2014 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2014 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 has 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (15% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving 30 mph, a burning odor emitted into the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the gravel guard around the fuel tank was on fire. the contact extinguished the fire by pouring water on the flames. the fire de. ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.
52
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.7x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
FUEL SYSTEM
8 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A BURNING ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GRAVEL GUARD AROUND THE FUEL TANK WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BY POURING WATER ON THE FLAMES. THE FIRE DE
- • FUEL INJECTION PUMP NAME APART INTERNALLY CRACKING CASE SPRAYING FUEL ON HOT ENGINE WHILE DRIVING DOWN ROAD, ALSO SENDING METAL PIECES THROUGH FUEL SYSTEM TO INJECTORS MAKING THEM USELESS AND NEEDING REPLACED. THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP IS LOCATED ON TOP OF BLOCK IN FRONT OF TURBO WHICH GETS EXTREMELY
- • 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 LOO
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A BURNING ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GRAVEL GUARD AROUND THE FUEL TANK WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BY POURING WATER ON THE FLAMES. THE FIRE DE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
7 complaints- • 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 DANGE
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STARTED RATTLING, AND THE ENGINE AND TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU
- • WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, THE STABILITRAK LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. WITHIN SECONDS THE ENGINE RESTARTS. THE MOST COMMON OCCURRENCE IS WHEN TRAVELING ON BUMPY ROADS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, THE SAME WILL HAPPEN, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL
“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 DANGE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
7 complaints- • 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, G
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STARTED RATTLING, AND THE ENGINE AND TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU
- • THE DASHBOARD HAS BEGUN TO CRACK. THIS CRACK IS NOT THE RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT.
“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, G”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
6 complaints- • ON OCTOBER 21, 2014 THE ENTIRE FUSE PANEL MELTED DOWN AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE TRUCK HAD STOPPED RUNNING. THE HOOD WAS ABLE TO BE RAISED AND THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. GM HAS TAKEN NO RESPONSIBILITY IN THE REPAIR OF THIS
- • WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, THE STABILITRAK LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. WITHIN SECONDS THE ENGINE RESTARTS. THE MOST COMMON OCCURRENCE IS WHEN TRAVELING ON BUMPY ROADS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, THE SAME WILL HAPPEN, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL
- • THE TCM MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER BEING REPLACED THE VEHICLE STILL DIDN'T PERFORM AS IT DID BEFORE THE REPAIR. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE WITH ALL CHEVROLET TRUCKS FROM VARIOUS YEARS. THERE ARE MULTIPLE BLOGS FROM OWNERS OF THESE TRUCKS THAT SHOW THE EXTENT OF THE ISSUE. I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY $ 1000.
“ON OCTOBER 21, 2014 THE ENTIRE FUSE PANEL MELTED DOWN AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE TRUCK HAD STOPPED RUNNING. THE HOOD WAS ABLE TO BE RAISED AND THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. GM HAS TAKEN NO RESPONSIBILITY IN THE REPAIR OF THIS”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
6 complaints- • TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V054000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE
- • Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the
- • Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ti
“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V054000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 52 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A BURNING ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GRAVEL GUARD AROUND THE FUEL TANK WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BY POURING WATER ON THE FLAMES. THE FIRE DE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: 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 DANGE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: 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, G
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: ON OCTOBER 21, 2014 THE ENTIRE FUSE PANEL MELTED DOWN AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE TRUCK HAD STOPPED RUNNING. THE HOOD WAS ABLE TO BE RAISED AND THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. GM HAS TAKEN NO RESPONSIBILITY IN THE REPAIR OF THIS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 — Year Comparison
How does 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 52
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 2
- Crash reports
- 2
- Injury reports
- 2
- Segment avg
- 80
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