2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,560 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 19 Silverado 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 75 involved a crash and 18 involved a fire. 41 people were injured and 4 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seat belts, frontApr 8, 2021
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.
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 21V245000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, wheel speed sensor/tone ringOct 24, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Campaign 19V761000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuumSep 6, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Campaign 19V645000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJul 10, 2017
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V437000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemJun 29, 2017
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.
If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 17V414000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalSep 8, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, 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.
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.
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 October 13, 2016. 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 16007.
Campaign 16V651000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: structure
106 reports, newest first. Show all
Structure, Oct 25, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the contact drove over a bump in the roadway and heard an abnormal sound. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the subframe underneath the vehicle was extremely rusted. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and charged the contact for a new subframe. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
Structure, Oct 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was a loud thumping noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where it was inspected. The contact stated that he observed an unknown component corroded underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sub frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Structure, Aug 16, 2023
The frame has rusted to the point that expensive repairs are needed for a truck that's 9 years old. The problem started around 2020, at 120K miles. I already had the gas tank crossmember replaced, only to now have the rear crossmember rust out including the rear of the tailgate. The rear strut is now hitting the bed compromising the performance of the suspension. When the rear strut mount broke, it caught the rear body harness and cut two cables that caused the traction control to shut off while I was driving. I attached pictures of the damage.
Structure, Jun 14, 2023
Brought truck in for a NYS inspection and it failed due to rust and cracked frame. While it was still on the lift the frame collapsed and the back end fell off the lift. Luckily nobody was under it. This seems to be a common issue on many of the Chevy forums. Something needs to be done before failures like this happen on the roads.
Structure, Apr 24, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to be serviced, the independent mechanic informed him that contact the sub frame was corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Structure, Apr 16, 2023
Paint peeling all over vehicle
Electrical system, Structure, Dec 28, 2022
Damage to fuse panel and front left speaker on driver side dash. The Antenna on top of the trucks cab has a known issue to leak. And has leaked down the front left column on top of the fuse panel causing corrosion and damage to electrical components. No evaluation has been done by a certified technician for damage. But available for evaluation per request. No warning lights present.
Structure, Jul 27, 2021
Paint adhesion issues. Paint flaking. Upon internet research, these issues are common with this body style truck.
Structure, Jun 28, 2021
PAINT PEELING OFF CAB.
Interior lighting, Structure, Jun 17, 2021
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated while entering their vehicle after a rainstorm, they noticed water leaking into the interior of the rear section of the vehicle. A puddle of water was on the floor. The contact stated the water seems to be seeping into the interior from the third rear brake light sealing from the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Structure, Feb 14, 2021
RUST ACCUMULATION IS VERY EXTREME
Structure, Jan 28, 2021
THE PAINT ON THE REAR PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS IS PEELING OFF. LOOKS TO ME THAT IT'S A BAD BATCH OF PAINT. IT'S PEELING OFF ON THE SAME LOCATION ON BOTH DOORS AND THIS WASN'T CAUSED BY ROCK CHIPS OR ANY TYPE OF IMPACT.
Structure, Aug 21, 2020
PEELING/FLAKING PAINT PASSENGER REAR DOOR ON THE POST NEAREST THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE TRUCK IS WHITE. 2014 50K MILES GARAGE KEPT. WILL SEARCH THE VEHICLE FOR MORE PAINT ISSUES.
Electrical system, Structure, Jul 19, 2020
THE PAINT ON THE TOP CAB IS PEELING AND THE DOOR LOCKS STICK ALL THE TIME.
Structure, Jun 17, 2020
PAINT ON REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR STARTED TO PEEL AWAY WITH NOT DAMAGE TO THE BODY OR PRIMER. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT COVERED , AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE A LOCAL DEALERSHIP REPAIR THIS AT MY OWN COST. *TR
Structure, Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 9, 2020, crash, fire
DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND STRUCK AN ONCOMING TRAILER AND ULTIMATELY LOST HIS LIFE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BUT STILL ON OUR POSSESSION. *TR
Structure, Other or unspecified, Mar 24, 2020
PAINT ON MY 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO IS CHIPPING OR FLAKING OFF FOR REASONS OTHER THAN NATURAL CAUSES. THE VEHICLE IS GARAGE KEPT AND HAS ONLY 55,000 MILES ON IT. THE PAINT SHOULD IN NO WAY BE FAILING WITH A VEHICLE THIS NEW AND THIS EXPENSIVE. AS YOU WILL SEE IN THE PHOTOS THE PAINT NOT STICKING IS IN AREAS THAT DO NOT INCUR DAMAGE FROM EVERYDAY DRIVING. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND GM MANUFACTURER AND BOTH HAVE TOLD ME THAT PAINT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. WHEN I DO A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH FOR "2014 SILVERADO PAINT," THERE ARE 100S OF FORUMS WITH 1000S OF COMMENTS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. ONE OF THE FIRST PICTURES I CAME TO WHEN I SEARCHED, SHOWED THE SAME VEHICLE WITH PAINT GONE IN THE EXACT SAME SPOTS. AFTER TALKING WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER NUMEROUS TIMES, I FELT THIS WAS ONE OF MY LAST RESORTS. THE MANUFACTURER LAUGHED ME OFF AND SAID NHTSA WOULD PAY NO ATTENTION AS PAINT ISNT A SAFETY CONCERN. SOMEONE HAS TO MAKE THIS RIGHT WITHOUT ME HAVING TO SPEND THOUSANDS TO REPAINT. IT'S A CLEAR MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE BY ALL STANDARDS. THE COST OF THEIR VEHICLES BEING SO HIGH, ALL PARTS SHOULD LAST FOR MORE THAN 55000 MILES, INCLUDING THE PAINT. AGAIN, THIS VEHICLE IS GARAGE KEPT AND LOSES PAINT JUST BY DRIVING WITH A BREEZE OUT. ASIDE FROM THE 2 PHOTOS ATTACHED, I'M ALSO LOSING PAINT AROUND THE WINDSHIELD AND LOW ON THE DOOR PANELS.
Structure, Mar 10, 2020
THIS IS THE WORST PAINT JOB I HAVE EVER HAD ON A VEHICLE. WE BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW FROM PASO ROBLES CHEVROLET ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2014. BY SUMMER OF 2018, THE PAINT HAD STARTED PEELING OFF THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR OF CHEVROLETS. CHEVROLET AND THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HELP. THIS YEAR I TOOK THE TRUCK IN TO GET THE DOORS PAINTED WHICH COST ME $2,500. WHILE AT THE BODY SHOP, THEY DISCOVERED THREE MORE PLACES THAT THE PAINT IS CHIPPING AND PEELING OFF. I PUT IN ANOTHER CASE WITH CHEVROLET AND THEY DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE.
Structure, Service brakes, Feb 27, 2020, crash
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WHILE COMING UP TO TRAFFIC AND COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME ROCK HARD AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP IN TIME. IN AN ATTEMPT TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM CRASHING INTO THE REAR OF THE OTHER OTHER VEHICLES, I SWERVED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID THEM AND SIDE SWIPED A GUARDRAIL. MY VEHICLE NOW HAS BODY DAMAGED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT HAS BEEN DROPPED OFF AT CONCORD CHEVROLET IN CONCORD, CALIFORNIA. I ALSO FILED A CLAIM WITH MY INSURANCE AS WELL AS GENERAL MOTORS.
Structure, Feb 21, 2020
PAINT ON MY 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO BUBBLING AND PEELING OFF
Structure, Jan 21, 2020
SATELLITE-RADIO ANTENNA ON TOP OF TRUCK IS LEAKING INSIDE OF THE TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY WHEN THIS OCCURRED. DAMAGE DONE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE TRUCK DUE TO THIS HAPPENING.
Structure, Jan 2, 2020
PAINT STARTED PEELING ON THE A PILLAR DRIVER SIDE AND IS NOW PEELING ON PASSENGER SIDE SAME PLACE. ALSO DRIVER SIDE REAR WINDOW CORNER PEELING AS WELL AS PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW CORNER PAINT PEELING SAME PLACE. PAINT IS NOW STARTING TO PEEL ABOVE THE REAR DOOR ON THE ROOF AS WELL. I SPOKE TO CHEVY DEALER AS WELL AS CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THE BBB ALL SAID OUT OF WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH IT IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND THE DISCOVERY RULE SHOULD APPLY AS THERE WAS NO WAY FOR ME TO KNOW THE PAINT WAS DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
Air bags, Structure, Service brakes, Sep 23, 2019, crash, fire
THERE WAS A DEATH IN THIS VEHICLE ON A STATE HIGHWAY GA I-20 WB. POLICE REPORTS WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNSALVAGABLE. RECALLS ISSUED ARE DATED AFTER THIS DATE.
Structure, Jul 26, 2019
PAINT PEELING..PAINT ON HOOD, SIDE DOORS BY WINDOWS ARE PEELING
Structure, Jun 15, 2019
THE PAINT ON MY TRUCK IS PEALING OFF. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CHEVROLET AND THEY INVESTIGATED THE PROBLEM. CHEVROLET DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT BUT SINCE THE TRUCK HAD 69000 MILES ON IT AND WAS OUT OF THE FACTORY WARRANTY THEY WOULD NOT FIX THE PAINT. I FEEL SINCE IT WAS DETERMINED A FACTORY DEFECT THEY SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPAIRS.