The Silverado year to skip
The first year of the 2014 redesign drew about twice the Silverado average. Power steering can cut out while driving, and the brake vacuum pump can fail, making the pedal hard at low speed. Both are covered by recalls, but the truck has other electrical issues too.
Updated November 2026 · based on 1,561 owner complaints and 6 recalls
421 2.0x the Silverado 1500 average
6 free to fix at a dealer
Every Silverado 1500 year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2014 Silverado 1500
Top problems and what they cost
Power steering cuts out
The electric power steering can lose assist suddenly, then return. Recall 17V414 covers it.
Fix: Free under recall.
Steering
Hard brake pedal at low speed
The brake vacuum pump can lose output, making braking hard in parking lots and drive-throughs. Recall 19V645 covers it.
Fix: Free under recall.
Brakes
Loose fuses and electrical faults
Fuses working loose in the junction box cause random electrical issues.
Fix: Junction box repair $200 to $600.
Electrical
Recalls
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the...
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the ve...
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 dri...
If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk 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 dri...
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Confirm the steering (17V414), brake vacuum (19V645) and air bag recalls show as repaired.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2014 Silverado 1500 has 6 recalls on record, listed below.
- Brake at walking speed several times; the pedal should not turn hard.The brake booster makes the pedal easy to press. A pedal that goes hard, sinks or a hissing sound means the assist is failing, so stopping takes much more effort.456 of the 1,561 owner complaints about the 2014 Silverado 1500 involve the brakes (29%).
- Turn the wheel at low speed and watch for a power steering warning.Turning the wheel fully both ways at low speed loads the steering hardest. Clicks, grinding or heavy spots point to a worn coupler, rack or power steering fault.427 of the 1,561 owner complaints about the 2014 Silverado 1500 involve the steering (27%).
- Inspect the frame for rust.Rust on the frame or underbody weakens the structure and can be expensive or impossible to repair. Surface rust is normal; flaking or holes are not.106 of the 1,561 owner complaints about the 2014 Silverado 1500 involve the body and frame (7%).
Questions
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
The Silverado year to skip. The first year of the 2014 redesign drew about twice the Silverado average. Power steering can cut out while driving, and the brake vacuum pump can fail, making the pedal hard at low speed. Both are covered by recalls, but the truck has other electrical issues too.
How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
6 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems?
Power steering cuts out; Hard brake pedal at low speed; Loose fuses and electrical faults.
Crash rating shown for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.