2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: common problems

Owners of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 40
involving a crash: 2

What fails most often

1 Fuel/propulsion system 20% of all complaints
2 Engine 18% of all complaints
3 Air bags 15% of all complaints
4 Electrical system 15% of all complaints
5 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
6 Steering 10% of all complaints
7 Seat belts 5% of all complaints
8 Service brakes 5% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Fuel/propulsion system: 8 complaints (20% of all).
Engine: 7 complaints (18% of all).
Air bags: 6 complaints (15% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Electrical system: 6 complaints (15% of all).
Powertrain: 5 complaints (13% of all).

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 40 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

smoke, burning smell, fire4 · 10%
warning lights, check engine4 · 10%
fuel system, fuel smell3 · 8%
hesitation when accelerating2 · 5%
loss of power / limp mode2 · 5%
seat belts2 · 5%
steering or power steering problems2 · 5%
airbags did not deploy1 · 3%
brake failure1 · 3%
knocking, grinding or other noise1 · 3%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Fuel/propulsion system	8	0
Engine	7	0
Air bags	6	1
Electrical system	6	0
Powertrain	5	0
Steering	4	0
Seat belts	2	1
Service brakes	2	1
Exterior lighting	1	0
Structure	1	0
Suspension	1	0
Tires	1	0
Vehicle speed control	1	0
Other	7	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

The air bags failed to deploy. There was no further information provided. The contact stated that the incident occurred within 175 yards. The contact was transported out of the vehicle and to the hospital by emergency units. The contact sustained a broken sternum caused by the seat belt.
Air bags · crash · 2022-03-24 · NHTSA complaint #11458197
The abs engages at slow speeds including dry conditions, leading to total loss of braking and increased stopping distances.
Service brakes · crash · 2014-11-05 · NHTSA complaint #10652894
The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. An unknown local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available.
Air bags · 2025-11-21 · NHTSA complaint #11700870
There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Structure · 2024-06-24 · NHTSA complaint #11596086
LT295/65R20 Two Nitto Grappler G2 which were on the rear of my truck, the internal belts of the tire have separated, causing a buckle of the tire. The separation caused a bouncing rough ride. This is a safety issue when riding the vehicle and I believe eventually it would have blown.
Tires · 2024-03-26 · NHTSA complaint #11579606
When pulling out into busy traffic the TCM quit and lost all power to the wheels. Could not move. Luckily the traffic seen we had a issue and swerved to go around us. We found out later this has been a huge issue for GM with TCM on units like mine.
Powertrain · 2023-09-19 · NHTSA complaint #11545449
TCM failed. Vehicle is at the dealership awaiting new part for over three months now. Continue to get extended ETA on the part, latest communication was maybe November before it ships.
Electrical system · 2023-09-18 · NHTSA complaint #11545297
The fuel pump has put metal shaving all through my fuel system and It is available for inspection if anyone is interested in taking a look at it. It made my truck die in the middle of the highway. It put me and a lot of others in danger!
Fuel/propulsion system · 2023-08-25 · NHTSA complaint #11540849

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20143
20151
20163
20173
20182
20195
20203
20214
20223
202310
20242
20251

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 5,948 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 16% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Silverado 2500 has 121 complaints (34 years in the data). This year has 40, below average.

What to check before buying

Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.

Other years of this model

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, engine, air bags. Total complaints: 40. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (10%), warning lights, check engine (10%), fuel system, fuel smell (8%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2014 models

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.