Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-267 the manufacturer reports only 14% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 15, 2021. Updated daily.
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Risk. If the front tank overfills, the excess pressure may cause the front tank to expand and contact the driveshaft, possibly resulting in a hole in the tank.
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.
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 3500 median. How we score
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and the recalls they led to.
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO 3500HD DURAMAX DIESEL COMES EQUIPP ED WITH THE BOSCH CP4 INJECTION FUEL PUMP. THIS PUMP IS PRONE TO FAILURE AT ANYTIME MILEAGE WISE. THE PUMP WAS USED IN EUROPEAN DIESEL ENGINES WITH SUCCESS SINCE THEIR FUEL HAS A HIGHER CONTENT OF LUBRICITY. DUE TO THE ULTRA-LOW SULFUR…
THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP, WHICH MOVES FUEL FROM THE REAR TANK TO THE FRONT TANK HAS MALFUNCTIONED. THIS HAS CAUSED THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ INACCURATELY, CAUSING ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING, HAS ILLUMINATED THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT MULTIPLE TIMES, DISPLAYING CODE P2068 AND P0463. VEHICLE CAN RUN OUT OF FUEL…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER DECELERATED TO 1 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED THE METAL SHAVINGS TO CLOG THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER…
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