2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems
Steering complaints account for 427 of 1,560 total complaints (27%) on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the highest share of any model year in this range. NHTSA lists two related recalls, and owners report crashes at a median mileage of 63,000.
- Steering complaints
- 427
- 27% of 1,560
- Crashes reported
- 16
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 63,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden, temporary loss of electric power steering assist, often at low speeds like 3-7 mph, making the wheel hard to turn and leading to low-speed collisions.
- Some report intermittent loss of steering that returns on its own after the incident, with stabilitrak or power steering warning lights illuminating at the same time.
- A few describe the steering wheel turning on its own or locking briefly while turning or exiting a driveway, causing the truck to veer into objects.
- Some drivers lost steering control at higher speeds, around 40 to 60 mph, resulting in the vehicle leaving the road or striking objects.
- Several owners note that airbags failed to deploy during these steering-related crashes despite front-end damage.
When 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 1, 2014, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- NHTSA 17V414000Jun 29, 2017Steering690,685 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.
Risk: If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.
- NHTSA 14V246000May 14, 2014Steering477 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 23, 2013, through March 25, 2014, 2014 GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured May 25, 2013, through March 31, 2014, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 27, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment may not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack.
Risk: An improperly tightened tie rod attachment may allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14204. NOTE: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Owners should contact GM to have their vehicles towed to the dealership.
Steering 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 common are steering complaints on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA lists 427 steering complaints for the 2014 Silverado 1500, which is 27% of all 1,560 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among the years shown.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two steering-related recalls: campaign 14V246000 for inner tie rod tightening, and campaign 17V414000 for a software update addressing temporary loss of electric power steering assist during low-speed turning.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2014 Silverado 1500 is 63,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Have steering problems led to crashes or injuries on this model year?
- NHTSA records 16 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries linked to the steering complaints filed for the 2014 Silverado 1500.
- Does the steering complaint rate improve in later Silverado 1500 model years?
- Yes. The steering complaint share drops from 27% in 2014 to 15% in 2015, 14% in 2016, and further down to single digits by 2018 and beyond, based on NHTSA data.