2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems
What owners have reported about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a good year?
It's one of the worst years for the Silverado 1500. Owners have filed 1,436 complaints with NHTSA, the 1st most of 19 Silverado 1500 model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, electrical system and brakes.
1,436 complaints 6 recalls 1st worst of 19 Silverado 1500 years
Top 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Steering problems
408 complaints (28%) name the steering, most often the electric power assist system and rack and pinion.
Electrical problems
341 complaints (24%) name the electrical system, most often the integrated trailer brake control and cables.
Brake problems
281 complaints (20%) name the brakes, most often the vacuum and pedals and linkages.
Engine problems
199 complaints (14%) name the engine, most often the radiator assembly.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (1,004 of 1,436). The amber line is the middle value, about 64,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
Front
The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate. A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge.
Recall 21V245000 · Apr 2021Wheel speed sensor / tone ring
3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system. Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge.
Recall 19V761000 · Oct 2019Vacuum
The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time. As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge.
Recall 19V645000 · Sep 2019Pretensioner, Sensor / control module-inactive
While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash. 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 driver and front passenger.
Fix: 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.
Recall 17V437000 · Jul 2017Electric power assist system
The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers. If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge.
Recall 17V414000 · Jun 2017Pretensioner, Sensor / control module-inactive
In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash. 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 driver and front passenger.
Fix: 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.
Recall 16V651000 · Sep 2016Get an email when your 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gets a new recall
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Silverado 1500 years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a reliable year?
It's one of the worst years for the Silverado 1500. Owners have filed 1,436 complaints with NHTSA, the 1st most of 19 Silverado 1500 model years. The most reported problems involve the steering, electrical system and brakes.
What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems?
Owners most often report problems with the steering, electrical system, brakes and engine. 408 complaints (28%) name the steering, most often the electric power assist system and rack and pinion.
At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 42,000–92,000 miles, with a middle value near 69,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
6. Front (21V245000); Wheel speed sensor / tone ring (19V761000); Vacuum (19V645000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Ask for service records covering the steering, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2025, 2026 and 2012 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.