Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a significant number of owner complaints and six recall campaigns, primarily concerning steering, electrical issues, and brakes. Although these concerns should be checked during inspection, there's no overwhelming issue indicating unreliability beyond these points. Potential buyers should prioritize examining these aspects while considering that the model generally holds up well.
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,437 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V245000 Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner Cable May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V761000 Software Error May Cause Unintended Braking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V645000 Vacuum Pump May Decrease Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V437000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V414000 Temporary Loss of Electric Power Steering (EPS) NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V651000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 408 complaints
- Electrical System 341 complaints
- Service Brakes 269 complaints
- Unknown or Other 197 complaints
- Engine 191 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 161 complaints
Of the 1,437 complaints on file, 61 report a crash and 18 a fire; across all 1,437 complaints, owners report 32 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Known issues to inspect
Loss of power assist
How to check: Inspect EPS function during low-speed turns.
Multiple electrical failures
How to check: Check functionality of lights and electronics.
Weak vacuum pump
How to check: Listen for brake assist problems during stopping.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Check for any unusual engine noises.
Red flag: Knocking or ticking sound
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Verify dashboard warning lights go off.
Red flag: Persistent warning indicators
- 03
City driving
What to check: Assess steering responsiveness and ease.
Red flag: Steering feels heavy or unresponsive
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Check for smooth acceleration without hitches.
Red flag: Hesitation or rough shifting
- 05
Hard braking
What to check: Test brake effectiveness and check for noises.
Red flag: Brakes feel soft or make noise
- 06
Low-speed cornering
What to check: Ensure power steering functions properly.
Red flag: Loss of power steering assist
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the EPS system been repaired?
- Are all recall repairs completed?
- What electrical issues have occurred?
- How often is the brake system serviced?
- Any recent engine repairs?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- NHTSA recall repair records
- Complete service history
- Original purchase invoice
- Title and registration
- Latest emissions test results
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at the time. AI output can be wrong; confirm anything you find with a mechanic.
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