2014 Chevrolet Silverado Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 13%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, 13% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I started hearing some ticking. And no big deal the next day the motor just vibrated and them stopped accelerating, started rattling. Freaked me out big time, I've only had the vehicle for about 2 months. I'm no mechanic, but this ain't normal. I fear the worst.”
NHTSA complaint #10651759, filed 2014-10, 20,650 miles“I own a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While traveling t a a low rate of speed/under 40 MPH, there is a sudden loss of power. The vehicle hesitates numerous times and stalls. The vehicle almost shuts off but recovers just before shutting off and the start of losing power the vehicle jumps and stops. Called dealer service department and was told there are no recalls for my vehicle. This problem started almost frome week one after purchase until this date of reporting.”
NHTSA complaint #10783568, filed 2015-10, 172 miles“I pulled out of a parking lot on to a city street and pressed the gas pedal a little, planning to get up to about 25 MPH because there was a red light a block away. The truck responded as if I had floored the pedal. I took my foot off of the pedal and the truck kept accelerating at full throttle. I hit the brakes thinking the cruise control had gone nuts, but hitting the brakes would not turn it off. It kept accelerating with the tach over 5000. I shifted to neutral and the engine speed dropped down to idle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10566564, filed 2014-02, 1,700 miles“I bought a brand new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1 week ago today. The vehicle was delivered 2 days ago. The Chevrolet dealer did not inform me of the recall for possible engine fire. I checked my VIN number online and it shows that my vehicle has been recalled about a month ago and it still has a warning for not being serviced as per Chevrolet and NHTSA websites. Basically, the Chevrolet dealer sold me a new vehicle on recall against the company policy, document dcs3115 (notice to dealers), as posted on this website . …”
NHTSA complaint #10565496, filed 2014-02, 100 miles“Truck got hot and engine power reduction light came on also check engine light. Message reset when turned off and restarted but check engine light still on and truck runs hot. Power reduction was while I was on highway and truck would not go above 1000 RPM”
NHTSA complaint #10851746, filed 2016-03, 6,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10095901Feb 9, 2016This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a cold engine tick noise for 50 seconds at start up. Technician…
- 10059068Aug 1, 2015Chevrolet/gmc: on trucks/suvs after having an oil and filter change, the pressure for oil is low and ses light had diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0521 appear. Model 2014-15…
- 10059065Aug 1, 2015Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: information provided on some vehicles and suv, for replacement of crankshaft, for engine repair and oil tank and lines would be replaced on dry sump…
- 10059076Jun 1, 2015Chevrolet/gmc: when ambient temperature reaches 103f or greater and accelerating from a stop, there is a lack of power from engine. Model 2010-14 avalanche, silverado, suburban…
- 10056836Dec 1, 2014Chevrolet: vehicle experience rough idle and vibration at idle in gear. Which may also be described as low idle.
- 10056354Sep 1, 2014Gmc/chevrolet: engines, with egr system, has leakage from egr cooler engine coolant into the combustion chamber. Model 2002-15 silverado, sierra, 2004-09 kodiak c4500-c5500…
- 10055403Aug 1, 2014Gm: engine will crank but will not start. Dtc p00c6 may be set. Low fuel rail pressure. Also includes chevrolet corvette, gmc yukon xl and sierra. Model year 2015. *js updated…
- 10055840Apr 1, 2014Gmc/chevrolet: some vehicles/trucks may experience a no cranking or starting, caused by possible excessive leakage from cylinder past exhaust or intake valve, low static…
- 10061137Feb 24, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060059Oct 2, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 16 | 13% |
| 2015 | 15 | 20% |
| 2014 | 16 | 13% |
| 2013 | 7 | 11% |
| 2012 | 6 | 9% |
| 2011 | 7 | 9% |
| 2010 | 10 | 16% |
| 2009 | 6 | 8% |
| 2008 | 11 | 7% |
| 2007 | 12 | 7% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado
37 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology