2014 Chevrolet Silverado: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado: 13 recalls, 124 owner complaints and up to 20 mpg combined.
Recalls
13 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Airbags Vehicle recall #13V315000 · 2013 · 843 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: As a result the air bag May not fully inflate, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: General motors will notify owners and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on August 23, 2013.
Seats Vehicle recall #13V488000 · 2013 · 18,972 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint May not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #14V007000 · 2014 · 325,213 vehicles
What's wrong: 3l engine or 5.3l engine.
Why it matters: The overheated exhaust components May melt nearby plastic parts and May result in an engine fire.
The fix: General motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #14V152000 · 2014 · 489,936 vehicles
What's wrong: The subject vehicles May have a transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in the fitting.
Why it matters: If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.
The fix: 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.
Steering Vehicle recall #14V246000 · 2014 · 477 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment May not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack.
Why it matters: An improperly tightened tie rod attachment May allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: 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.
Electrical, Seat belts Vehicle recall #14V301000 · 2014 · 57,512 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: Without an audible indicator, the driver May not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway. Additionally, there would be no reminder that the driver's or front seat passenger's seat belt is not buckled, which could increase…
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2014. Chevrolet
Equipment, Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #14V345000 · 2014 · 184 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #14V374000 · 2014 · 392,459 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short May cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.
Why it matters: If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle May roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing…
The fix: 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.
Seats Vehicle recall #14V446000 · 2014 · 124,007 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
The fix: 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.
Electrical Vehicle recall #14V614000 · 2014 · 106,307 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module May be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Why it matters: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.
Electrical Vehicle recall #15V640000 · 2015 · 3,073 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If stuck in the "start" position, the ignition May suddenly snap back into the "accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags May not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015.
Equipment Vehicle recall #13V544000 · 2015 · 1,808 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Gm will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2015.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #16V209000 · 2016 · 895,232 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the tensioner cable separates, the driver May not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Electrical Equipment recall #13E073000 · 2013 · 18 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: The transmission position indicator May not show that the transmission is in first gear (1) and not drive (d). If the drivers pulls into traffic, the vehicle's speed would be limited, resulting in an increased risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will upload the correct transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2014.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 9 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (37): the most common themes are noise or vibration (16), hard / delayed shifting (15), stalls / loses power (9).
- Electrical (20): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (6), electrical failure (5), noise or vibration (4).
- Steering (19): the most common themes are steering problems (16), noise or vibration (8).
- Body & structure (16): the most common themes are rust / corrosion (7), noise or vibration (4), leaks (3).
The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado has 124 owner complaints, ranking #17 of 28 Silverado model years for complaints (well below the 312 average). Complaints peaked in 2014 (52 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 0 years old, at a median of 4,913 miles. Neighboring years: 2013 (64 complaints, 3 recalls), 2015 (76 complaints, 7 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 4.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 6.2 L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 17 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 vehicle recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2014 Chevrolet Silverado problems?
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (37), electrical (20), steering (19).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado get?
EPA ratings run up to 20 mpg combined (4.3 L, Automatic 6-spd), across 5 engine and transmission combos.
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