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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 86 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 6% of all 1,560 complaints that year, with 5 crashes and no related recalls. The median mileage at failure was 10,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
86
6% of 1,560
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
10,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden tire blowouts that jerk the steering wheel and cause the vehicle to strike a curb.
  • Many describe persistent vibration felt through the steering wheel, seat, and gas pedal, most noticeable at highway speeds roughly between 58 and 70 mph, sometimes called the "Chevy shake."
  • Some owners say dealers replaced or rebalanced tires and swapped the drive shaft but the vibration returned or worsened.
  • Several report premature rust forming on the frame and rear axle within a few thousand miles, appearing at jack points and spreading over time.
  • A few describe a wobble sensation in the 35-45 mph range that mimics a bent wheel even though the wheel tests fine.

When 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 2, 2014, latest Sep 19, 2024.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter82014 Q12015 Q22016 Q32018 Q22020 Q12021 Q22023 Q2
86 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q1 to 2024 Q3; peak 2014 Q4 (8).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Silverado 1500 model year

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

  1. 201022 (5%)
  2. 201130 (5%)
  3. 201224 (8%)
  4. 201329 (8%)
  5. 201486 (6%)
  6. 201547 (4%)
  7. 201644 (6%)
  8. 201730 (4%)
  9. 201849 (9%)
  10. 201936 (3%)
  11. 202034 (5%)
  12. 202126 (3%)
  13. 20229 (1%)
  14. 20234 (1%)
  15. 20244 (1%)
  16. 20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2014 Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 86 complaints in this area for the 2014 model year, which is 6% of the 1,560 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2014 Silverado 1500?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2014 Silverado 1500.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 10,000 miles.
Did these suspension or wheel problems cause crashes?
NHTSA data shows 5 crashes linked to complaints in this area for the 2014 Silverado 1500, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does 2014 compare to other Silverado 1500 years for this problem?
The 86 complaints in 2014 are the highest raw count among the years listed, though 2018 had a higher share at 9% of that year's total complaints versus 6% for 2014.

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.