202426 (8%)
  16. 20257 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA list for the 2014 Silverado 1500?
NHTSA lists 39 fuel system complaints for the 2014 Silverado 1500, which is about 3% of the 1,560 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Silverado 1500 fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the fuel system on the 2014 Silverado 1500.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2014 Silverado 1500 is 35,500 miles.
Did the fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data links this complaint category to 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries for the 2014 Silverado 1500.
Is the 2014 Silverado 1500 worse than other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2014 Silverado 1500 had 39 fuel system complaints (3% share), similar to 2019 and 2020 (also 39 complaints), but its share is lower than 2022's 7% and 2023's 10%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.