2014 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2014 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500 has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 34. 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. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
10
Total Complaints
3
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 6)
FUEL SYSTEM
3 complaints- • 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
“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
Recalls (3)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500 Service Intervals
GM Oil Life System dynamically calculates oil change interval. DEXOS-approved oil required.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Chevrolet New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Chevrolet. If you're buying a used 2014 SILVERADO 3500, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Chevrolet dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
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:
- ☐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
- ☐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
- ☐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
- ☐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
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Chevrolet dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500 — 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
- 10
- Recalls
- 3
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 1
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 34
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