Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the rear driveway, he noticed a reflection of flames, and then he noticed that the hood of the vehicle had caught on fire. The contact stated that the fire extended to the front headliner and front seats of the vehicle. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. A fire department report was filed. There was no injury sustained. There was no police report filed. The vehicle remained at the contact's residence, awaiting to be totaled. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 212,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed down to the floorboard, but the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle slowed down and came to a stop with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred on 4 separate occasions. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the contact replaced the brake pads. The contact stated that on another occasion, while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power, the steering wheel locked, and lost functionality. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle returned to normal functionality. …
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk. The vehicle downshifted and upshifted violently. There was smoke coming from the tailpipe. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle was slow to respond. The vehicle stopped and lunged forward. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to service the vehicle and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors and cylinder #7 needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The OnStar error message was displayed and stated to disregard. The contact used and OBD tool and retrieved DTC code: P0207 (Power Train injector) and P0300 "Power train"; and a random cylinder misfire was detected. …
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and decelerated unintendedly. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine lifters needed to be replaced, and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, where the upper part of the engine was rebuilt, and the lifters were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. …
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the engine made an abnormal knocking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with lifters failure. The mechanic determined that the lifters needed to be replaced. Additionally, the mechanic informed the contact that if the camshaft had failed, the camshaft and the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and making a left turn, the steering wheel and brakes became inoperable. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was provided the diagnostic test cost, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering). The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was driving sluggishly. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred, but the contact was able to drive the vehicle to her destination. The contact stated that the fuel pump had been replaced several months prior to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and turning the steering wheel, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle also lost power steering functionality and then stalled. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure; and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, she was informed that the radiator was leaking. The dealer determined that the radiator, thermostat, and the coolant lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under GMC Special Coverage Number: N15170099. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,500.
Engine complaints in other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
NHTSA has 199 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 14% of the model year's 1,436 complaints. The component named most often is cooling system › radiator assembly (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 59,000 miles, and 19% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 6 fires and 3 injuries and 1 death to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.