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.
Tires, Wheels, Feb 14, 2014, crash
WAS DRIVING IN THE RIGHT HAND SIDE LANE JUST WENT THROUGH A INTERSECTION. LESS THEN A MINUTE LATER THE TIRE BURST AND MY STEERING WHEEL WAS FORCED TO THE RIGHT AND I HIT THE CURB, BENDING AND DENTING MY WHEEL. I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING OR GO OVER ANYTHING. GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY FLAT. HAD TO CALL A MECHANIC FRIEND TO COME AND HELP TAKE THE WHEEL AND TIRE OFF AND PUT MY SPARE WHEEL AND TIRE ON. WHEN THE TIRE CAME OFF THERE WAS NO NAILS OR SIGN OF IMPACT ON THE TIRE. ON THE INNER SIDE OF THE TIRE THAT FACES THE MOTOR THERE IS A 3-5 INCH SKINNY JAGGED CRACK STRAIGHT LINE ON THE SIDE WALL PART. I ALWAYS KEEP PLENTY OF AIR IN MY TIRES THERE WAS NO TIRE PRESSURE WARNINGS ON THE CAR BEFORE I LEFT. I HAVE A SCREEN SHOT OF MY TIRE PRESSURE AN HOUR BEFORE THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED. THIS HAPPENED TO MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE TIRE IS DEFECTIVE BUT THE DEALERSHIP I HAVE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY WITH WON'T DO ANYTHING. THEY STATE I MUST HAVE HAD LET THE TIRE PRESSURE GET LOW OR I MUST OF HIT SOMETHING. I HAVE PROOF MY PRESSURE WAS FINE AND I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING. THE CRACK IS ON THE INNER PART OF THE WALL IF I WOULD HIT SOMETHING IT WOULD BEEN ON THE TREAD PART OR ON THE OUTER WALL. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Feb 9, 2014
HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. *TR
Wheels, Feb 2, 2014
VEHICLE HAS VIBRATION, MORE NOTICEABLE AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE VIBRATION COMES UP THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND ALSO CAN BE FELT THROUGH THE GAS PEDAL. THE WHEELS/TIRES ARE SUSPECT, AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT A SLIPPED BELT AND SUBSEQUENT TIRE FAILURE. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER WHO STATES "VIBRATION IS NORMAL". *TR
Engine, Jan 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND WHEN THE GEAR LEVER WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE THE ENGINE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND RESUME DRIVING NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY IN THE REVERSE POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DEALERS FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN AT BOTH DEALERS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200.
Electrical system, Seats, Engine, Jan 19, 2014
I PURCHASED THE 2014 SILVERADO 1500 WHILE IT WAS RAINING. TEST DRIVE WAS FINE, BUT THE SALES PERSON ALREADY HAD THE VEHICLE RUNNING WITH THE DEFROSTER AND WIPERS ON. DROVE HOME (2 MILES) AND PARKED. TURNED ON THE FAN KNOB ( STANDARD WITH A/C MODEL) AND THE A/C TURNED ON, THIS OCCURRED NEARLY EVERY TIME I TURNED IT ON AND ASKED THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER ABOUT IT. I WAS TOLD I AM PROBABLY HITTING IT WITH MY KNUCKLES. I SINCE TRIED ONLY WHILE PINCHING THE KNOB TO AVOID THIS AND THE A/C STILL NEARLY TURNS ON EVERY TIME. ALSO WHEN THE TRUCK SITS A WHILE THE FIRST START IS A HARD ONE BUT AFTER RUNNING AND WARMED UP IT WILL BE FINE TO START. NOT SURE IF THE TRUCK BATTERY NEEDS A CHARGE AFTER SITTING ON THE LOT, I COULD ALSO SMELL A RUBBER BURNING ODOR OUTSIDE AND THROUGH THE VENTS, THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE IT WAS NEW BUT THEN I SEEN THERE WAS A RECALL 3 DAYS PRIOR. WHEN I TRIED ANCHORING MY SONS CHILD SEAT I FOUND NO SEAT ANCHORS IN THE CENTER REAR SEAT AND ONLY THE ENDS. I WORRY ABOUT HIS SEAT NEAR THE DOOR IF THERE IS A SIDE CRASH. LASTLY, WHY ISN'T THERE REAR SENSORS AT A MINIMUM A MANDATORY ON TRUCKS YET. CAMERAS CAN STILL BE OFFERED AS A OPTION BUT SENSORS SHOULD BE MANDATORY! *TR
Other or unspecified, Jan 14, 2014
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH AND THE KID IN THE BACK OF THE CREWCAB PICKUP OPENED THE REAR DOOR. THE TRUCK LOCKS THE DOORS WHEN IT IS PUT INTO DRIVE. BUT WHEN HE PULLED ON THE DOOR LATCH IT OPENED UP. I THOUGHT THE DOORS ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. WHEN I TESTED THIS AT HOME, WITH THE TRUCK RUNNING AND IN DRIVE, ANY OF THE DOORS WILL OPEN UP ON THE 2ND PULL ON THE LATCH. THE 1ST PULL UNLOCKS THE DOOR AND ON THE 2ND PULL IT OPENS THE DOOR. I HAVE HAD MANY OTHER TRUCKS AND THEY NEVER DID THIS. SEEMS LIKE A SAFETY ISSUE TO ME. CAN YOUTELL ME IF THE NHTSA HAS ANY SAFETY RULES ON THIS? I CALLED THE DEALER AND TALKED WITH THE SERVICE ADVISOR AND HE CONFIRMED THAT OTHER 2014 SILVERADOS DO THIS TO, SO HE HAD NO FIX FOR IT. THERE IS A CHILD LOCK OUT SWITCH FOR THE READ DOORS, BUT THAT WOULD HAVE TO BE MANUALLY SET EVERY TIME YOU PUT IT IN DRIVE AND WOULD NOT LOCK EITHER OF THE FRONT TWO DOORS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS A SAFETY RULE FOR THIS. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Seats, Jan 5, 2014
FOUND THAT THE REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS IN THE CREW CAB WOULD NOT RAISE HIGH ENOUGH TO PROTECT AN ADULT SIZE PERSON'S HEAD FROM HITTING THE GLASS OR GETTING A SEVERE NECK INJURY IN A REAR END COLLISION. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW FOR A VEHICLE MARKETED AS A PEOPLE MOVER. I HAVE ISSUED COMPLAINTS TO CHEVY VIA WEB AND LETTER. OLDER TRUCK (2005) DIDN'T HAVE THIS FLAW IN SAFETY AS THE HEAD RESTRAINTS COULD BE RAISED SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER. THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED AND A FIX MANDATORY. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Nov 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD SUDDENLY BECAME FOGGY. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE DEFROSTER BUT IT ONLY CLEARED THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,600.
Electrical system, Seats, Service brakes, Sep 14, 2013
I PURCHASED A 2014 SILVERADO CREW CAB LTZ Z71 ON AUGUST 16. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY IT BEGAN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SAFETY SYSTEMS THAT WERE EXTRA MODULES ON THIS VEHICLE. PARKING ASSIST SENSORS DO NOT WORK CONSISTENTLY, LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM FAILS TO INITIALIZE OR OPERATE CONSISTENTLY AND DOWNHILL GRADE BREAKING SYSTEM FAILS TO INITIALIZE OR OPERATE CONSISTENTLY, FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM FAILS TO INITIALIZE AND OPERATE CONSISTENTLY. (I HAVE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SAFETY FEATURES FAILING). IN ADDITION, THE HEATED/COOLED SEATS (DRIVER SIDE) OVERHEATS WITH DRIVER WEIGHING 280 LBS - CAUSING REAR VENT /EXHAUST COVERS TO SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT. SEAT GETS VERY HOT- PASSENGERS IN BACK OF VEHICLE COMPLAIN ABOUT EXTREME HEAT (AGAIN PHOTOGRAPHED FAILURES) FAILURES WITH SAFETY SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY ARE DESCRIBED BY MULTIPLE OWNERS OF THE SAME MODEL TRUCK (LTZ) THAT I PURCHASED. SAME PROBLEMS ARE DESCRIBED THROUGHOUT THIS THREAD HTTP://WWW.GM-TRUCKS.COM/FORUMS/TOPIC/152662-ANY-NEW-2014-SILVERADO-OWNERS-HAVING-ISSUES-WITH-THEIR-TRUCK TOOK TO DEALERSHIP- THEY KEPT FOR TWO DAYS. UNABLE TO REPRODUCE PROBLEMS. BCM AND INFOTAINMENT CENTER UPDATES FAILED TO RESOLVE. HEATED/COOLED SEAT OVERHEATING WAS NOT RESOLVED- HOWEVER, I DUPLICATED IT IMMEDIATELY UPON DEPARTING FROM THE DEALERSHIP. MILEAGE IS NOW 4300 MILES WITH SAME PROBLEMS. GM CASE [XXX] WAS OPENED ON 9/9/13 AND ALL ISSUES REMAIN UNRESOLVED AFTER BCM UPDATE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Structure, Aug 5, 2013, crash
I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED LOCAL POLICE ESTIMATED OTHER VEHICLE'S SPEED TO BE 45-50MPH UPON IMPACT. *TR