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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 41 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 3% of its 1,560 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 63,000. There are no related recalls for this problem area on this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
41
3% of 1,560
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
63,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Windows have shattered or bulged outward and broken with no impact, including a rear door glass that cracked while the truck was parked.
  • Some owners report the windshield fogged over and the defroster only cleared the driver's side, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
  • A side window reportedly collapsed downward into the door while driving at highway speed.
  • Owners describe windshields cracking near the wiper blade area during cold weather use of the washer fluid.
  • Reflections from climate control knob lights onto the rear window were reported to bounce into the inside rearview mirror at night, obstructing visibility.

When 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 20, 2013, latest Mar 31, 2023.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2013Feb 2015Jul 2017Feb 2018Sep 2018May 2019Dec 2020Feb 2022
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Mar 2023; peak Mar 2018 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers 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. 20115 (1%)
  3. 20122 (1%)
  4. 201310 (3%)
  5. 201441 (3%)
  6. 201539 (3%)
  7. 201618 (2%)
  8. 201720 (2%)
  9. 20188 (2%)
  10. 201919 (2%)
  11. 202011 (2%)
  12. 20217 (1%)
  13. 20227 (1%)
  14. 20238 (2%)
  15. 20245 (2%)
  16. 20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2014 Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 41 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, which is 3% of the 1,560 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Silverado 1500 windows or wipers?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2014 Silverado 1500 is 63,000 miles.
Did any of these complaints involve crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2014 Silverado 1500.
Is the 2014 Silverado 1500 worse than other years for this issue?
The 2014 model's 41 complaints and 3% share are similar to 2015's 39 complaints and 3% share, both higher than most other model years listed, which range from 1% to 2%.

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.