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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018

3rd generation (K2XX)

NHTSA data through 13 August 20266,373 complaints, 3,744 with mileageMethod

A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.

Reports with mileage
3,744
Median of reported failures
52,000 mi
Most-reported system
Brakes (17.8%)
Recalls
19

Before-you-buy checklist ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗

On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 29,000 and 79,000 miles.

Figure 1 · Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018 · 3,744 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 369 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018Histogram of 3,744 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 5,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 5,000 miles with 369 complaints, 9.9 percent of the total. Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 29,000 and 79,000 miles. A further 23 complaints, 0.6 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 52,000.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 23 complaints (0.6%), plotted separately
10%
5,000
25%
29,000
Median
52,000
75%
79,000
90%
110,000

Tallest bin: 369 complaints between 0 and 5,000 miles. Based on 3,744 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 5,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–5,0003699.9%
5,000–10,0001153.1%
10,000–15,0001263.4%
15,000–20,0001293.4%
20,000–25,000962.6%
25,000–30,0001133.0%
30,000–35,0001353.6%
35,000–40,0002185.8%
40,000–45,0002336.2%
45,000–50,0002045.4%
50,000–55,0002386.4%
55,000–60,0001524.1%
60,000–65,0002065.5%
65,000–70,0001534.1%
70,000–75,0001824.9%
75,000–80,0001494.0%
80,000–85,0001363.6%
85,000–90,0001123.0%
90,000–95,000731.9%
95,000–100,000892.4%
100,000–105,000772.1%
105,000–110,000541.4%
110,000–115,000591.6%
115,000–120,000411.1%
120,000–125,000531.4%
125,000–130,000330.9%
130,000–135,000300.8%
135,000–140,000250.7%
140,000–145,000140.4%
145,000–150,000220.6%
150,000–155,000130.3%
155,000–160,00070.2%
160,000–165,000120.3%
165,000–170,00090.2%
170,000–175,00090.2%
175,000–180,00070.2%
180,000–185,000140.4%
185,000–190,00040.1%
190,000–195,00060.2%
195,000–200,00040.1%
200,000+230.6%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 6,373 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and 3,744 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 29,000 and 79,000 miles. The median is 52,000 miles.

The most-reported areas are the brakes (17.8% of complaints, typically around 55,000 miles), the electrical system (13.3% of complaints, typically around 55,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (13.2% of complaints, typically around 51,000 miles).

19 recall campaigns cover this generation. 1 of them carry a severe NHTSA advisory.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2014–2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 were filed by 52,000 miles and 90% by 110,000 miles — figures drawn from 3,744 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

23 reports (0.6%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Silverado 1500 reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2014–2018 Silverado 1500: the 3-minute check

Generated from 3,744 mileage-tagged complaints, 19 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation. Run the VIN before you drive it home — the fix is free at any dealer.
  2. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 19 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  3. Check transmission (8l90) on 2015–2018 cars. Torque-converter shudder and harsh 2-3 / 3-4 shifts traced to the original Dexron-VI fluid formulation; GM's fix was a flush to Mobil 1 Dexron HP fluid, with repeat failures common. Same defect family as the 8L45.
  4. Check engine (5.3l/6.2l afm) on 2014–2018 cars. AFM lifter collapse on the deactivating cylinders, frequently taking out the camshaft; owner reports cluster around 100k-120k miles.
  5. Check engine (5.3l) on 2014–2018 cars. Continued excessive oil consumption on the Gen V L83, from piston-ring sealing and AFM oil management.
  6. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 29,000 and 79,000 miles, with a median of 52,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, the brakes and the electrical system are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 55,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Problems owners could not categorise542 reports49,00024,000–69,000Problems owners could not categorise: 542 reports, median 49,000 miles, middle half 24,000 to 69,000 miles.
  2. Transmission and driveline839 reports51,00013,000–96,000Transmission and driveline: 839 reports, median 51,000 miles, middle half 13,000 to 96,000 miles.
  3. Electrical system846 reports55,00035,000–80,000Electrical system: 846 reports, median 55,000 miles, middle half 35,000 to 80,000 miles.
  4. Brakes1,133 reports55,00040,000–75,000Brakes: 1,133 reports, median 55,000 miles, middle half 40,000 to 75,000 miles.
  5. Steering776 reports55,00035,000–86,000Steering: 776 reports, median 55,000 miles, middle half 35,000 to 86,000 miles.
  6. Engine603 reports56,00033,000–80,000Engine: 603 reports, median 56,000 miles, middle half 33,000 to 80,000 miles.
  7. Electronic stability control (esc)225 reports57,00036,000–83,000Electronic stability control (esc): 225 reports, median 57,000 miles, middle half 36,000 to 83,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Brakes1,13317.8%55,00040,000–75,000
Electrical system84613.3%55,00035,000–80,000
Transmission and driveline83913.2%51,00013,000–96,000
Steering77612.2%55,00035,000–86,000
Engine6039.5%56,00033,000–80,000
Problems owners could not categorise5428.5%49,00024,000–69,000
Electronic stability control (esc)2253.5%57,00036,000–83,000
Body structure1872.9%44,00012,000–67,000
Airbag system1722.7%46,00023,000–69,000
Suspension1452.3%14,0002,000–38,000

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018 · 3,744 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018Of 3,744 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 5,000-mile bin edge. 57 percent below 60,000 miles. 82 percent below 90,000 miles. 92 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 52,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 57% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 82% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 92% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.6% of reports (23) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

57% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

In the reporting window

  • Brakes — middle half 40,000–75,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 35,000–80,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 13,000–96,000 mi
  • Steering — middle half 35,000–86,000 mi
  • Engine — middle half 33,000–80,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 24,000–69,000 mi
  • Electronic stability control (esc) — middle half 36,000–83,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

82% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Brakes — median 55,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 55,000 mi
  • Steering — median 55,000 mi
  • Engine — median 56,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 49,000 mi
  • Electronic stability control (esc) — median 57,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 13,000–96,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

92% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Brakes — median 55,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 55,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 51,000 mi
  • Steering — median 55,000 mi
  • Engine — median 56,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 49,000 mi
  • Electronic stability control (esc) — median 57,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 52,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The brakes account for 17.8% of complaints (1,133 reports, 702 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 55,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 40,000 and 75,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 13.3% of complaints (846 reports, 448 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 55,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 35,000 and 80,000 miles.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 13.2% of complaints (839 reports, 387 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 51,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 13,000 and 96,000 miles.

The steering accounts for 12.2% of complaints (776 reports, 530 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 55,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 35,000 and 86,000 miles.

The engine accounts for 9.5% of complaints (603 reports, 309 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 56,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 33,000 and 80,000 miles.

Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 8.5% of complaints (542 reports, 292 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 49,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 24,000 and 69,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2014 model year drew the most — 2,198 complaints — while 2018 drew the fewest at 748. The median year sits at 1,047.

That makes 2014 an outlier: roughly 2.1 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 19 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

1 of these carry a severe advisory — NHTSA's do not drive or park outside warnings, which the agency applies only when it considers the risk immediate. If you own one of these vehicles, that is the first thing to check by VIN.

The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (6), the seat belts (4), the hydraulic brake circuit (4). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 6,373 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
319 (5.0%)
Fires
88
Injury reports
138
Fatality reports
13

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

Transmission (8l90) 2015–2018

Torque-converter shudder and harsh 2-3 / 3-4 shifts traced to the original Dexron-VI fluid formulation; GM's fix was a flush to Mobil 1 Dexron HP fluid, with repeat failures common. Same defect family as the 8L45.

Engine (5.3l/6.2l Afm) 2014–2018

AFM lifter collapse on the deactivating cylinders, frequently taking out the camshaft; owner reports cluster around 100k-120k miles.

Engine (5.3l) 2014–2018

Continued excessive oil consumption on the Gen V L83, from piston-ring sealing and AFM oil management.

Hvac 2014–2018

A/C condenser and evaporator leaks causing loss of cooling, a high-volume complaint on this body.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
20142,1981,583
20151,423855
20161,047616
2017957403
2018748287

Recalls (19) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Jun 2026 · 2018 · Air BagsA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

    What can happen. A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.

    NHTSA campaign 26V325000, reported 2026-06-24.

  2. Apr 2026 · 2018 · Air BagsA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

    What can happen. A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

    NHTSA campaign 26V166000, reported 2026-04-16.

  3. Jul 2025 · 2018 · Air BagsA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or…

    The defect. General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

    What can happen. A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252513060.

    NHTSA campaign 25V432000, reported 2025-07-18.

  4. Nov 2024 · 2018 · Air BagsA separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

    What can happen. A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC Customer Service at 888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242474500.

    NHTSA campaign 24V756000, reported 2024-11-08.

  5. May 2022 · 2015–2016 · Air BagsA separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

    What can happen. A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.

    NHTSA campaign 21V504000, reported 2022-05-05.

  6. May 2021 · 2014–2016 · Seat BeltsA broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.

    What can happen. A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.

    NHTSA campaign 21V245000, reported 2021-05-05.

  7. Nov 2020 · 2018 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.

    What can happen. A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.

    NHTSA campaign 20V603000, reported 2020-11-11.

  8. Dec 2019 · 2014–2018 · Service BrakesUnintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 MPH in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

    What can happen. Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.

    NHTSA campaign 19V761000, reported 2019-12-11.

  9. Oct 2019 · 2014–2018 · Service Brakes, HydraulicAs the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

    What can happen. As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.

    NHTSA campaign 19V645000, reported 2019-10-08.

  10. Oct 2018 · 2015 · SteeringIf EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.

    What can happen. If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.

    NHTSA campaign 18V586000, reported 2018-10-12.

  11. Oct 2018 · 2015–2016 · Service Brakes, HydraulicIf the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, 1500 Crew Cab Special Service, Tahoe Police Pursuit/Special Service, GMC Sierra 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.

    What can happen. If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the nut and reinstall the nut with increased tightness, free of charge. The recall began October 3, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18278. Note: The vehicles in this recall need this additional remedy despite being covered by recall 16V069 for brake pedal loosening.

    NHTSA campaign 18V578000, reported 2018-10-03.

  12. Jun 2018 · 2015–2016 · Seat BeltsIf the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe Police Pursuit and Special-Service vehicles. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.

    What can happen. If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18156.

    NHTSA campaign 18V291000, reported 2018-06-19.

  13. Sep 2017 · 2017 · Child SeatIf the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The owner's manual for the affected vehicles may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and child restraint anchorage systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

    What can happen. If the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected insert for the owners manual, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 17307.

    NHTSA campaign 17V487000, reported 2017-09-25.

  14. Aug 2017 · 2014 · SteeringIf EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.

    What can happen. If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.

    NHTSA campaign 17V414000, reported 2017-08-10.

  15. Aug 2017 · 2014–2017 · Seat BeltsA failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without th

    What can happen. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

    NHTSA campaign 17V437000, reported 2017-08-04.

  16. Oct 2016 · 2014–2017 · Seat BeltsA failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment o

    What can happen. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

    NHTSA campaign 16V651000, reported 2016-10-13.

  17. May 2016 · 2016–2017 · Suspension do not driveInadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.

    What can happen. Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.

    NHTSA campaign 16V256000, reported 2016-05-18.

  18. Mar 2016 · 2015–2016 · Service Brakes, HydraulicIf the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 1, 2013, to February 1, 2016, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV) manufactured March 1, 2014, to February 1, 2016, and 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks manufactured October 29, 2013, to February 1, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the brake pedal pivot nut may loosen, causing the brake pedal to be loose or inoperative.

    What can happen. If the brake pedal becomes loose or inoperative, the driver may be unable to stop the vehicle by using the brake pedal. Additionally, a loose pedal may also interfere with the accelerator pedal. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will add adhesive to the brake pedal pivot nut and reinstall with an increased torque, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 20760.

    NHTSA campaign 16V069000, reported 2016-03-14.

  19. 2015–2016 · Air BagsIf the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.

    What can happen. If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V-504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V-736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V-504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682.

    NHTSA campaign 20V736000, reported —.

What owners reported

I was pulling into work and brake peddle got stiff then no brakes i was baking into parking spot and concrete wall stopped the truck i took it straight to the dealer and they said vacuum pump and brake booster needed to be replaced a service bulletin was out for it but was not under warranty and it would cost $1000…

2014 · Brakes

Transmission issues: surges forward and shifting too soon loud clunks when it shifts up and down lower gears vibration when coasting to a stop difficulty/hesitation on shifting properly on acceleration loud clunking at downshift from 3rd to 2nd gear and vise versa and also a clunk shift when the vehicle approaches a…

2014 · 3 miles · Transmission and driveline

While driving vehicle on city street, going straight or turning, voltage will go down and result in the truck cutting out (radio) lights flicker (headlights and dash lights) and service stabitrak will come on dash then the airbag light will come on. With final result of having surges of power steering with voltage…

2014 · 3 miles · Electronic stability control (esc)

The vehicle was purchased on august 27th 2014 and had a bad vibration on the drive home. It has a wobble sensation at 35-45 MPH felt strongest at 43 MPH that feels like it has a bent wheel but it doesnt. When you get to 65-70 MPH there is a strong vibration from the truck felt strongest at 68 MPH and it only occurs on…

2014 · 4 miles · Transmission and driveline

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