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: other or unspecified
204 reports, newest first. Show all
Other or unspecified, Jul 13, 2021
The vehicle wobbles really bad while driving at high speeds. I have heard of a lot of other people having this same issue. Please look into it. Thank you.
Seats, Other or unspecified, May 14, 2021
CABLE ATTACHING DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BROKE
Power train, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, May 10, 2021
VEHICLE STARTS TO SHAKE WHEN DRIVEN ABOVE 70MPH. IF BRAKES ARE APPLIED TO REDUCE SPEEDS FROM 75-70 THE SHAKING SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES, BUT DECREASES TO THE NORMAL SHAKING ONCE THE BRAKES ARE RELEASED.
Power train, Other or unspecified, May 8, 2021
1) TRANSMISSION WHEN OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 ML PER HOUR, TRUCK ONLY HAD 107,000 MILES HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION MORE LIKE A REBUILD TRANSMISSION FROM THE DEALER. 2) MY AIR CONDITIONER WHEN OUT 9 MONTHS LATER AFTER REPLACING TRANSMISSION, THERE WAS A LEAK ON THE A/C CONDENSER, DEALER REPLACE THE CONDENSER TWO YEARS LATER AIR CONDITIONER WHEN OUT A GAIN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM A/C CONDENSER LEAKING THE CONDENSER THAT DEALER REPLACE. THIS'S NOT COMENT AND I THINK GM NEEDS STEP IN TO THE PLATE AND LOOKED IN TO THIS TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER LEAKING REFRIGERAN.
Other or unspecified, Apr 19, 2021
BRAKING IS HARD. VACUUM PUMP ISSUE. I WAS DRIVING AND PUSHED ON THE BRAKES AND IT WAS VERY HARD
Other or unspecified, Apr 19, 2021
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND HAVE IT IN SHE SHOP BECAUSE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR. UPON THE DEALER INSPECTION THEY DETERMINED A HOLE TO BE IN THE CONDENSER BY THE RADIATOR CAUSING A BIG LEAK.
Other or unspecified, Apr 11, 2021
2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB LT. A/C BLOWS HOT AIR A/C CONDENSER IS LEAKING. THIS SEAMS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM THAT I AND MANY MORE PEOPLE THINK SHOULD BE A RECALL STARTED ON. MY 2014 SIVERODO ONLY HAS 53,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A LOYAL CHEVROLET TRUCK CUSTOMER. THIS VEHICLE IS IN ALL ORIGINAL CONDITION AND HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED OR REPAIRED.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Service brakes, Mar 22, 2021
WHILE DRIVING, THE "SERVICE TRAILER BRAKES SYSTEM" KEPT COMING ON. THERE WAS A VISUAL AND AUDIO WARNING CHIME THAT WOULD NOT STOP. INSTEAD OF A SINGLE NOTIFICATION TO THE DRIVER, THE INTERMITTENT CONNECTION WOULD RESULT IN THE ERROR MESSAGE CONTINUOUSLY RE-APPEARING AND CHIMING. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DISTRACTING AND COULD INCREASE RISK OF CRASH. I REMOVED THE BRAKE GAIN CONTROLLER FROM THE DASH AND FOUND CORROSION ON AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT STRIP. AFTER CLEANING IT WITH ELECTRONICS CLEANER, THE ERROR MESSAGE WENT AWAY.
Other or unspecified, Mar 21, 2021
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON MY VEHICLE. TURNS OUT IT IS CATALYTIC CONVERTER. MY VEHICLE IS WELL MAINTAINED SO NOT UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS GOING ON , BUT IT IS NOT NORMAL. THAT IS A VERY EXPENSIVE PEICE FOR IT TO GIVE OUT JUST LIKE THAT. IN ALL HONESTY HAS TO BE THE WORST MODEL OF CHEVY I HAVE OWNED. SO MANY PROBLEMS. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE THERE IS NO WAY THIS CAN BE A PROBLEM IN A NEWER VEHICLE. WHEN I TOOK IT TO GET CHECKED THE MECHANICS DIDN'T EVEN BELIEVE IT.
Steering, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Mar 10, 2021
LONG STORY SHORT. THIS IS A WEEKLY ISSUE THAT I NO LONGER FEEL SAFE IN THIS TRUCK. LAST YEAR ABOUT 5/2020 I TOOK IT ON A 6 HOUR-ROUND TRIP DRIVE. THE HIGHWAY IS 70 MILES PER HOUR. ABOUT MIDWAY BACK HOME THE TRUCK JERKED HARD AND SHUT OFF FOR A SECOND AND TURNED BACK ON. WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH! I PULLED OVER TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING WAS STILL "OKAY" TO DRIVE HOME FOR THE NEXT 2 HOURS. I AM VERY LUCKY THAT, THAT DID NOT RESULT INTO A SERIOUS COLLISION. I HAD A FULL TRUCK OF PEOPLE INCLUDING A CHILD ALONG WITH A 4X4 IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. THIS CONTINUES TO BE AN ON GOING ISSUE WITH THE "STABILITRACK" ALERT ALWAYS COMING ON EVERY SECOND. ANOTHER OCCASION I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN HALF-WAY THROUGH THE ENTRANCE WAY, THE TRUCK SHUT OFF, COMPLETELY. NONE OF THE LIGHTS TURNED ON, THE TRUCK WOULD NOT TURN ON FOR A GOOD 10 MINUTES. I WAS BLOCKING THE ENTRANCE AND THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO ABOUT IT. THEN JUST RECENTLY I NOTICE THAT MY LIGHTS, ALL LIGHTS FLICKER WHEN I MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL OR WHEN I STEP ON THE BREAK AND GAS PEDALS. IF I DRIVE IT LONG ENOUGH ALL SOUND IS OFF EVEN THOUGH THE VOLUME IS UP. THEN WHEN I NEED TO MAKE ANY TURN, ANY DIRECTION, THE WHEEL BECOMES HARD TO TURN TO THE POINT WHERE I CANNOT MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL THEN IT SHUTS OFF AGAIN. I HAVE BEEN LUCKY THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN IN A SERIOUS COLLISON DUE TO THIS. I SEE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE SAME ISSUES I HAVE. I HAVE TWO SMALL CHILDREN AND IF THIS TRUCK IS THE REASON WE GET INJURED, I WILL BE SEEKING LEGAL ACTION. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WITH MY CONCERNS BUT THE DIAGNOSTICS NEVER BRING UP AN ISSUE.
Other or unspecified, Mar 6, 2021
TRUCK RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHEN DRIVING AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS
Other or unspecified, Engine, Feb 21, 2021
RADIATOR HAS STRESS CRACKS IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER. THE DEALER HAS DONE WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT AND THERMOSTATS UPGRADE. DEALER HAS REPLACED RADIATOR 3 TIMES AND I HAVE PAID LABOR AND PARTS. THE CRACKS OCCUR ABOUT EVERY 2 YEARS.
Tires, Other or unspecified, Jan 23, 2021, crash
I WAS HIT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF MY TRUCK ON THE HIGHWAY AND ENDED UP HITTING THE WALL IT WILL NEED A BALLJOINT, CONTROL ARM, FENDER,HOOD AND PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT, STILL NEEDS FIXED BUT IT ONLY HAS 60K MILES ON IT
Other or unspecified, Dec 30, 2020
WHILE EXITING INTERSTATE WE LOST ALL PULLING POWER. AFTER A FEW MOMENTS IT LET US MOVE THE VEHICLE BUT PULLING POWER WAS SLIPPING, THEN WE LOST PULL AGAIN AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. THERE WERE NO SERVICE ENGINE LIGHTS OR ANYTHING AND NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS BAD. I HAVE JUST OVER 110,000 MILES ON THIS TRUCK AND THE REPAIR SHOP TELLS ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSIONS ON THIS VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Visibility, Other or unspecified, Dec 21, 2020, fire
I REMOTE STARTED MY TRUCK AND IT STARTED SMOKING FROM THE REAR OF THE CREW CAB, IT WENT OUT BUT LEFT BROWN SNOW AROUND IT BUT ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD THE RIGHT REAR GLASS EXPLODED AND LUCKILY MY OLDEST DAUGHTER IS FORWARD FACING IN HER CHILD SEAT AND THE GLASS WENT OVER OR BEHIND HER CHAIR. IF MY YOUNGEST WAS THERE SHE WOULD HAVE CERTAINLY TAKEN GLASS TO THE FACE AND BEEN TOO YOUNG TO NOT PUT IT IN HER MOUTH IF IT DIDN'T IMMEDIATELY HURT HER. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE REMOTE START WAS USED AND I BELIEVE MY VEHICLES REAR DEFROSTERS WERE ENGAGED DURING THE REMOTE START.THE SMOKE STARTED IMMEDIATELY AND I SHUT IT OFF TO GET IT TO GO AWAY AND REMOVED THEM STAINED SNOW FROM THE AREA. THE GLASS EXPLODED ABOUT A MILE DOWN THE ROAD WITH NO OTHER WARNING SIGN. I SAW ONLINE THAT CANADA ALREADY HAS A RECALL OUT FOR THIS FIRE/SAFETY HAZARD AND I?M NOT SURE THE OUT OF POCKET REPLACEMENT WINDOW I GET WILL MAKE THE TRUCK ANY SAFER FOR ME AND MY KIDS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Other or unspecified, Oct 15, 2020
WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY VEHICLE SHUT OFF POWER, TRUCK STARTED TO SHAKE,COULD NOT TURN ALMOST GOT INTO ACCIDENT FINALLY WAS ABLE TO GET TO CURB,ALL LIGHT WERE ON TRUCK,WOULDN'T START AGAIN.WAIT ALL MOST 1 HR.IT STARTED.TOOK IN TO CHEVY DEALERSHIP THREE TIME THEY KEPT SAY NOTHING WRONG ,DIAGNOSED BATTERY OK COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG..I WOULDN'T LEAVE ASK HIM TO CHECK NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE MECHANIC SAY OK.. NOW THEY LOOK INTO MORE COMPLETELY SAY ON MODULAR STARTING MECHANISM... NO RECALLS ON THIS THERE ARE QUITE OF PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS ONLINE. .SIMPLE FIX REPLACE NEGATIVE CABLE!!!!
Seats, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Oct 6, 2020
OK SO I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR THE BRAKE RECALL WHICH NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT BUT NOW WHEN ENGAGING BRAKES VEHICLE WON'T STOP BRAKE PEDDLE GOES TO THE FLOOR THEN BRAKE LIGHT STABILIZER LIGHT THERE'S ONE MORE LIGHT THAT COMES ON CAN'T SEEM TO REMEMBER SO I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THEY DID TO MY TRUCK BUT I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT IF CHEVY COULD FIX IT AT NO CHARGE BEING THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG IN THE FIRST PLACE AND NOW AFTER THEY TOUCHED MY TRUCK MY BRAKES IS [XXX] UP PEDDLE SHAKES LIKE CRAZY WHEN SLOWING DOWN PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Other or unspecified, Oct 2, 2020
MY TRUCK ISN'T CHANGING GEARS LIKE IT SHOULD AND JERKS WHEN I SLOW DOWN AND APPLY THE BRAKES. MY MECHANIC SAID MY TRANSMISSION IS BAD AND THERE'S A RECALL ON MY MAKE & MODEL TRUCK
Other or unspecified, Sep 23, 2020
PAINT PEELING OFF HOOD, DOORS, TOP OF TRUCK, BED OF TRUCK DOOR FRAMES.
Other or unspecified, Aug 31, 2020
MY AIR CONDITIONING CONTINUES TO GO OUT AND LEAK OUT THE FLUIDS,I HAVE HAD THE SYSTEM CHECKED AND A LEAK COULD NOT BE FOUND. I LIVE IN AZ.AND NEED COOLING WHILE USING MY VEHICLE. THE LACK OF COOLING CAUSES ME TO GET OVER HEATED AND EVEN CAUSES ME TO BECOME PHYSICALLY ILL, I SHOULD HAVE A GOOD WORKING SYSTEM,I HAVE RESEARCH AND ALL 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. CLEARLY THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF AND DEALERS DON'T HAVE ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS.I BECOME I'LL EVERYTIME I HAVE TO USE MY TRUCK,ITS 112 DEGREES IN AZ AND I DON'T HAVE AC...
Seat belts, Other or unspecified, Aug 25, 2020
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT CLIP IN. ALSO, CONDENSER & POWER SWITCH ON AC UNIT ALL OF A SUDDEN WENT BAD. ACCORDING TO PURCELL TIRE & AUTO, DESOTO, MO. YESTERDAY. I'VE HAD THIS TRUCK IN THAT SHOP 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS ALL STARTED ON OR ABOUT AUG. 10TH 2020
Steering, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Aug 7, 2020
IN MOTION AND AT LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT WHEN IDLING INTO A TIGHT TURN, LIKE A PARKING LOT OR SPACE. IT HASN'T ALWAYS CUT TOTALLY OFF. USUALLY THE 'STABILITY TRAC' LIGHT COMES ON WITH THE FAILURE, BUT SOME TIMES IT JUST CUTS OFF, AND WHEN I CRANK IT RESTARTS RIGHT UP.
Other or unspecified, Aug 2, 2020
THE AC HAS RANDOMLY STOPPED WORKING. PROPER MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN GIVEN TO THIS TRUCK. IT IS NOT THE COMPRESSOR AS THE COMPRESSOR STILL TURNS ON. TRIED RECHARGING IT WITH FREON. MANY, MANY WEBSITES HAVE DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM COMING FROM THE AC LINES AND HOW IT WAS DESIGNED BY GM. IF IT IS A DESIGN FLAW, NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES WE FIX IT AND SPEND, IT WILL KEEP GOING ON. GM NEEDS TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND FIX THIS ISSUE
Visibility, Equipment, Other or unspecified, Jul 6, 2020
A/C NO LONGER WORKS. UNDERSTAND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. MY TRUCK HAS 60,000 MILES.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jun 22, 2020
TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND I DON'T HAVE 100K MILES. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT EVEN TOWED ANYTHING AND IS NOT USED FOR COMMERCIAL USE. *TR