Is the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a bad year?
1,438 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Silverado 1500 years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are in line with other Silverado 1500 years. Steering, electrical system, brakes and 4 more stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2014 Silverado 1500 owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 68,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 408 (28%) | 42k–92k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Electrical systemSTANDS OUT | 341 (24%) | 42k–87k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| BrakesSTANDS OUT | 281 (20%) | 54k–90k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Stability controlSTANDS OUT | 161 (11%) | 43k–87k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Body structureSTANDS OUT | 90 (6%) | 18k–68k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Seat beltsSTANDS OUT | 51 (4%) | 35k–142k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipersSTANDS OUT | 51 (4%) | 50k–83k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Engine | 197 (14%) | 37k–80k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 154 (11%) | 16k–113k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Air bags | 47 (3%) | 24k–89k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 40 (3%) | 25k–89k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 34 (2%) | 31k–93k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Speed control | 23 (2%) | 27k–70k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Suspension | 47 (3%) | 2k–48k miles · mostly behind | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 68,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 1,438 complaints: 61 mention a crash · 18 mention a fire · 30 report an injury · 44 say the car was towed.
34 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
I have a 2014 Silverado with 60k miles. On sunday, I was pulling into the garage after a short errand and I lost most of the braking power.
While parked in a parking lot, the vehicle would not start. The truck mad a clicking sound and all lights lit up on dashboard, but no concise error message.
Vehicle's electrical system will fail while driving, it may fail during ignition, and it may fail immediately after shutdown.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 68,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 6
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Chevrolet: 917
Repair instructions Chevrolet sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Engine related shudder
Normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal…
Delayed engagement into drive, shudder at a launch, or the transmission is slipping when shifting into 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th gears
Guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Brake Vacuum Pump Failure
Neighbouring years
2013 Silverado 1500: 302 complaints, keep it · 2015 Silverado 1500: 1,110 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 a bad year?
1,438 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Silverado 1500 years. At 68,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: steering (408), electrical system (341), brakes (281), stability control (161), body structure (90).
How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
6 recall campaigns list this model year: Seat belts (NHTSA 21V-245), Brakes (NHTSA 19V-761), Brakes (NHTSA 19V-645), Seat belts (NHTSA 17V-437) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.