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
1,560 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, May 30, 2019
LOSS OF BRAKE POWER, PEDAL GETS HARD AT LOW SPEED. GETTING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE TRUCK FAILED TO STOP, PEDAL GOT HARD SO INCREASE OF POWER APPLIED TO PEDAL
Electrical system, May 27, 2019
I WAS ABOUT 10 MINUTES INTO MY MORNING COMMUTE AFTER REMOTE STARTING MY VEHICLE. I WAS STOPPED IN A DRIVE THRU LINE. STARTED TO SMELL ELECTRICAL BURNING. HEARD A LOUD POP AND MY REAR WINDOW ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE SLIDER HAD SHATTERED AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE LOWER CENTER CORNER WHERE THE WINDOW MEETS THE DEFROSTER CONNECTOR.
Power train, Engine, May 25, 2019
TAKATA RECALL THE VEHICLE I HAD FOR ABOUT MAYBE 6 MONTHS WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WE ALL OF THE SUDDEN HEARD A POP WE THOUGHT IT WAS A TIRE SO WE PULLED TO THE SIDE AND SEEN THAT OIL STARTED LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM AND SMOKE CAME OUT FROM THE HOOD AND NOW IT WILL NOT TURN ON WE BELIEVE IS THE ENGINE THAT BROKE BY HUSBAND LOOKED DOWN AND SAW THERE WAS A PIECE BROKEN OF THE MOTOR AS SEEN ON THE DESCRIPTION OF RECALL NUMBER 14V152000
Service brakes, May 23, 2019
AT LOW SPEED THE BRAKE PEDAL CAN BE DEPRESSED AND AT TIMES IT WILL BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE FORWARD PROGRESS OF THE TRUCK.
Other or unspecified, May 23, 2019
TAKATA RECALL, MY 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 6.2L HIGH COUNTRY HAS HAD AIR CONDITIONING PROBLEMS SINCE I BOUGHT IT, THE AC LINES DEVELOPE PIN HOLE SIZE LEAKS EVEN AFTER FIXING IT OVER AND OVER, THE AC LINE HAS NO BRACKETS OR BRACE TO KEEP THE LINE FROM MOVING OR SHIFTING WHEN DRIVING ON RUFF TERRAIN OR SOME WHAT BUMPY ROADS. I'VE HAD 6 LEAKS FIXED YEAR AFTER YEAR NEVER IN THE SAME SPOT, THE AC LINES DESIGN IS HORRIBLE AND I'M TIRED OF PAYING FOR SOMETHING THAT SHOULD HAD BEEN PREVENTED OR RECALLED BY NOW!! ALMOST EVERYBODY WITH THESE MODELS AND YEAR OF TRUCKS HAVE ISSUES WITH THE AC, IT'S TIME TO FIX THE PROBLEMS NOW!!
Electrical system, May 21, 2019
VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS MALFUNCTION AND SEEM TO SHORT OUT THEN THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. THIS IS PRIMARILY WHEN MOVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS AND MAKING TURNS IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE STABILITRAK, PARK ASSISTS, TURN INDICATORS ALL SHUT OFF AND WARNINGS POP UP ON THE DASH. SHORTLY AFTER THAT THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN ENTIRELY. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ ONLINE THIS IS DUE TO AN MALFUNCTIONING GROUND WIRE THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT INSTALL PROPERLY. THE ERROR IS DUE TO THE SOUND PROOFING MATERIAL GETTING IN THE WAY OF THE GROUND BOLT AND THE VEHICLE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE TURNING LEFT AT AN INTERSECTION AND THERE IS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES TO ME OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS AND MOST RECENTLY, YESTERDAY, 5/20.
Other or unspecified, May 20, 2019
AC CONDENSER LEAKING. TRUCK HAS 111,500 MILES AND AC WENT OUT WHILE ON A TRIP. HAD AC SERVICED, ONE MONTH LATER TOOK IT BACK AND SHOP SHOWED ME THAT THE CONDENSER IS LEAKING AT THE WELD IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE CONDENSER. SAME LOCATION THAT I SAW TODAY ON SEVERAL OTHER PICTURES OF LEAKING CONDENSERS. GM IS NOT INSURING THAT THE PART IS HIGH QUALITY. RECALL SHOULD BE MANDATED IMMEDIATELY.
Visibility/wiper, May 18, 2019
I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE INTERSTATE, WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD POP/BANG FROM ABOVE MY HEAD. THE SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED. THE COVER WAS SHUT WHICH KEPT THE GLASS FROM COMING THE CAB. THE SOME OF THE GLASS WENT FLYING INTO THE TRUCK OF THE BED. I WAS NOWHERE NEAR AN OVERPASS OR ANYTHING THAT COULD HAVE FALLEN ON IT.
Service brakes, May 17, 2019
I HAVE HAD LOSE OR HARD BRAKING ISSUES DUE TO A VACUUM PUMP ISSUE. GM SENT A LETTER OUT IN APRIL ALLOWING SPECIAL COVERAGE BUT MY VEHICLE DOESN'T MEET THERE CONDITIONS.
Other or unspecified, May 17, 2019
THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER WAS NOT ENGINEERED TO A REASONABLE QUALITY SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION CAUSED IT TO CRACK AND ALLOW THE FREON TO LEAK OUT. I REPLACED THE CONDENSER AND RECIEVER DRYER (SINCE THE SYSTEM WAS UNPRESSURIZED) AND THEN PAY A PROFESSIONAL TO EVACUATE THE SYSTEM AND RECHARGE IT. I WORK WITH ANOTHER OWNER OF A 2014 SILVERADO. HE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THAT'S WHAT PROMPTED MY TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL. I ALSO SAW A BRIEF SEGMENT ON CHICAGO NBC NEWS (YOUTUBE) ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. GENERAL MOTORS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY YET. PLEASE HELP!
Service brakes, May 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 10113364 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), BUT THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM MILEAGE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
Engine, May 16, 2019
AC STOPPED BLOWING COLD. RECHARGED AC AND IT RAN COLD FOR 2 DAYS. INVESTIGATED TO FIND A AC CONDENSER WELD FAILED. UPON RESEARCHING I FOUND I AM NOT ALONE AND DEALERSHIP WANTS 1200 DOLLARS TO REPAIR.
Other or unspecified, May 16, 2019
DEFECTIVE AIR CONDITIONING. THE TRUCK HAS AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAIL BEFORE IT HIT 65K. AND BEING LESS THAN 4 YEARS OLD. REALLY FRUSTRATING WHEN A DEALER WANTS 1100 TO 1300 DOLLARS TO FIX SOMETHING THAT SHOULD NOT BE BROKEN AFTER ONLY 65K MI.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, May 15, 2019
THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO SHUT OFF WHEN EVER IM DRIVING IT NO MATTER WHERE I'M AT. ON THE FREEWAY OR MAKING A TURN IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF. EVERYTHING GOES DEAD.
Service brakes, May 15, 2019
WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP AND I NEARLY RAN OVER A LADY. THEN AFTER PARKING I WENT TO LEAVE AND I ALMOST BAKED INTO SOMEONE BECAUSE THE BRAKES AGAIN FAILED. LOCAL DEALER SAID THAT THE VACUUM PUMP IS KNOW TO JUST GO OUT RANDOMLY. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL SEEING AS TO HOW IT IS SKETCHY AND COULD GET SOMEONE KILLED.
Other or unspecified, May 14, 2019
DOORS WILL NOT LOCK USING THE LOCK BUTTON. LOCKS AND UNLOCK MANUALLY ONLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO CATCH LOCK AND MANUALLY PULL IT UP TO OPEN OR PUSH IT DOWN TO LOCK. THIS OCCURS WHEN CAR IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION WHICH MAKES IT HARD TO ENTER VEHICLE URGENTLY OR EXIT IN THE SAME MANNER (URGENTLY).
Wheels, Other or unspecified, May 12, 2019
CONSTANT VIBRATION THREW OUT THE CABIN OF THE TRUCK AT SPEEDS OF 65+. I HAVE HAD 5 SETS OF TIRES AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED EVEN WITH TIRES THEY SAY WILL FIX THE ISSUE, MICHELIN TIRES. IT IS SAID THE ITS A FRAME ISSUE AND THAT I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO BRING IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET THE TIRES BALANCED EVERY TIME IT STARTS UP AGAIN. EVEN THEN IT STILL HAPPENS ON A MONTHLY BASIS. WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR GM MISTAKES ON THE BUILD OF TITHE TRUCKS? PLEASE HELP, THIS IS NOT RIGHT OF GM PASSING THE BUCK ONTO THE CUSTOMER.
Steering, May 11, 2019
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING IN AND OUT AT LOW SPEEDS. IT JUST STARTED AFTER A OIL CHANGE AT MY DEALERSHIP. WHEN I GO SLOW AROUND A DRIVE THROUGH OR JUST START OUT AFTER A STOP.
Vehicle speed control, May 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER FELDMAN CHEVROLET OF LANSING (2801 E MICHIGAN AVE, LANSING, MI 48912, (517) 507-4948) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT STATED HE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000. *JS
Service brakes, May 10, 2019
HARD TO BRAKE AT TIMES AT LOW SPEED EXTRA EFFORT TO BRAKE OR MAY NOT BRAKE AT ALL. CALL CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAY SOMEONE NEED A TO GET HURT IN ORDER TO MAKE A RECALL.. WHEN THEY SEND ME A NOTIFICATION BY MAIL OF THE PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK.
Service brakes, May 8, 2019
HARD BRAKE PEDAL AT LOW SPEEDS. UNABLE TO STOP AS NORMAL. HAPPENS SOMETIME IN FORWARD BUT MOST ALWAYS IN REVERSE.
Steering, May 8, 2019
WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, AND A SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON THE DASH. I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T GET ME IN TO LOOK AT THE TRUCK UNTIL FRIDAY (3 DAYS). I CALLED CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL, BUT I FOUND A RECALL 17276 THAT COVERS THIS EXACT ISSUE. THE POWER STEERING KICKED BACK ON AND ALMOST CAUSED A HEAD ON COLLISION AS THE TRUCK SWIRVED WHEN THE SYSTEM REENGAGED.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Electronic stability control (ESC), May 7, 2019
AFTER 1 HOUR OF DRIVING AND STOPPING AT A INTERSECTION TRUCK DECIDED TO SHUT DOWN AT THE INTERSECTION CAUSING ME TO ALMOST BE INVOLVED IN A ACCIDENT SINCE I WAS DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON I HAD JUST ACCELERATED THROUGH LIGHT WHEN TRUCK SHUT DOWN
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), May 7, 2019
MY 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO SUFFERS FROM THE SAME LOSS OF POWER STEERING ISSUE GM JUST ISSUED A RECALL FOR IN SEPT. OF 2018 FOR THE 2015 MODEL OF THE SILVERADO. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK OR PERFORMING LOW SPEED TURNS THE POWER STEERING WITH FAIL MAKING IT INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT TO SAFELY CONTROL THE VEHICLE. WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY USING CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING LOCKS UP FOR A MOMENT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AFFECTING MORE VEHICLES THAN JUST THE 2015 MODELS, AND THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL AFFECTED YEAR MODELS. THIS ISSUE HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING, AND OCCURS MULTIPLE TIMES A WEEK. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN DEC OF 2017, AND THE ISSUE HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE MY OWNERSHIP.
Service brakes, May 7, 2019
MY WIFE AND I WERE ON VACATION AND STOPPED AT A REST AREA OFF THE INTERSTATE IN MISSOURI. UPON RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE AND PULLING OUT OF THE REST AREA I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO POWER BRAKE ASSIST. I HAD TO USE BOTH FEET AND PUSH AS HARD AS I COULD TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. LUCKILY THERE WAS A DEALERSHIP ABOUT 10 MILES DOWN THE INTERSTATE THAT COULD LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. THE VACUUM PUMP THAT SUPPLIES VACUUM TO THE POWER BRAKES HAD A COMPLETE FAILURE CAUSING NO POWER ASSIST TO THE BAKE SYSTEM. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THIS PART MUST NEED REPAIR OFTEN BECAUSE THEY HAD THEM IN STOCK. AFTER THE REPAIR AND $683.36 LATER WE WERE BACK ON OUR WAY.