2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 40
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Fuel/propulsion system
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 40 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 2000 | 132 |
| 2001 | 300 |
| 2002 | 351 |
| 2003 | 449 |
| 2004 | 368 |
| 2005 | 269 |
| 2006 | 177 |
| 2007 | 204 |
| 2008 | 191 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 177 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 105 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 142 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel/propulsion system
20% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving 30 MPH, a burning odor emitted into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the gravel guard around the fuel tank was on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-02
Cp4 failure, left me stranded and cost me 11k in repairs. 69k miles on truck 6,427.40$ for the Bosh disaster kit. Plus additional fluids, gaskets, ect that are not included. And 3900$ in labor. This cost me little under 11k.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-01
Engine
18% · 7 reportsElectrical system
15% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On October 21, 2014 the entire fuse panel melted down and caught fire. The truck had stopped running. The hood was able to be raised and the fire was put out with fire extinguisher. The truck was towed to the dealership where it was purchased.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-25
TCM failed. Vehicle is at the dealership awaiting new part for over three months now. Continue to get extended ETA on the part, latest communication was maybe November before it ships.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-18
The tcm malfunctioned. After being replaced the vehicle still didn't perform as it did before the repair. I have researched this issue with all Chevrolet trucks from various years.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-03
Air bags
15% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving at 45-49 MPH, with cruise control mode, he sustained a seizure and became unconscious.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-24
Also filed under Seat belts
Power train
13% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
When pulling out into busy traffic the TCM quit and lost all power to the wheels. Could not move. Luckily the traffic seen we had a issue and swerved to go around us. We found out later this has been a huge issue for GM with TCM on units like mine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-19
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2018-06-11Equipment18V267000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.
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2021-05-11Air bags21V054000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V267000 · Equipment
- Recall 21V054000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.