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2014 Chevrolet Silverado reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado has 0 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other Silverado years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 14 recalls on file, including Seat belts, Labels, and Ignition.

2012 Chevrolet Silverado
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Complaints

0

Per year

0

Recalls

14

Years on the road

13

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Silverado has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2015 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (14)

Recall Seat belts 2016-04-12 · NHTSA campaign 16V209000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. This movement may result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15822.
Recall Labels 2015-10-30 · NHTSA campaign 13V544000
Summary General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.
Remedy GM will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 13365.
Recall electrical system, ignition 2015-10-09 · NHTSA campaign 15V640000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15573.
Recall Electrical system 2014-10-01 · NHTSA campaign 14V614000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM’s number for this recall is 14515.
Recall Seats 2014-07-23 · NHTSA campaign 14V446000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.
Recall powertrain, transfer case 2014-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 14V374000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14192.
Recall Equipment 2014-06-18 · NHTSA campaign 14V345000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 15, 2013, to January 29, 2014, and GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured September 19, 2013, to February 8, 2014, and equipped with both optional accessory all-weather floor mats (option RPO VAV) and optional vinyl flooring (option RPO BG9). The affected vehicles built with the vinyl flooring option do not have the retention features necessary to properly secure the floor mat on the driver's side.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and reimburse the owner for the purchase price upon their return. The owners will also be provided an insert for their owners manual instructing them not to use floor mats, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14310.
Recall electrical system, software 2014-06-06 · NHTSA campaign 14V301000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban vehicles equipped with a base radio and an internal amplifier. The radios in the affected vehicles may become inoperative, and as a result, there would be no audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened with the key in the ignition or no audible seat belt warning indicating the seat belts were not buckled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GMC owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14315.
Recall steering, linkages, tie rod 2014-05-14 · NHTSA campaign 14V246000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 23, 2013, through March 25, 2014, 2014 GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured May 25, 2013, through March 31, 2014, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 27, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment may not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack.
Remedy GM notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14204. NOTE: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Owners should contact GM to have their vehicles towed to the dealership.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, cooling unit and lines 2014-03-31 · NHTSA campaign 14V152000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM ) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 series and model year 2015 Suburban and Tahoe; GMC model year 2014 Sierra Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 Series and model year 2015 Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (feature code MYC). The subject vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in the fitting.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler line connection and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 or GMC owners may contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14121.
Recall engine and cooling, exhaust system 2014-01-13 · NHTSA campaign 14V007000
Summary General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
Remedy General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.
Recall electrical system, software 2013-12-20 · NHTSA campaign 13E073000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain software intended for 2015 vehicles that was installed by service centers into model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras equipped with Allison A1000 transmissions. The incorrect software may cause the transmission indicator not to display that gear position "1" has been selected. As such, this vehicle does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will upload the correct transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 13442.
Recall Front seat head restraint 2013-10-17 · NHTSA campaign 13V488000
Summary General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, through September 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. In the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202a, "Head Restraints."
Remedy GM has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the seatback recliner mechanisms and make adjustments, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13323.
Recall Air bags 2013-07-19 · NHTSA campaign 13V315000
Summary General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado trucks manufactured June 1, 2013, through June 30, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Sierra trucks manufactured June 4, 2013, through June 30, 2013. Welding on the passenger airbag inflator may fracture when the airbag is deployed, allowing some gas from the air bag inflator to vent behind the instrument panel, instead of into the air bag.
Remedy General Motors will notify owners and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463. GM's recall number is 13230.

Complaints by component (0 total)

No complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC W/O SAB 4WD 3 stars 3 stars 4 stars 4 stars
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC W/O SAB RWD 3 stars 3 stars 4 stars 3 stars
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC W/SAB 4WD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/CC W/SAB RWD 4 stars 3 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/RC 4WD 2 stars 2 stars 2 stars 4 stars
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 PU/RC RWD 2 stars 2 stars 2 stars 3 stars
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 PU/CC 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 PU/CC RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 PU/RC RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2014 Chevrolet SilveradoO 3500 PU/RC 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Silverado C15 two-wheel drive 4.3L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3250
Silverado C15 two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $3400
Silverado K15 four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 14 20 17 MPG $3800
Silverado K15 four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 16 22 18 MPG $3600
Silverado K15 four-wheel drive 4.3L, 6-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 17 22 19 MPG $3400

Specs and fitment

K2XX generation, 2014–2018
Body styles Pickup truck
Oil 0W-20 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent; dexos1)
Tire size 265/70R17 to 285/45R22 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 16V-651 covers certain 2014-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles among other GM models: the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) may not operate properly, which can prevent the frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash. Dealers reflash the SDM software or replace the module on vehicles that already had a deployment. Recall 19V-645 covers certain 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks: vacuum from the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, reducing power brake assist and increasing stopping distance. Dealers reprogram the electronic brake control module. Recall 20V-603 covers certain 2018 Silverado 1500 trucks with the 5.3L or 6.2L V8 for the same vacuum-pump brake-assist concern with an electronic brake control module reprogram. Recall 24V-756 covers certain 2018 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 Crew Cab trucks (and HD Crew Cab 2018-2019): a roof-rail air-bag inflator end cap may detach or the inflator sidewall may rupture, letting compressed gas propel the end cap or other components into the vehicle; dealers replace the left and right roof-rail air-bag modules.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado has 0 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 0 per year. That is about even with the other Silverado years here. Their median is 0 complaints per year. NHTSA has 14 recalls on file, including Seat belts, Labels, and Ignition.

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Silverado has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2015 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2013. The 2014 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2015.

Has the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado been recalled?

The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado has 14 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado is 18.6 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado?

K2XX generation (2014-2018).

What oil does a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 use?

Recent model years typically specify dexos1 0W-20; K2XX trucks may call for 5W-30 depending on engine.