2014 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
40 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
70,900 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 24 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 40 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 4 | 10.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 10.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 7.5% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 7.5% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 2.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 8; Engine: 7; Air Bags: 6; Electrical System: 6; Power Train: 5; Unknown Or Other: 5; Steering: 4; Seat Belts: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 4
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2014: 3; 2015: 1; 2016: 3; 2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2019: 5; 2020: 3; 2021: 4; 2022: 3; 2023: 10; 2024: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11014898 · 2017-08-13 (August 13, 2017)
TEMPORARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT A LOW SPEED (I.E. BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE, MAKING A LOW SPEED TURN INTO A GARAGE).
Owner-reported narrative. 31,868 miles reported. Look up ODI 11014898 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11019037 · 2017-08-22 (August 22, 2017)
WHILE TURNING LOW SPEED(USUALLY LEFT) POWER STEERING WOULD STOP WORKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2015. I HAVE TAKEN TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER ON (3) OCCASIONS(SUBURBAN AUTO GROUP IN SANDY OREGON. TAG NUMBER ON FIRST VISIT IS #2288, 2ND VISIT #3639, 3RD VISIT #4698. THEY HAVE RECALLED 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS I AM EXPERIENCING. I WOULD HOPE THAT YOU LOOK AT THE SILVERADO 2500 WITH THE SAME SCRUTINY. THE DEALER WANTS ME TO START REPLACING PARTS AT MY COST TO REPAIR A VEHI…
Owner-reported narrative. 28,727 miles reported. Look up ODI 11019037 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10892623 · 2016-08-02 (August 2, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A BURNING ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GRAVEL GUARD AROUND THE FUEL TANK WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BY POURING WATER ON THE FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,030.
Owner-reported narrative. 20,030 miles reported. Look up ODI 10892623 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11363503 · 2020-10-08 (October 8, 2020)
WHILE DRIVING FROM MICHIGAN INTO NEW YORK TO DELIVER AN RV TO A DEALERSHIP MY TRUCK EXPERIENCED A FUEL DEFICIENCY AND STALLED WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY. I FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS THE FUEL FILTER BUT THAT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND IN TOWING IT INTO A SERVICE SHOP THEY DETERMINED THE BOSCH CP4 FUEL PUMP HAD QUIT DUE TO METAL SHAVINGS WHICH RESULTED IN THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THIS COST ME OVER $15,000. IT'S MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS PUMP IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE FUEL IN THE UNITED STATES AND THERE HAS BEEN A CLASS ACT…
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11363503 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11115631 · 2018-08-03 (August 3, 2018)
THE TCM MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER BEING REPLACED THE VEHICLE STILL DIDN'T PERFORM AS IT DID BEFORE THE REPAIR. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE WITH ALL CHEVROLET TRUCKS FROM VARIOUS YEARS. THERE ARE MULTIPLE BLOGS FROM OWNERS OF THESE TRUCKS THAT SHOW THE EXTENT OF THE ISSUE. I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY $ 1000.00 TO FIX A PROBLEM THAT GM KNOWS THAT HAS EXISTED FOR YEARS. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM IF YOU ARE DRIVING AND THE TRUCK LOOSES POWER; ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU'RE GOING DOWN HILL TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND YOUR TRANSMISSION DOESN'T FUNCTION P…
Owner-reported narrative. 98,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11115631 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11522404 · 2023-05-17 (May 17, 2023)
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while her husband was driving 45 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The driver was unable to shift gear. The driver stated that the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate over 20 MPH. The driver was able to continue driving to the residence. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the transmission control module (TCM…
Owner-reported narrative. 135,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11522404 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10652894 · 2014-11-05 (November 5, 2014)
THE ABS ENGAGES AT SLOW SPEEDS INCLUDING DRY CONDITIONS, LEADING TO TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 12,651 miles reported. Look up ODI 10652894 at NHTSA ↗