2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

20132015
Complaints
2,186
per 10K Sold
41.3
US Sales
529,755
Crashes
105
Fires
31
Injuries
52
Fatalities
10
Recalls
6

Worst 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1399 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:82,719 mi
Crash-related:15
Fires:1
#2332 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:73,428 mi
Crash-related:8
Fires:10
#3267 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:69,605 mi
Crash-related:22
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Steering Defects
399
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
1
Avg Miles
82,719
Electrical Faults
332
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
10
Avg Miles
73,428
Brakes
267
complaints
Crashes
22
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,605
Engine Problems
186
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Avg Miles
59,911
Electronic Stability Control
161
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,634
Transmission / Drivetrain
148
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
66,883
Body Structure
73
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Avg Miles
52,893
Airbags
47
complaints
Crashes
20
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,936
Seat Belt Issues
46
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
87,189
Suspension Failures
46
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,869
Headlight/Taillight Failures
40
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,914
Seat-Related Issues
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
35,308
Fuel System
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
35,528
Wipers & Visibility
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,858
Unintended Acceleration
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,217
Wheel Issues
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
42,842
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
84,293
Visibility
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,111
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
119,319
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
33,246
Structural Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
46,093
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,875
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
22,833
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,483,784 vehicles.

21V245000Seat Belts:front
~2,568 affected

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.

19V761000Brakes · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring · Electronic Stability Control
~652,967 affected

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.

19V645000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
~3,456,719 affected

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.

17V437000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Air Bags:frontal
~40,683 affected

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.

17V414000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~690,685 affected

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.

16V651000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Air Bags:frontal
~3,640,162 affected

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.

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 2,186 NHTSA complaints, 105 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 399 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (399 complaints, avg 82,719 mi); Electrical Faults (332 complaints, avg 73,428 mi); Brakes (267 complaints, avg 69,605 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,389 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 include 105 crash-related reports, 31 fire reports, 52 injuries, and 10 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,483,784 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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