2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems and Recalls (1,430 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is Steering (24% of 1,430 owner reports). There are 6 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Steering — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-10-15 1,430 complaints · 6 recalls

What problems show up on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

346 of 1,430 filings named Steering (24% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Brakes (227 reports).

There are 6 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Airbags, Steering, Brakes, and Seat belts. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2013 has 301 reports on file; this year has 1,430. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 6 campaigns on file below.
  2. Steering. Check for play in the wheel, noises on lock and whether it tracks straight.
  3. Brakes. Have a shop check pads, rotors, fluid and whether the pedal feels firm.
  4. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Steering. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Steering 346 complaints · 24.2% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 60
  • Fires 18
  • Injuries 32
  • Deaths 4
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Steering (STEERING) appears in 346 of 1,430 owner complaints (24.2%) in this vehicle snapshot. Steering (STEERING): 346 complaints, 24.2% of reports Steering (STEERING) 9 crash reports 1 fire reports 346 · 24.2% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 227 complaints, 15.9% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 20 crash reports 1 fire reports 227 · 15.9% Engine (ENGINE): 113 complaints, 7.9% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 1 crash reports 4 fire reports 113 · 7.9% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 110 complaints, 7.7% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 3 crash reports 110 · 7.7% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 104 complaints, 7.3% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 2 crash reports 5 fire reports 104 · 7.3% Body / frame (STRUCTURE): 66 complaints, 4.6% of reports Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 1 crash reports 66 · 4.6% Seat belts (SEAT BELTS): 44 complaints, 3.1% of reports Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) 5 crash reports 1 fire reports 44 · 3.1% Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY): 39 complaints, 2.7% of reports Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 1 fire reports 39 · 2.7% Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): 34 complaints, 2.4% of reports Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 34 · 2.4% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 360 complaints, 25.2% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 11 crash reports 6 fire reports 360 · 25.2% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Steering (STEERING) 346 24.2% 9 crashes · 1 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 227 15.9% 20 crashes · 1 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 113 7.9% 1 crashes · 4 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 110 7.7% 3 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 104 7.3% 2 crashes · 5 fires
Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 66 4.6% 1 crashes · 0 fires
Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) 44 3.1% 5 crashes · 1 fires
Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 39 2.7% 0 crashes · 1 fires
Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 34 2.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 360 25.2% 11 crashes · 6 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jan 2014; the first recall shown was reported in Sep 2016. 2014-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2014-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2014-Q3: 16 owner reports 16 2014-Q4: 17 owner reports 17 2015-Q1: 15 owner reports 15 2015-Q2: 14 owner reports 14 2015-Q3: 10 owner reports 10 2015-Q4: 10 owner reports 10 2016-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2016-Q2: 19 owner reports 19 2016-Q3: 28 owner reports 28 2016-Q4: 27 owner reports 27 2017-Q1: 33 owner reports 33 2017-Q2: 41 owner reports 41 2017-Q3: 68 owner reports 68 2017-Q4: 46 owner reports 46 2018-Q1: 45 owner reports 45 2018-Q2: 48 owner reports 48 2018-Q3: 58 owner reports 58 2018-Q4: 72 owner reports 72 2019-Q1: 64 owner reports 64 2019-Q2: 85 owner reports 85 2019-Q3: 36 owner reports 36 2019-Q4: 41 owner reports 41 2020-Q1: 44 owner reports 44 2020-Q2: 45 owner reports 45 2020-Q3: 60 owner reports 60 2020-Q4: 25 owner reports 25 2021-Q1: 41 owner reports 41 2021-Q2: 35 owner reports 35 2021-Q3: 22 owner reports 22 2021-Q4: 17 owner reports 17 2022-Q1: 25 owner reports 25 2022-Q2: 19 owner reports 19 2022-Q3: 28 owner reports 28 2022-Q4: 20 owner reports 20 2023-Q1: 23 owner reports 23 2023-Q2: 20 owner reports 20 2023-Q3: 19 owner reports 19 2023-Q4: 15 owner reports 15 2024-Q1: 24 owner reports 24 2024-Q2: 14 owner reports 14 2024-Q3: 18 owner reports 18 2024-Q4: 12 owner reports 12 2025-Q1: 21 owner reports 21 2025-Q2: 13 owner reports 13 2025-Q3: 15 owner reports 15 2025-Q4: 13 owner reports 13 2026-Q1: 14 owner reports 14 2026-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2026-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 Owner reports Jan 2014 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 16V651000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V651000 Recall campaign 17V414000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V414000 Recall campaign 17V437000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V437000 Recall campaign 19V645000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V645000 Recall campaign 19V761000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V761000 Recall campaign 21V245000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V245000 Investigation PE18012 ● Investigation PE18012 Investigation EA21002 ● Investigation EA21002
  • Campaign 16V651000 was reported 513 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V414000 was reported 1,185 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V437000 was reported 818 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V645000 was reported 1,942 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21V245000 was reported 1,773 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2014-Q1 Owner reports 6
2014-Q2 Owner reports 12
2014-Q3 Owner reports 16
2014-Q4 Owner reports 17
2015-Q1 Owner reports 15
2015-Q2 Owner reports 14
2015-Q3 Owner reports 10
2015-Q4 Owner reports 10
2016-Q1 Owner reports 4
2016-Q2 Owner reports 19
2016-Q3 Owner reports 28
2016-Q4 Owner reports 27
2017-Q1 Owner reports 33
2017-Q2 Owner reports 41
2017-Q3 Owner reports 68
2017-Q4 Owner reports 46
2018-Q1 Owner reports 45
2018-Q2 Owner reports 48
2018-Q3 Owner reports 58
2018-Q4 Owner reports 72
2019-Q1 Owner reports 64
2019-Q2 Owner reports 85
2019-Q3 Owner reports 36
2019-Q4 Owner reports 41
2020-Q1 Owner reports 44
2020-Q2 Owner reports 45
2020-Q3 Owner reports 60
2020-Q4 Owner reports 25
2021-Q1 Owner reports 41
2021-Q2 Owner reports 35
2021-Q3 Owner reports 22
2021-Q4 Owner reports 17
2022-Q1 Owner reports 25
2022-Q2 Owner reports 19
2022-Q3 Owner reports 28
2022-Q4 Owner reports 20
2023-Q1 Owner reports 23
2023-Q2 Owner reports 20
2023-Q3 Owner reports 19
2023-Q4 Owner reports 15
2024-Q1 Owner reports 24
2024-Q2 Owner reports 14
2024-Q3 Owner reports 18
2024-Q4 Owner reports 12
2025-Q1 Owner reports 21
2025-Q2 Owner reports 13
2025-Q3 Owner reports 15
2025-Q4 Owner reports 13
2026-Q1 Owner reports 14
2026-Q2 Owner reports 5
2026-Q3 Owner reports 8
Recall campaign 1 16V651000
Recall campaign 1 17V414000
Recall campaign 1 17V437000
Recall campaign 1 19V645000
Recall campaign 1 19V761000
Recall campaign 1 21V245000
Defect investigation 1 PE18012
Defect investigation 1 EA21002
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Safety Recalls (6)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Airbags, Steering, Brakes, and Seat belts.

  1. Recall campaign 16V651000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 17V414000

    Steering

    Report date
    Component:
    Steering (STEERING)
    Consequence:
    If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 17V437000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 19V645000

    Brakes

    Report date
    Component:
    Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 19V761000

    Safety recall 19V761000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 21V245000

    Seat belts

    Report date
    Component:
    Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
    Consequence:
    A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-10-14
Safety incident filters
Showing 10 of 1,430 complaints · page 1 of 58
2026-09-23Steering (STEERING)
NHTSA ODI 11766505
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the EPS became inoperable. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering); but the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure but stated that there was no warranty on the vehicle and that the vehicle was already repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2026-09-20Steering (STEERING)
NHTSA ODI 11765618
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Power steering locked up driving down the road
2026-08-21Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11758671
CrashFireInjuryDeath
6.2L LT1 GEN V AFM 138880 miles. Driving at highway speed no warning engine CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. Simotanious reaction first check engine light,no oil pressure,limp mode, piston connectioning rod thru side of block in 2seconds.Took to home town dealer. They reported to GM suposeabley. Dealer found lifter,valve spring,valve missing on right bank pulled oil pan found missing parts in little pieces.oil pan had 3 distinct holes in it. Ther had been no issues previous to this event.serviced regularly 5000miles by local dealer.
2026-08-16VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA ODI 11757266
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Everything on the dash flickered and during that the vehicle started losing light meaning headlights and emergency lights, shortly after it completely stopped without any power. We were on the side of the interstate and it was very scary. There were no warning message be fore any of this occurred. There also wasn't any problems before then. We are waiting on the next business day to have it inspected.
2026-08-12Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11756550
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Almost had an accident in parking lot where my brakes were hard/spongy. I saw a recall for 2014 chevy silverado for brake booster pump but I was never informed of such recall at the time. I've had my truck since 2016. I notified dealership and they informed me that the timeframe has expired for them to repair.
2026-08-12Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
NHTSA ODI 11756475
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The seatbelt on the driver's side broke off from the anchor cabling.
2026-07-09Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11749285
CrashFireInjuryDeath
While driving, the vehicle suddenly developed a severe, loud mechanical ticking noise from the engine compartment, immediately followed by a drastic loss of engine power and violent vehicle shaking. The vehicle experienced an active cylinder misfire caused by a failure within the Active Fuel Management (AFM) system, where a cylinder deactivation lifter collapsed and became stuck.This mechanical failure creates an extreme safety hazard. The sudden drop in throttle response, engine stuttering, and loss of power impair my ability to maintain highway speeds, merge safely, or accelerate away from oncoming traffic. The engine stumbles significantly under load, risking a rear-end collision on public roads. The vehicle remains unrepaired at this time due to the catastrophic nature of the valvetrain defect and the severe risk of complete engine seizure while in motion. General Motors has failed to issue a safety recall for this known structural valvetrain defect, which poses an immediate hazard to drivers on the road.
2026-07-07Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11748698
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Brakes after use a few times gets hard to push and dont work aswell then they heat up over time and start smoking.
2026-06-22Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
NHTSA ODI 11745750
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and shifting into a lower gear, the vehicle was jerking with an audible sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the diagnostic result was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
2026-06-20Steering (STEERING)
NHTSA ODI 11745410
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Over the last week, my truck power has been almost shutting down after the stabilitrac warning appears on the dash while I’m turning or going over uneven pavement. The whole system shut down once already when turning around in a driveway. I have a new battery. Spark plugs are good. ABS is good. There are no recalls I can find, but this must be electrical somehow. Help me pls before it causes an accident.

Silverado 1500 Complaints and Recalls by Year

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Owners named Steering most often — 346 of 1,430 reports (24%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Airbags, Steering, Brakes, and Seat belts. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Check for play in the wheel, noises on lock and whether it tracks straight. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-10-04 Open source record

Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

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