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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,404 miles

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical problems

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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Comments (Page 3 of 17)

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problem #292

Apr 202022

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

DURING LOW SPEED TURNING THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING, THE AC POWERS OFF AND ON, THE STABLITRAC WARNING BLINKS ON AND OFF AND THE RADIO CYCLES ON AND OFF. this is a known recall for 2014 chevy silverados however gm says it was repaired before i bout my truck 3 years ago and wont cover it to be repaired again This has happened multiple times in the last 2 weeks and is increasing in frequency

- Queen Creek, AZ, USA

problem #291

May 022022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Sudden loss of power in vehicle, causing loss of power steering for a split second and display screens to turn off and on. Service trailer brake and steering assist lights came on. Has happened multiple times and always on highway. Power steering also malfunctions when parking.

- Lenexa, KS, USA

problem #290

Apr 272022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My trailer break system light keep coming

- Lufkin , TX, USA

problem #289

Apr 222022

Silverado 1500

  • 72,300 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control activated, the turn signal was activated, causing the cruise control to inadvertently deactivate. Additionally, the warning light failed to illuminate while the high-beam headlights were illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V614000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 72,300.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #288

Mar 182022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The 2014 and up Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models are notorious for electrical issues and bugs, some may have been recalled but other were not included in that recall while still having the same issues, these vehicles have major electrical system issues, from bad battery cables, down to every Control Module associated with the truck, over time salt, sand, mud, moisture disrupts certain key areas of the electrical wiring harness underneath the vehicle, General Motors knows about this but fails to recall these vehicles, it creates a very serious matter when you have no traction control, or any ABS function, along with loss of power steering assist. These control systems can be life and death when they are not working!. GM needs to address these issues and recall ALL 2014+ Silverado-€™s and alike for these electrical issues relating to -€œloss of communication with the ECM, BCM, TCM, EBCM, TCCM, PSCM, etc. these are costly break downs and these modules are very expensive to just throw in and hope it fixes the issue, most dealers don-€™t want to trace wiring issues and will just tell the customer cannot replicate which leaves us vulnerable. Some customers state their vehicles will randomly shut off while driving, others report their truck going into -€œLimp home mode-€. Nobody can seem to centralize a specific area where the problems are occurring but believe it has something to do with the material and the way the harness was made.

- Doylestown, OH, USA

problem #287

Mar 032022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
At very slow speed (under 1 mph) the steering is unmanageable to turn, even if truck stopped and its required to make a relatively sharp turn. Seems the power steering stops working & airbag warning light turns on as well as parking assist stops working. Very dangerous!! Also when the temperature is under 30°F the dash/ display screen go black when I attempt to use the side window switches

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #286

Mar 012022

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Service trailer brake system repeatedly shows up blocking information screen and distracting me from driving with its chime and message

- Jackson , NC, USA

problem #285

Feb 242022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
There is a complete loss of power so there is no way to start the truck. Here in North Dakota the wind chills go to fifty degrees below zero. It is life threatening when the truck won't start. Up to this point it has happened only when the vehicle is parked. The GM dealer has seen the truck, but it is a random problem and can't be "replicated" in the shop. The shop manager has seen the security symbol on the dash board and cleared it with the computer. When it happened this week in minus wind chills I called the dealer, and he suggested that I put the key in and let it sit for ten minutes! Nothing happened. When my husband caught a ride to help me, he wiggled the battery connection and the whole system turned on. The security anti theft device light had gone on while driving, but the book said to take it to a dealer!

- Anamoose, ND, USA

problem #284

Jan 282022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving down the road a service alert comes up on the dash advising "Service Trailer Brake system". This alert is extremely distracting and will not go away while hitting the "dismiss" button. To my knowledge the trailer brake system on this vehicle has never been used. GM shoukd take full responsibility of this problem and issue a recall. Failure to do so could result in future vehicle accidents from people being distracted from this obnoxious alarm from a faulty part. I would supply a picture or video of the alarm but using my camera while driving would only add to the already present danders associated with this issue. Thanks for your time.

- Green Springs, OH, USA

problem #283

Jan 032022

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My truck loss of electric power steering it shuts off especially during low speed turning maneuvers. Lost and then returns then might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. I have made an appointment at my dealership.

- Reseda, CA, USA

problem #282

Nov 302021

Silverado 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

started it this morning with remote start (not after market) to warm it up and when i went out there the cab was full of smoke and the back window was glowing red with flames emerging. I extinguished fire and turned it off and the back window shattered.

- Rolling Meadows, IL, USA

problem #281

Oct 172021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Trailer brake control. Trailer brake module. Trailer wiring. All having issues warning comes up to check trailer brake wiring when there is no trailer connected.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #280

Oct 022021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
While driving on I-70 between Cincinnati OH and Louisville KY at night, I switched high beams and the instrument panel, headlights, flickered off and on as the truck momentarily lurched. I stopped at gas station and shut truck off and when I tried to restart there was a complete loss of power. Under the hood I wiggled the blue connector to this box located on top of the battery (I think it is some kind of fusible link with two harnesses and other wires coming off of it. I then tried the key FOD and remote started the truck. I was able to get home that night but every time I would use passing lights the lurching and momentary power loss would occur. When I used the turn signal to turn on my street I lost all power and almost hit another car due to loss of steering and brakes - I wiggled the blue connector again on that fusible link box and was able to secure the vehicle. As I look at google and GM truck links I am seeing a large population of complaints on this issue that include possible grounding issues where a rubber grommet is being employed between the grounding strap and body, grounding wire in contact with passenger side header, and a number of other electrical issues. GM seems to be aware of the issue since they have a number of service bulletins addressing the issues (they instruct technicians not to change parts unless the issue is replicated) and I am concerned at the large number of these GM's possibly affected and the spread of year models noted.

- Grafton, OH, USA

problem #279

Sep 262021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The truck wouldn-€™t start, after jumping the battery and commencing our drive the truck would intermittently hit breaks with foot lightly on accelerator. Engine power is reduced showed on screen. Trailer break system warning. Upon doing research online, it it a failure due to the trailer wiring harness. (Example of error off of YouTube https://youtu.be/G2oJTytqIsk ) Dealership has told us they cannot fix it under warranty although it is a faulty part from the factory. Truck is completely undrivable/unsafe to operate and we are having to pay for rental car. 56000 miles and they are not honoring power train warranty.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #278

Sep 122021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
I was driving and my truck just lost all power and my steering wheel locked up as I was turning. Lights turned off. This lasted for about 3 to 5 seconds. Then it turned back on. Then later in the day it happened in a drive through as I was leaving except it would not start back up. This should not be happening especially for a truck with only 53000 miles.

- Amsterdam , NY, USA

problem #277

Sep 072021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
My vehicle started displaying a stabilitrak warning, gauge lights dimming, hard steering, and the ac turning off when I would push the brake pedal while driving. 15 miles later, while making a left hand turn, my vehicle shut off completely which caused a loss of power steering. I was able to avoid an accident as the vehicle did restart. Prior to this incident, I have taken the vehicle in twice to Chevrolet dealerships to diagnose this issue. Both times they stated they could not duplicate the issue so nothing was done. This seems to be a common issue for many 2014 Chevrolet Silverado owners.

- Sevierville, TN, USA

problem #276

Aug 102021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Electronic power steering suddenly fails as low speeds, low speed turning, and backing up. Often occurs after dash lights flicker and stabilitrak warning comes up on dash monitor. Causes dangerous situations in parking lots trying to navigate around other cars. This is the second occurrence since purchasing the vehicle. I had it fixed once through a software fix. The problem has returned a year and a half later.

- Upper Darby, PA, USA

problem #275

Aug 122021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
The vehicle has experienced dash and screen flickering while driving. When stopped and making turns the engine shuts off and the steering is locked. The whole dash goes blank. The engine is not able to restart or click. Anit-theft warning comes on for no reason. I feel there is a safety issue when driving this vehicle but no recalls have been placed. I don't feel safe driving my babies in the car.

- Grover Beach, CA, USA

problem #274

Aug 212021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Make a left turn and lose all power the truck just dies in may or may not start right back

- Lima , OH, USA

problem #273

Jul 252021

Silverado 1500

  • miles
Vehicle losses electric power steering specially at low speeds tends to jump to the right side or locks the steering wheel possibly accident if it continues. There are recalls on most trucks like mine but it seems that my truck is not in the list and it should be this is a real safety issue I believe that I report it to you before.

- Somerton , AZ, USA

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