2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Seat Belts Problems
NHTSA lists 51 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of its 1,560 total complaints, with 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 49,000 miles, and three recalls cover seat belt tensioners and related SDM software.
- Seat Belts complaints
- 51
- 3% of 1,560
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 49,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical seat belt symptoms owners report
- Shoulder or lap belts fail to lock during a collision, letting the driver or passenger strike the steering wheel or windshield area.
- Rear seat belts do not retract after being unbuckled, leaving the webbing hanging out and creating a tripping hazard.
- Seat belts unexpectedly lock or tighten on their own while driving around 50 mph with no crash event.
- Driver's side belt fails to secure the occupant during a rear-end collision, resulting in injuries requiring medical treatment.
- Owners report delays getting recall parts for the tensioner cable defect, with dealers unable to complete the repair for extended periods.
When 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 seat belt complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 17, 2014, latest Aug 12, 2026.
Seat Belts recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 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 17V437000Jul 10, 2017Seat Belts40,683 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
- NHTSA 16V209000Apr 12, 2016Seat Belts895,232 vehicles
Seat belts
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. This movement may result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.
Risk: If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. 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 15822.
Seat Belts 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 seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA lists 51 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Silverado 1500, which is 3% of the 1,560 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a seat belt recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 16V209000 for seat belt tensioner damage, 17V437000 for SDM software affecting airbag/seat belt function, and 21V245000 for an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly.
- At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up on the 2014 Silverado 1500?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 49,000 miles.
- Have there been crashes or injuries linked to seat belt complaints on this truck?
- NHTSA data shows 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries among the 51 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Silverado 1500.
- How does the 2014 model compare to other Silverado 1500 years for seat belt complaints?
- The 2014 model year has the highest share among listed years at 3% of complaints, compared to 2% or less in most other years and 0% in 2023.