2014 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500 has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is fuel system problems (30% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet silverado 3500. while driving 65 mph, the speedometer decelerated to 1 mph without warning. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the high pressure fuel pump failed and caused the metal shavings to clog the fuel system. the manufacturer w. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 1 crash report 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

FUEL SYSTEM

3 complaints

30%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER DECELERATED TO 1 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED THE METAL SHAVINGS TO CLOG THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER W
• THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP, WHICH MOVES FUEL FROM THE REAR TANK TO THE FRONT TANK HAS MALFUNCTIONED. THIS HAS CAUSED THE FUEL GAUGE TO READ INACCURATELY, CAUSING ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING, HAS ILLUMINATED THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT MULTIPLE TIMES, DISPLAYING CODE P2068 AND P0463. VEHICLE CAN RUN OUT OF FUEL
• THE 2014 CHEVY SILVERADO 3500HD DURAMAX DIESEL COMES EQUIPP ED WITH THE BOSCH CP4 INJECTION FUEL PUMP. THIS PUMP IS PRONE TO FAILURE AT ANYTIME MILEAGE WISE. THE PUMP WAS USED IN EUROPEAN DIESEL ENGINES WITH SUCCESS SINCE THEIR FUEL HAS A HIGHER CONTENT OF LUBRICITY. DUE TO THE ULTRA-LOW SULFUR FUEL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER DECELERATED TO 1 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED THE METAL SHAVINGS TO CLOG THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER W”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

2 complaints

20%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT FELL ASLEEP AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND A COUPLE OF TREES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT LEG, RIGHT EYE, AND TRAUMA TO THE HEAD, WHICH REQUIRED MEDI
• Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. T

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT FELL ASLEEP AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND A COUPLE OF TREES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT LEG, RIGHT EYE, AND TRAUMA TO THE HEAD, WHICH REQUIRED MEDI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

2 complaints

20%

• STEERING GETS VERY HARD TO TURN (LIKE WHEN THE ENGINE IF OFF) WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST YEAR OR MORE. WHEN IT'S HAPPENED IT'S BEEN DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALERSHIP I TAKE IT TO DOESN'T THINK IT'S SOMETHING CHEVROLET IS GOING TO
• WHEN TURNING THE POWER STEERING WILL SOMETIMES FAIL FOR A SECOND OR MORE,

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“STEERING GETS VERY HARD TO TURN (LIKE WHEN THE ENGINE IF OFF) WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST YEAR OR MORE. WHEN IT'S HAPPENED IT'S BEEN DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALERSHIP I TAKE IT TO DOESN'T THINK IT'S SOMETHING CHEVROLET IS GOING TO”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints

10%

• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND THERE WAS A CHEMICAL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE EXHAUST FLUID CONTAINED AMMONIA. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND THERE WAS A CHEMICAL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE EXHAUST FLUID CONTAINED AMMONIA. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

10%

• DASHBOARD CRACKS NEAR AIRBAG AND ON DEFROSTER PANEL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DASHBOARD CRACKS NEAR AIRBAG AND ON DEFROSTER PANEL”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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FUEL SYSTEM: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER DECELERATED TO 1 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND CAUSED THE METAL SHAVINGS TO CLOG THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER W
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT FELL ASLEEP AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND A COUPLE OF TREES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT LEG, RIGHT EYE, AND TRAUMA TO THE HEAD, WHICH REQUIRED MEDI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: STEERING GETS VERY HARD TO TURN (LIKE WHEN THE ENGINE IF OFF) WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OVER THE PAST YEAR OR MORE. WHEN IT'S HAPPENED IT'S BEEN DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALERSHIP I TAKE IT TO DOESN'T THINK IT'S SOMETHING CHEVROLET IS GOING TO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD AND THERE WAS A CHEMICAL ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE EXHAUST FLUID CONTAINED AMMONIA. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)