repaired · 2023 Q4
Seat belts: front
Risk. A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,438 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most often about the steering. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-245 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has problems
1,438 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
408Steering19 crash/fire/injury
341Electrical system20 crash/fire/injury
269Service brakes22 crash/fire/injury
191Engine8 crash/fire/injury
161Electronic stability control (ESC)10 crash/fire/injury
154Power train7 crash/fire/injury
90Structure
51Seat belts
47Air bags
28717 other systems14 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 408 | 19 |
| Electrical system | 341 | 20 |
| Service brakes | 269 | 22 |
| Engine | 191 | 8 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 161 | 10 |
| Power train | 154 | 7 |
| Structure | 90 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 51 | 7 |
| Air bags | 47 | 25 |
| 17 other systems | 287 | 14 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the…
repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. 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…
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repaired · 2018 Q4
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. 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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
65kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 305 steering complaints. 80% were reported before 100,000 miles.
51under 30k miles244under 100k miles61100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Unknown or other
15 owners mentioned a cost$1,200median
Middle half: $932 – $1,305
Service brakes
14 owners mentioned a cost$667median
Middle half: $528 – $838
Engine
11 owners mentioned a cost$1,428median
Middle half: $1,050 – $5,350
Electrical system
9 owners mentioned a cost$700median
Middle half: $180 – $1,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Silverado 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado 1500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safety ratings
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Brake Vacuum Pump FailureLed to recall 19V-645
In owners' words
What Silverado 1500 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.…
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed…
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