2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems
Compared with other Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
0/100 0.2× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.2× that of a typical Chevrolet Silverado 2500 year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 7 of its 40 complaints were filed by the end of 2016.
- Most reported part: Fuel system (8 complaints, median 61,515 mi).
- 2 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 40filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 70,900miles, 24 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 2–4 / 5stars overall, 6 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- —not in EPA data
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The part named most often is fuel system, with 8 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine (7) and other or unknown (7). 24 of the complaints include a mileage, and 46% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,900 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1,829 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 123 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 145 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 14 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system8 20%
- Engine7 18%
- Other or unknown7 18%
- Air bags6 15%
- Electrical system6 15%
- Steering4 10%
- Brakes2 5.0%
- Seat belts2 5.0%
- Exterior lighting1 2.5%
Also reported: Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Fuel system: “I bought my 2014 chevy k2500 durmax diesel 4x4 I bought it under the impression I was told it would get really good gas mileage and its horrible the salesman said the new requirements that GM done to the exhaust and fuel the gov. Required was to help on pollution and fuel mileage. This should be looked into the fuel economy is horrible.”
NHTSA complaint #11174540, filed 2019-02, 34 milesEngine: “Shifted truck into reverse while plowing my driveway, truck made a large snap sound in front end and wouldn't move - oil was dispersed all over the ground. In the end - front yoke broke, causing drive shaft to hit oil filter and busting it off. Truck was under warranty so no cost but this is dangerous. Had I been moving this could have caused a truck to flip end for end.”
NHTSA complaint #10714382, filed 2015-05, 12,500 milesOther or unknown: “Nothing happened to my vehicle. I want to report the actions of a trucker while on a trip to ny to visit relatives. We were driving on 95n in the passing lane. A tractor/trailer came rolling upon us, blowing the horn for us to get in the slow lane. We moved to the slow lane, the truck passed, giving my husband the finger as he drove by, then attempted to run us off the road. He swerved his vehicle towards ours, causing us to swerve to the right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10904393, filed 2016-09, 83,000 milesAir bags: “I was driving on an unpaved maintained road at night and heard a loud bang and bright flash came to a stop and realized I couldn't see out of the door windows. The side curtain bags deployed. I took it into rich ford no damage was found to any sensors or to the truck. Noone wants to replace the bags or damaged interior and insurance won't file a claim due to no damage to truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11491688, filed 2022-10Mileage when problems were reported
46% of the 24 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,030 and 103,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 2500 · crew cab 4WD | ★★★★☆ | 3 / 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Silverado 2500 · crew cab RWD | ★★★★☆ | 3 / 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 · 20.4% risk |
| Silverado 2500 · crew cab 4WD | ★★★☆☆ | 3 / 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Silverado 2500 · crew cab RWD | ★★★☆☆ | 3 / 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 · 20.4% risk |
| Silverado 2500 · regular cab 4WD | ★★☆☆☆ | 2 / 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Silverado 2500 · regular cab RWD | ★★☆☆☆ | 2 / 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 · 20.4% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating; 2015: 3–4 stars overall. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
- 21V054000Feb 5, 2021Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2010–2014, Cadillac Escalade 2010–2014, Chevrolet Tahoe 2010–2014 +11 more
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of…
- 18V267000Apr 26, 2018EquipmentCovers: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2009–2014, GMC Savana 2009–2018, Chevrolet Express 2009–2018 +6 more
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain…
Recall details for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,829 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11028931Feb 16, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some owners of Heavy Duty Trucks and Utilities may ask if they can lower their tire pressures. Tire pressures…
- 11027698Jan 16, 2026Other or unknown. This PI Communications information on an alternative product dealers can use to perform 19-NA-255: Wax Coating on Frame Peeling, Metal Shows Corrosion/Rusting due to issue with getting product from…
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
Other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 5,100 | 2 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 30 | 15,250 | 1 | — | — | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 143 | 18,400 | 4 | — | — | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 47 | 47,000 | 1 | — | — | 25 · Fewer | Too new |
| 2022 | 97 | 37,500 | 3 | — | — | 62 · Typical | Rising |
| 2021 | 89 | 39,500 | 6 | — | — | 70 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 109 | 25,000 | 10 | — | — | 93 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 74 | 12,025 | 7 | 4 | — | 77 · More | Stable |
| 2018 | 53 | 24,138 | 5 | 4 | — | 48 · Typical | Stable |
| 2017 | 54 | 21,000 | 5 | 4 | — | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 123 | 35,000 | 6 | 4 | — | 77 · More | Falling |
| 2015 | 179 | 44,000 | 6 | 3–4 | — | 91 · More | Stable |
| 2014 | 40 | 70,900 | 2 | 2–4 | — | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2013 | 51 | 74,742 | 3 | 2–4 | — | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 53 | 72,000 | 3 | 3–4 | — | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2011 | 104 | 72,000 | 4 | — | — | 42 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 21 | 98,000 | 5 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2009 | 61 | 59,000 | 5 | — | — | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2008 | 191 | 56,000 | 4 | — | — | 60 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 204 | 57,230 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 178 | 52,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 269 | 63,000 | 0 | — | 11 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 368 | 73,800 | 0 | — | 10 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 449 | 83,020 | 0 | — | 10 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 351 | 84,118 | 1 | — | 11 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 388 | 75,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 132 | 85,500 | 1 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 81 | 94,000 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 73 | 82,274 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 64 | 88,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Chevrolet Silverado 2500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
NHTSA recorded 40 consumer complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 8 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine with 7.
Has the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2–4 out of 5 stars overall, across 6 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reported?
Among the 24 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,900 miles and the middle half falls between 20,030 and 103,000 miles; 46% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.