2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 1,434
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Steering
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 1,434 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 361 |
| 1999 | 587 |
| 2000 | 613 |
| 2001 | 468 |
| 2002 | 509 |
| 2003 | 805 |
| 2004 | 797 |
| 2005 | 525 |
| 2006 | 358 |
| 2007 | 849 |
| 2008 | 914 |
| 2009 | 444 |
| 2010 | 363 |
| 2011 | 563 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 301 |
| 2014 | 1,434 |
| 2015 | 1,105 |
| 2016 | 792 |
| 2017 | 712 |
| 2018 | 518 |
| 2019 | 1,077 |
| 2020 | 730 |
| 2021 | 827 |
| 2022 | 630 |
| 2023 | 381 |
| 2024 | 303 |
| 2025 | 97 |
| 2026 | 98 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
29% · 410 reportsMost commonly citing electric power assist system and rack and pinion.
Show complaint excerpts
Power steering locked up driving down the road
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-20
Electrical system
24% · 343 reportsMost commonly citing integrated trailer brake control and cables.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the rear driveway, he noticed a reflection of flames, and then he noticed that the hood of the vehicle had caught on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-17
Also filed under Engine
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-16
Service brakes
20% · 282 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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I was pulling into work and brake peddle got stiff then no brakes I was baking into parking spot and concrete wall stopped the truck I took it straight to the dealer and they said vacuum pump and brake booster needed to be replaced a service...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-10
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-12
Engine
13% · 190 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I've had to get a new paint job because clear coat was coming off. Egnition switch locked up. Check engine light has come on multiple times I take it to the dealership and they say nothing is wrong with it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-24
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09
Electronic stability control (esc)
11% · 161 reportsSafety timeline
6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2014Complaint volume 1,434 complaints filed for this model year.
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2016-10-13Air bags, seat belts16V651000 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...
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.
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2017-08-04Air bags, seat belts17V437000 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...
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.
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2017-08-10Steering17V414000 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.
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.
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2018-11-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-04-10 Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
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2019-10-08Service brakes, hydraulic19V645000 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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019.
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2019-12-11Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic19V761000 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.
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.
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2021-05-05Seat belts21V245000 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: 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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 410 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 343 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 282 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V651000 · Air bags, seat belts
- Recall 17V437000 · Air bags, seat belts
- Recall 17V414000 · Steering
- Recall 19V645000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 19V761000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 21V245000 · Seat belts
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- Is the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.