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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems and Recalls: What Owners Report

This page shows the problems 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners reported to NHTSA, the federal agency that tracks car safety: 1,433 complaints sorted by system, the mileage they started at, and the recalls to check before you buy.

NHTSA owner complaintsChecked Oct 3, 20261,433 complaintsFederal file of Aug 25, 2026

A 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 double cab seen from the front
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Complaints
1,433

+376% vs 2013, most of any Silverado 1500 year

Top system
Steering

400 complaints, 28% of the total

Typical start
65,000 mi

half of the steering reports that give a mileage came before this

Crash reports
61

30 mention an injury, 18 a fire

Short answer

The steering leads the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 record at 28%, with electrical system close behind. Of the steering reports that give a mileage, half came before 65,000 miles. The costliest part on our cost list is the electric power steering rack, $778 to $1,939 for the part alone.

It's a count of reports, not a failure rate. Use it to decide what to inspect before buying, not to grade the car.

What we know beyond the file

Steering complaints lead the file, mostly a loss of power assist and steering warnings. GM recall 17V-414 covers a temporary loss of electric power steering assist, mostly in low-speed turns, and the dealer updates the steering software free.

Many brake complaints describe a hard pedal. The engine-driven vacuum pump that helps the brakes can lose vacuum over time, and recall 19V-645 reprograms the brake control module free.

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 overview

The 2014 Silverado 1500 came with a 4.3-liter V6 or a V8 of 5.3 or 6.2 liters, all with a six-speed automatic, in rear-wheel or four-wheel drive.

Owners filed 5 times as many complaints about the 2014 as the 2013 (301), and the steering leads only in 2014. The 2015 drew 1,098, with braking system named most.

6.2L 8-cylinder
Power
420 hp
Torque
460 lb-ft
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Fuel
Regular gasoline
Injection
Direct injection
4WD14/20/17

city / highway / combined mpg, EPA

5.3L 8-cylinder
Power
355 hp
Torque
383 lb-ft
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Fuel
Regular gasoline
Injection
Direct injection
RWD16/23/19
4WD16/22/18

city / highway / combined mpg, EPA

4.3L 6-cylinder
Power
285 hp
Torque
305 lb-ft
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Fuel
Regular gasoline
Injection
Direct injection
RWD18/23/20
4WD17/22/19

city / highway / combined mpg, EPA

1 of 3 engines

Fuel economy from EPA fueleconomy.gov; power and torque from Chevrolet media specification pages (GM, Wayback copies), read 3 Oct 2026.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?

Owners filed more complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 than about any other Silverado 1500 year, and the steering draws the largest share. The four checks below are what the federal record can say; none of them is a reliability score.

  • 1st
    Compared with other Silverado 1500 years1,433 complaints, the most of 16 model years (next is 2015 with 1,098).By model year
  • 28%
    The system named mostSteering, in 400 complaints. Half of the steering reports that give a mileage came before 65,000 miles.Problems by system
  • 6
    Recalls6 recall campaigns cover the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.Recalls
  • 61
    Crashes, injuries, fires61 complaints mention a crash, 30 an injury and 18 a fire.

A complaint count is not a failure rate: the record doesn't say how many were sold, so a popular year draws more reports.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems by system

Every complaint to NHTSA names the part of the car that gave the owner trouble, such as the engine or the steering. The cards below sort the 1,433 complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 that way, largest first: open one to read what owners wrote, when it usually starts, and what to check.

5 systems · tap one to read what owners wrote
Steering28%400 complaints

Loss of power assist, steering warnings

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What owners describe
Steering rack and pinion internal failure at 38000, as confirmed by dealership. Was informed that it could cause the steering to lock up and ultimately crash the vehicle
PAOwner in Pennsylvania38,000 mi
When turning there is a loud popping noise thin the steering. I was told by my dealer it was $1900 to fix and chevy would not help me. I am very disappointed.
SCOwner in South Carolina60,000 mi
TXOKKYCARead 4 more owner reports+4
Vehicle vibration and whistling noise at 60-55 mph decelerating. Have taken to dealership--they have ordered a drive shaft to replace the imperfect shaft they state is on the truck. Seriously, have had the truck a week now--gm will be notified and whoever else I can find that has a hand in this. Not paying for this truck, checking with attorney.
TXOwner in Texas3,800 mi
We own a 2014 chevrolet silverado 1500. Upon traveling a low rate of speed or under 40 mph, there is a sudden loss of power. The vehicle hesitates numerous times and stalled. The vehicle shuts off and there is a loss of power and engine dies. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice, but they were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The approximate failure mileage is 35,024.
OKOwner in Oklahoma35,000 mi
Have had the vehicle at piles chevy and dan cummins chevy multiple times along with tire discounters everyone says vehicle is in spec and the shaking at 70 to 75 mph is normal however I've owned multiple vehicles non of them has ever had this issue I can't get the dealer to fix it they only say it's a known issue truck only has 57000 miles on it.
KYOwner in Kentucky56,000 mi
The vehicle ignition turned off while driving (vehicle in motion) causing the power steering to fail. This has happened three times in the past 3 weeks. Gm does not list this model as part of its recall and when I contacted gm they recommended taking it to a dealer and having it repaired at my expense.
CAOwner in California63,000 mi
When it starts
050k100k mi

Usually starts around 64,982 miles. Half of owners reported it between 39,901 and 90,000.

What to do

Turn the wheel lock to lock at parking speed and watch for a steering warning.

Electrical system23%334 complaints

Stalling, warning lights

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What owners describe
We own a 2014 chevrolet silverado 1500. Upon traveling a low rate of speed or under 40 mph, there is a sudden loss of power. The vehicle hesitates numerous times and stalled. The vehicle shuts off and there is a loss of power and engine dies. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice, but they were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The approximate failure mileage is 35,024.
OKOwner in Oklahoma35,000 mi
Electrical, get numerous warnings hood open, theft alert, air bag, transmission, horn beeps numerous all times of day evening, key fob afraid to lock doors have to reset numerous times to stop horn from sounding...pia electrical been to dealer put new battery in still problem still persists stared at 20,000 car now has 40,000 mls.
GAOwner in Georgia100 mi
CAOHPATXRead 4 more owner reports+4
The vehicle ignition turned off while driving (vehicle in motion) causing the power steering to fail. This has happened three times in the past 3 weeks. Gm does not list this model as part of its recall and when I contacted gm they recommended taking it to a dealer and having it repaired at my expense.
CAOwner in California63,000 mi
I filed a previous complaint, #11044339, but forgot to add something. I took my vehicle to the dealer on sept. 22,2017 for the power steering recall ,#17276. I don't know if this is related to the problem , but thought it might be some good information to divulge.
OHOwner in Ohio28,500 mi
The power steering locks up for just a second and the triggers the stabilitrack warning. The lights flicker when I turn the turn signal on, it will shut off and turn back on when turning at low speeds. All issues that have been recalled on 2014 silverados. Just not my 2014 silverado
PAOwner in Pennsylvania85,000 mi
Everything turned off while driving on fwy at 80 miles. My doors unlocked truck turned off. Turned back on. Airbag light came on after everything turned off.
TXOwner in Texas83,000 mi
When it starts
050k100k mi

Usually starts around 63,000 miles. Half of owners reported it between 40,000 and 86,500.

What to do

Let the engine idle warm and watch the dash for warnings.

Our guideCar Shuts Off While Idling or Driving? Causes and What to Do

More: Alternator or battery? · Dashboard warning lights

Braking system19%269 complaints

Hard brake pedal

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What owners describe
My brake pedal just got hard. It took was all I could do to stop my truck,thank goodness I was in a 35 mph zone and not at highway speeds. I was on vac and went to local dealer to see what happened. My brake vacuum pump failed & it cost me $504.00 to repair
NCOwner in North Carolina38,919 mi
Recall number n192217410 and local dealer wont service. Saying it must be taken to canada to be serviced. Service brake assist error on dic. Why send recall notice if country of use is not authorizing the recall. Is it only dangerous in certain countries?
NEOwner in Nebraska80,000 mi
NJALTNTXRead 4 more owner reports+4
I was traveling on a highway doing 55 mph. I say the light turn red and applied my brakes. There were no brakes as the pedal went to the floor. Fortunately we were able to roll to a stop without crashing into the car in front. I was towed to my dealer where they diagnosed it as a brake booster failure. This is just not right and seems too dangerous for such a new vehicle.
NJOwner in New Jersey77,961 mi
My service light is constantly going off for "trailer brake system". It has been doing it for quite some time. I have taken it to the dealer several times to be looked at with no luck. Today I drove it about 20 miles and it must have chimed about 30 times. It is a constant distraction when I'm driving not to mention very irritating. It does it in park, in drive, dry and wet weather.
ALOwner in Alabama3,000 mi
While driveing and comeing to a stop brake petal became extremely hard . Almost ran into vehicle in front of me .spoke with local dealer and was told the vacuum pump was the problem and my truck is out of warranty and they would not repair unless I paid for it . My truck has 80000 miles on it but we use it to travel .this sould be a safety issue .
TNOwner in Tennessee80,000 mi
While driving my 2014 silverado my brakes became hard to use. I had to push hard with both get to get them to work. Then I drove the rest of the way and they where fine until I tried to park and it happened again. I found on a forum that this is a vaccume pump issue that is common in this year.
TXOwner in Texas75,000 mi
When it starts
050k100k mi

Usually starts around 70,000 miles. Half of owners reported it between 51,055 and 88,875.

What to do

Press the brake pedal several times with the engine running; it should not turn hard.

Our guideService Brake Assist: What It Means, Causes and Cost

More: Brake warning light · ABS light on

Engine13%190 complaints

Stalling, warning lights

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What owners describe
While in motion (40 mph) vehicle will start vibrating and check engine light comes on. At times, the vehicle will stall when I slowed down or came to a stop. It happened 3 times. Dealer mechanic discovered it was a loose spark plug cable. It was reconnected 3 times. No permanent fix. Current vehicle miles = 28,000.
CAOwner in California3,026 mi
Started smelling antifreeze notice happened to replace antifreeze did not find a leak for a couple weeks then noticed around radiator was wet with antifreeze started leaking worse find out there's a recall on 2014 silverado radiator call dealer said only certain trucks are being taken care of the rest for screwed
AZOwner in Arizona55,000 mi
OKLARead 2 more owner reports+2
We own a 2014 chevrolet silverado 1500. Upon traveling a low rate of speed or under 40 mph, there is a sudden loss of power. The vehicle hesitates numerous times and stalled. The vehicle shuts off and there is a loss of power and engine dies. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice, but they were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The approximate failure mileage is 35,024.
OKOwner in Oklahoma35,000 mi
Ac stopped blowing cold. Recharged ac and it ran cold for 2 days. Investigated to find a ac condenser weld failed. Upon researching I found I am not alone and dealership wants 1200 dollars to repair.
LAOwner in Louisiana93,000 mi
When it starts
050k100k mi

Usually starts around 59,000 miles. Half of owners reported it between 36,000 and 80,500.

What to do

Let the engine idle warm and watch for a check engine light.

Our guideCheck Engine Light Meaning: The Test Your Car Failed Twice

More: Blown head gasket signs · Car shuts off while driving

Stability control11%161 complaints

StabiliTrak and steering warnings

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What owners describe
Everything turned off while driving on fwy at 80 miles. My doors unlocked truck turned off. Turned back on. Airbag light came on after everything turned off.
TXOwner in Texas83,000 mi
Stabililock light comes on. Trailer braking system comes on. Loss of dashboard lights. Lights go dim. Truck shuts off while moving. Won't start sometimes and yes it has a new battery. It has shut off on me about 5 times so far while driving on highway. Started about 3 months ago.
WVOwner in West Virginia120,000 mi
UTLARead 2 more owner reports+2
Truck flashed service stbilitrak and then shut off while driving and shot right and made me go up and over a curb at 35 mph. Scanner says voltage lost in bcm and now it says to service the trailer brake system with no trailer hooked up.
UTOwner in Utah119,000 mi
Engine light and traction light came on then displayed stabilizer malfunction the truck stop while driving down the road. Difficult to steer when engine stopped. Car has stopped several times. Dealer unable to find problem with truck. This problem has been occurring with the different lights displaying a malfunction and the truck stopping for the past 2 weeks
LAOwner in Louisiana63,000 mi
When it starts
050k100k mi

Usually starts around 65,000 miles. Half of owners reported it between 39,750 and 86,625.

What to do

Watch the dash on a test drive for a StabiliTrak or traction warning.

Our guideTraction Control Light: Flashing vs Steady, and Is It Safe?

What repairs cost on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Part prices for the problems 2014 Silverado 1500 owners report most. They are shelf and mail-order prices for the part alone, so a shop bill adds labor and its own markup.

Steering that loses power assistElectric power steering rack
$778 – $1,939Part only, at the counter

A remanufactured Terrepower rack up to a new GM Genuine one, plus a core deposit of up to $900. GM recall 17V414 updates the steering software free at the dealer; check the VIN first.

Check steering racks
Hard brake pedalBrake vacuum pump
$91 – $134Part only, at the counter

Four brands, from SKP up to Standard Motor Products. Recall 19V645 reprograms the brake control module free; check the VIN first.

Check vacuum pumps

Prices on this page are our own research, not the store’s, and store prices change daily.

Prices read on RockAuto on Oct 3, 2026, for the parts listed as fitting this car; regular stock only, closeouts left out.

When problems show up on the odometer

Engine complaints start earliest, typically around 59,000 miles. Braking system complaints start latest, around 70,000 miles.

Steering65k
Electrical system63k
Braking system70k
Engine59k
Stability control65k
025k50k75k100k mi

Dot: typical mileage. Bar: the middle half of reports. From the mileage owners wrote on the form.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 complaints by model year

2014 has the most complaints of any Silverado 1500 year. No other Silverado 1500 year has the steering on top.

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Complaints by model yearChevrolet Silverado 1500, 2010 to 2025
All complaintsSteering
0
500
1,000
1,500
10
11
12
13
1,433
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25

2014 has the most complaints of any Silverado 1500 year. No other Silverado 1500 year has the steering on top.

When owners filed

Complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have kept arriving since 2014, with peaks in 2018 and 2019. A peak often follows a recall or a news story, not a new fault.

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When owners filedComplaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, by the year they were filed
Complaints filed
0
100
200
300
51
2014
49
2015
79
2016
189
2017
223peak
2018
226peak
2019
174
2020
116
2021
93
2022
78
2023
68
2024
62
2025
25
2026

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls

6 recall campaigns cover the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. A recall list is by model year; whether one car had the work done is in its VIN record.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crash tests and investigations

NHTSA crash tests rate the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 five stars overall, the same for four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. Its defect office has opened two investigations that cover this model year.

Overall5/5
Frontal crash5/5
Side crash5/5
Rollover4/5

Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars: 5 is the safest result, 1 the least safe.

Frontal stars compare cars of about the same weight; side stars compare every vehicle. Rollover stars show how top-heavy the car is: NHTSA puts the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s chance of rolling over in a single-car crash at 17% to 18%.

Safety equipment NHTSA recommends

Electronic stability controlStandard
Forward collision warningOptional
Lane departure warningOptional

Optional means some trims have it and some don’t. Check the car you are looking at.

Federal investigations

Brake vacuum pump failureOpened Nov 20, 2018 (PE18012), closed Apr 10, 2022Closed
Desiccated air bag inflator ruptureOpened Sep 17, 2021 (EA21002)Open

Before you buy a used 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

These checks follow what 2014 Silverado 1500 owners reported most: steering that loses its power assist, then stalling, warnings and a hard brake pedal. Run the VIN before you pay, because this truck has steering, brake and airbag recalls.

Before you buy a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 15005 checks to do in person
  1. 1
    Turn the wheel lock to lock at parking speed

    Steering complaints lead the file.

  2. 2
    Run the VIN for steering and brake recalls

    Only the VIN shows whether they were done.

  3. 3
    Press the brake pedal with the engine running

    Brake complaints describe a hard pedal.

  4. 4
    Let the engine idle warm

    Stalling shows up in the electrical and engine complaints.

  5. 5
    Watch for a StabiliTrak warning

    Stability-control warnings come up often.

Oil and service for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

This is what Chevrolet's manual says the 2014 Silverado 1500 needs: which oil to use and how much, the fluids for the transmission and the cooling system, and when each job is due. The vehicle tracks oil wear itself and shows an oil change message, but Chevrolet says to change the oil at least once a year.

6.2L 8-cylinder
Engine oil
0W-20
Oil capacity, with filter
8.5 US quarts
Transmission fluid
DEXRON-VI
Coolant
DEX-COOL, mixed 50/50 with water
5.3L 8-cylinder
Engine oil
0W-20
Oil capacity, with filter
8.5 US quarts
Transmission fluid
DEXRON-VI
Coolant
DEX-COOL, mixed 50/50 with water
4.3L 6-cylinder
Engine oil
5W-30
Oil capacity, with filter
6.0 US quarts
Transmission fluid
DEXRON-VI
Coolant
DEX-COOL, mixed 50/50 with water

Service schedule

Oil changeWhen the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message appears, and at least once a year
CoolantEvery 5 years or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first

From the Chevrolet 2014 Silverado Owner Manual, read Oct 3, 2026. Normal schedule.

Common questions

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

Owners name the steering most (400 complaints), then electrical system (334) and braking system (269).

Is 2014 a good year for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The complaint record can't grade a car, but it shows what to check: the steering complaints that lead this year, the mileage they start at, and whether the recall repairs were done.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: brakes (2), airbags (2), steering, seat belts. A dealer can tell from the VIN whether one car got the repairs.

At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems start?

Engine complaints start earliest, around 59,000 miles. Braking system complaints come later, around 70,000 miles.

Which Silverado 1500 years have the most and fewest complaints?

The 2014 and 2015 model years have the most in the file, and the 2025 and 2012 the fewest, though newer cars have had less time to collect complaints.

Other Silverado 1500 years

2012215201330120141,43320151,0982016791

Other 2014 pickup trucks to compare

What the complaint record can't tell you

How many were soldA popular model looks worse than a rare one.
Whether your car has itA share isn't a probability for one car.
Who filedRecalls and news send owners to the form.
What it costsPart prices only; a shop adds labor.

Sources

Show all 8 sources
NHTSA complaint fileNHTSA consumer complaints, FLAT_CMPL bulk file, dated Aug 25, 2026
Counts by system and year, mileage, crash and injury flags, codes, owner quotes
NHTSA recallsRecalls API, read Oct 3, 2026
The recall list
NHTSA 5-Star Safety RatingsSafety Ratings API, read Oct 3, 2026
Crash test stars and rollover risk
NHTSA defect investigationsInvestigations file (FLAT_INV)
The investigations list
EPA fueleconomy.govFederal fuel economy data
Engines, gearboxes, mpg
NHTSA recall 17V-414Read Oct 3, 2026
Electric power steering assist
NHTSA recall 19V-645Read Oct 3, 2026
Brake vacuum pump
Chevrolet media specification pages (GM, Wayback copies)Read 3 Oct 2026
Engine specs

Owner quotes are changed from all capitals to normal case only. Counts by system and year cover vehicles with at least 10 complaints.