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2014 Chevrolet N300

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Chevrolet N300 has 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: while slowing down for a stop sign or traffic light the vehicle looses power steering and stabilitrak warning comes on dash, now truck is completely cutting off while still slowing down. no braking assistance or power steering, in addition radio also cuts off. i have been able to avoid accidents it .

9

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

3 complaints
33%
  • • WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AND STABILITRAK WARNING COMES ON DASH, NOW TRUCK IS COMPLETELY CUTTING OFF WHILE STILL SLOWING DOWN. NO BRAKING ASSISTANCE OR POWER STEERING, IN ADDITION RADIO ALSO CUTS OFF. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID ACCIDENTS IT
  • • WHILE DRIVING MY 2014 SILVERADO ON JULY 30 2020 I WAS TURNING ON A STREET UNDER 10 MILES A HOUR AND LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF MY TRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE TRUCK LOST ALL POWER AND CUT COMPLETELY OFF I BARELY MISSED A LITTLE GIRL STANDING ON THE CORNER OF THE STREET. THIS IS NOT THE
  • • AFTER A SHORT TRIP OF 120 MILES AND SITTING OVERNIGHT, STARTED TRUCK BUT HAVE NO STEERING. WHEEL IS LOCKED AND WILL NOT TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AND STABILITRAK WARNING COMES ON DASH, NOW TRUCK IS COMPLETELY CUTTING OFF WHILE STILL SLOWING DOWN. NO BRAKING ASSISTANCE OR POWER STEERING, IN ADDITION RADIO ALSO CUTS OFF. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID ACCIDENTS IT ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

2 complaints
22%
  • • WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AND STABILITRAK WARNING COMES ON DASH, NOW TRUCK IS COMPLETELY CUTTING OFF WHILE STILL SLOWING DOWN. NO BRAKING ASSISTANCE OR POWER STEERING, IN ADDITION RADIO ALSO CUTS OFF. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID ACCIDENTS IT
  • • WHILE DRIVING MY 2014 SILVERADO ON JULY 30 2020 I WAS TURNING ON A STREET UNDER 10 MILES A HOUR AND LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF MY TRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE TRUCK LOST ALL POWER AND CUT COMPLETELY OFF I BARELY MISSED A LITTLE GIRL STANDING ON THE CORNER OF THE STREET. THIS IS NOT THE
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AND STABILITRAK WARNING COMES ON DASH, NOW TRUCK IS COMPLETELY CUTTING OFF WHILE STILL SLOWING DOWN. NO BRAKING ASSISTANCE OR POWER STEERING, IN ADDITION RADIO ALSO CUTS OFF. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID ACCIDENTS IT ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints
22%
  • • WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AND STABILITRAK WARNING COMES ON DASH, NOW TRUCK IS COMPLETELY CUTTING OFF WHILE STILL SLOWING DOWN. NO BRAKING ASSISTANCE OR POWER STEERING, IN ADDITION RADIO ALSO CUTS OFF. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID ACCIDENTS IT
  • • TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE ON IT'S OWN AS I WAS PARKED AND WOULDN'T SHIFT BACK TO 2 WHEEL DRIVE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT COULD BE THE ACTUATOR OR THE CONTROL MODULE OR BOTH AND THEY ARE A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM AND HAVE FIXED MORE THAN HE CAN COUNT. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISS
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AND STABILITRAK WARNING COMES ON DASH, NOW TRUCK IS COMPLETELY CUTTING OFF WHILE STILL SLOWING DOWN. NO BRAKING ASSISTANCE OR POWER STEERING, IN ADDITION RADIO ALSO CUTS OFF. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID ACCIDENTS IT ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints
11%
  • • BRAKES DON'T WORK AT LOW SPEED (UNDER 5 MPH). TYPICALLY AFTER HEAVY BRAKE USAGE (HARD BRAKING OR HEAVY TRAFFIC). THIS FIRST OCCURRED 1/27. I HAD THE RECALL COMPLETED 1/28. THIS ISSUE OCCURS MORE FREQUENTLY NOW.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“BRAKES DON'T WORK AT LOW SPEED (UNDER 5 MPH). TYPICALLY AFTER HEAVY BRAKE USAGE (HARD BRAKING OR HEAVY TRAFFIC). THIS FIRST OCCURRED 1/27. I HAD THE RECALL COMPLETED 1/28. THIS ISSUE OCCURS MORE FREQUENTLY NOW.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints
11%
  • • TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE ON IT'S OWN AS I WAS PARKED AND WOULDN'T SHIFT BACK TO 2 WHEEL DRIVE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT COULD BE THE ACTUATOR OR THE CONTROL MODULE OR BOTH AND THEY ARE A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM AND HAVE FIXED MORE THAN HE CAN COUNT. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISS
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE ON IT'S OWN AS I WAS PARKED AND WOULDN'T SHIFT BACK TO 2 WHEEL DRIVE. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT COULD BE THE ACTUATOR OR THE CONTROL MODULE OR BOTH AND THEY ARE A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM AND HAVE FIXED MORE THAN HE CAN COUNT. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN ISS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 9 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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    STEERING: WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AND STABILITRAK WARNING COMES ON DASH, NOW TRUCK IS COMPLETELY CUTTING OFF WHILE STILL SLOWING DOWN. NO BRAKING ASSISTANCE OR POWER STEERING, IN ADDITION RADIO ALSO CUTS OFF. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID ACCIDENTS IT

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AND STABILITRAK WARNING COMES ON DASH, NOW TRUCK IS COMPLETELY CUTTING OFF WHILE STILL SLOWING DOWN. NO BRAKING ASSISTANCE OR POWER STEERING, IN ADDITION RADIO ALSO CUTS OFF. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID ACCIDENTS IT

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING AND STABILITRAK WARNING COMES ON DASH, NOW TRUCK IS COMPLETELY CUTTING OFF WHILE STILL SLOWING DOWN. NO BRAKING ASSISTANCE OR POWER STEERING, IN ADDITION RADIO ALSO CUTS OFF. I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AVOID ACCIDENTS IT

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BRAKES: BRAKES DON'T WORK AT LOW SPEED (UNDER 5 MPH). TYPICALLY AFTER HEAVY BRAKE USAGE (HARD BRAKING OR HEAVY TRAFFIC). THIS FIRST OCCURRED 1/27. I HAD THE RECALL COMPLETED 1/28. THIS ISSUE OCCURS MORE FREQUENTLY NOW.

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

Chevrolet N300 — Year Comparison

How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2014
9Excellent Reliability
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NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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