YearToAvoid

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has a complaint index of 15, ranking 18th out of 21 model years, and earns a Best verdict. It has 40 complaints, 2 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
15/100
#18 of 21 Silverado 2500 years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
40
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Top issue
Fuel System
Best nearby year
2013
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
—
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2014 Chevy Silverado 2500 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Fuel System8 (20%)
  2. Electrical System7 (18%)
  3. Engine7 (18%)
  4. Airbags6 (15%)
  5. Other5 (13%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain5 (13%)
  7. Brakes4 (10%)
  8. Steering4 (10%)
  9. Seat Belts2 (5%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (5%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • ABS can engage at slow speeds even in dry conditions, causing total loss of braking and longer stopping distances.
  • The fuse panel has melted down and caught fire, in one case stopping the truck and requiring a tow to the dealership.
  • A burning odor has been reported while driving around 30 mph, traced to the gravel guard around the fuel tank catching fire.
  • The front differential yoke or universal joint has broken, in one case while shifting into reverse during plowing, spilling oil and stopping the truck.
  • Power steering has temporarily cut out during low-speed turns, such as backing into a parking space or turning into a garage, reportedly happening multiple times.
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2014Sep 2016Aug 2018Nov 2019Apr 2021Oct 2022Jul 2023Mar 2024
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Nov 2025; peak Feb 2019 (3).

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V054000Feb 5, 2021Airbags1,778,128 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.

  2. NHTSA 18V267000Apr 26, 2018Other6,154 vehicles

    Equipment

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

    Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.

2014 compared with other Silverado 2500 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Best10533—
2013Best5513—
2014Best15402—
2015Avoid801766—
2016Caution501235—

All Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 model has a complaint index of 15 and ranks 18th out of 21 years for this model, earning a Best verdict relative to other Silverado 2500 years.
What problems does the 2014 Silverado 2500 have?
The top problem area is the Fuel System, with 8 complaints (20% of the total), followed by Electrical System and Engine issues, each with 7 complaints (18% each).
Does the 2014 Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Silverado 2500: one for an airbag inflator replacement and one for a fire extinguisher replacement. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
What is the median mileage for failures on the 2014 Silverado 2500?
Across all reported problems, the median mileage at failure was 70,900 miles, though this varies by system, from 12,500 miles for engine issues to 233,000 miles for airbag issues.

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.