10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
12 / 10
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,360 miles

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problem #87

Oct 262017

Silverado 1500

  • 28,500 miles
While on the highway a stabilitrack warning appeared on the dash stating it might affect power steering assist. This came on several times. Then with the cruise control on and signaling a lane change the cruise was cancelled. This also occurred several times. It also appeared that the dash lights flickered, but I wasn't sure because of the sunlight. Later that evening I was making a turn on a city street when the dash lights went completely out and I had no power steering. This lasted about 2 seconds before everything came back on. After that episode it hasn't happened since. After reading other similar complaints I am concerned it could happen again and could result in a crash. It seems that when the cruise was cancelled when signaling the lane change, that if I pushed up or down on the turn signal lever at the end of the lever it would cancel the cruise control. I tried pushing down on the lever closer to the steering column and that didn't cancel out the cruise control. I don't know if it was just a coincidence or it just wasn't malfunctioning at the time.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #86

Aug 082017

Silverado 1500

  • 42,000 miles
Power steering failure caused accident, it has been five months and they have done nothing

- Steamboat Springs, CO, USA

problem #85

Oct 032017

Silverado 1500

  • 72,000 miles
I have been noticing some serious electrical issues in the last few weeks with my 2014 Silverado 1500. It started with the "anti-theft detterent" system acting up and not allowing me to start the car. After flipping the key a few times, it went away. Then the problem progressed to when turning the key it was if the battery was dead. Everything would go black (lights, info center, dic, etc). After a few minutes of sitting, I could turn the key and it would start up no problems. Then it all just went away for about 2 weeks. Then just a few days ago, I was turning into a shopping center and the truck just died. The dash, the lights, the engine, everything. I nearly took out the entrance sign of the parking lot. Hanging with my back end in traffic I quickly popped it neutral, restarted the truck, and pulled in. I couldn't recreate the problem. I drove to autozone and had them check the battery and alternator. Everything was fine. About an hour later, in the drive thru at chick fil a, I placed the car in park, received my food, and as soon as I shifted out of park the truck died again, along with the dash and everything else. Restarted and drove home. I spent about 30 mins driving around the block and sitting in the driveway trying to recreate the problem. I have yet to recreate.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #84

Sep 022017

Silverado 1500

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving approximately 5 mph, the air conditioner failed to function. The vehicle was taken to sisbarro Buick GMC (425 w boutz rd, las cruces, nm 88005, phone number: (800) 215-8021) where it was diagnosed that the freon line had a hole coming from the condenser and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had a design flaw and was waiting for a bracket that goes to the line from the compressor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Hatch, NM, USA

problem #83

Sep 302017

Silverado 1500

  • 69,000 miles
While in motion and turning the truck loses power and steering and says stabilitrack needs service then the truck lost all power and could not be restarted. Had the truck jumped and while driving the ac went out and the stabilitrack warning came on and the steering became jerky and difficult. Once parked and shut off the truck will again not start.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #82

Apr 132017

Silverado 1500

  • 42,000 miles
While driving my 2014 Chevy Silverado around 42000 miles I stopped at a light on a highway and lost all electrical power and the service steering assist came on dash. I was able to restart the truck and go. It happened multiple times. While driving it around a bend on a highway the truck shut off I lost all steering the steering locked up and I almost crashed, the service assist light came on again. This happened multiple times when turning. On 4-13-17 I brought the truck to a Chevy dealer it was was still under warranty. They could not reproduce the problem. 8-24-17 I brought the truck in for a recall #17276 for reprogramming the power steering assist control modular. After the recall the truck started doing it more often the same day but the steering did not lock up but the truck shut off when I tried making a turn on a highway. The service steering assist light came on again. On 9-7-17 I brought the truck back to the Chevy dealer ( Chevy dealer now changed its name from oasis to quality ) complaining that the recall did not work. They said that the recall was not for that. But I believe it is the same problem. They Chevy dealer drove the truck for 10 miles and it happened to them.they charged me for the time to trouble shoot the problem and found a loose ground wire #G218 under the dash causing the problem. I have driving the truck for 2 days now and it seems fine. The issue is that they made me pay for something they should have fixed the first time and I believe that this should have been part of recall # 17276, because I believe part of recall #17276 had to do with low voltage to the steering modular. A loose ground will give you low voltage. Any way this is very dangerous and I have read online of others having the same problem. Please make a recall about this loose ground wire that makes the truck shut off and lose steering before someone dies. Thank you

- Englishtown, NJ, USA

problem #81

Apr 112016

Silverado 1500

  • 43,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 5 mph, the power steering and instrument panel lighting failed. In addition, the headlights flickered rapidly and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted after one attempt. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V414000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to chuck nicholson auto (7190 oh-39, millersburg, oh 44654) where the recall repair was performed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was aware of the failure and opened case number: 8-3308180719. The contact was informed that someone would be in contact with him. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

- New Philadelphia, OH, USA

problem #80

Jun 012017

Silverado 1500

  • 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power. Also, the ABS and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Eddy's Chevrolet Cadillac (8801 E kellogg dr, wichita, ks) diagnosed that the battery was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact received notification of the vehicle being involved in a tsb. The vehicle was taken to davis-moore Chevrolet (8200 w kellogg dr, wichita, ks) where a software update was performed; however, the failure recurred on six occasions. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 54,000.

- Goddard, KS, USA

problem #79

Sep 072017

Silverado 1500

  • 125,914 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 5 mph, the steering wheel seized, the vehicle stalled, and the oil indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to big M Chevrolet (704 N dixie blvd, radcliff, ky, 40160) on September 1, 2017 to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 17V414000 (steering, electrical system); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the recurring failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,914.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #78

Aug 282017

Silverado 1500

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving 55-65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to tate Chevrolet (6441 holman rd, stockton, ca 95212, (209) 475-6600), but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #77

Aug 182017

Silverado 1500

  • 60,000 miles
I experience sudden and power steering loss followed by a sudden and predictable return of power steering. The duration of the loss is variable. I received a recall notice for the issue and have had my local Chevrolet dealer perform what they deemed as the necessary work to fix the issue. They told me the truck was fixed and sent me on my way. The very next day the issue returned, sudden loss of power steering and sudden return of power steering. I have returned the vehicle to the dealer. This is a serious safety issue and the dealer does not appear to be taking this serious. Chevrolet needs to do more to correct this problem.

- Ventura, CA, USA

problem #76

Aug 172017

Silverado 1500

  • 58,000 miles
2014 Chevy Silverado experiencing steering to lock at low speeds and jerk the steering wheel in opposite direction and various electrical malfunctions such as door locks disengaging, A/C to shut of, engine stall, gauge cluster to turn off, "stabilitrack" and "steering assist reduced". after recall was performed issue has worsened and become more dangerous. Steering was locked at 80mph on busy highway, the previously stated electric malfunctions continued to happen as well. Engine shut off or lost power many times over the course of a few minutes. All the issues continued till shut off in busy traffic and was towed to Chevrolet dealer. Chevrolet dealer found no issues and fixed nothing. GM customer service said that there is no issues to report and vehicle is not covered to be repaired. The loss of steering issues are still present and is an extreme safety concern.

- Lindenhurst, NY, USA

problem #75

May 112016

Silverado 1500

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the vehicle was parked with the air conditioner activated, the vehicle overheated. The contact noticed steam coming from the engine compartment and the radiator warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted about an hour later, and there were no issues. The vehicle was taken to ferman Chevrolet tampa (9751 E adamo dr, tampa, fl 33619 (813) 623-2411) where it was diagnosed with a condenser issue in the motor. The dealer stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and the condenser line and unit needed replacement. The contact stated this was an ongoing issue with the vehicle and the failure occurred several times, in which the air conditioner condenser line was replaced. The dealer also stated that the air conditioner unit condenser was overworking the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

- Riverview, FL, USA

problem #74

Nov 152016

Silverado 1500

  • 57,700 miles
My 2014 Chevy Silverado has been giving me hard time due to that as im driving the truck out of no were turns the steering wheel left right and locks with no control of it and all the lights from the truck in and out side go out the ac turns of and unlocks the doors. The word stabilitrak and steering wheel asst come on the dash board before turning everything off and locking. And turns off the truck in the middle of the road with out letting me break. I have already contact Chevrolet but they did not help me at all. All they said was you dont have a recall youll have to pay to get the truck check? im having GM problems come on now im very upset due to that im paying my truck every month and cant even drive it comfterble only transportation I have.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #73

Oct 152014

Silverado 1500

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the contact's son was driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lost power and vibrated. In addition, the stabilitrak warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to jim browne Chevrolet (located 11300 N Florida ave, tampa, fl 33612) where the transfer case shift control module and the instrument panel cluster were reprogrammed; however, the failure recurred. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17V414000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that a remedy part was not available for the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #72

Aug 072017

Silverado 1500

  • 30,000 miles
Steering locks during slow turns, air and radio turn off, sometimes engine stalls as well during turn while steering is locking and unlocking. Happens at slow speed. Has happened to me making a U turn into traffic.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #71

Aug 042017

Silverado 1500

  • 35,000 miles
When this happens the lights in dash will flicker and radio will kick off and it says ser service stabilitytrac and it will jerk the steering wheel out of your hand and the truck will quit. The dealer put new body contro modgel but did not help it.after truck quits it takes it awhile and then it does it again this could happen anytime.I put new alternater on it but did not help because U can watch voltage gage drop.

- Ulysses, KY, USA

problem #70

Jul 302017

Silverado 1500

  • 53,000 miles
Took my truck in Oct. 2016 to have it repaired for steering wheel shuddering and having to fight it on turns. And the truck just shutting down. Told it was an electrical problem. Well 9 months later doing the same thing. After the Chevrolet dealer supposedly fixed it. I think it is a problem when you lose control of steering and your truck just stops on turns. My truck was in motion on a city street.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #69

Jul 142017

Silverado 1500

  • 38,000 miles
This problem has happened several different times. The first time was in May 2017. As I was driving home, I kept getting a "service stabilitrac" message. About 2 minutes after the last message I was slowing down to turn and my truck completely lost all power. It went completely dark. The steering wheel ripped out of my hands and I nearly crashed head on into oncoming traffic. With all my strength I turned the wheel enough to avoid a head on collision. After I coasted to a stop, I turned the key off, then restarted it and drove home. I took it to a dealer and they told me they couldn't find a problem. For the last 3 months it hasn't happened again until yesterday. All kinds of electrical problems. Losing power, stabilitrac messages, diminished steering, loss of power brakes. I pulled into my driveway yesterday and lost all power, my door locks went up and down like three times, ac surges, radio went on and off a few times. I looked up the problem online and found that this isame problem is happening to a lot of 2014 1500 Silverado. This should definitely be a recall issue. Total loss of power while driving. Someone is going to die from this issue. Today when I was driving home I was going about 30 mph in traffic and my truck lost all power again, total blackout of all electronics, no steering or brakes, but thankfully all systems turned back on in a matter of seconds and I made it home. After looking online, it seems that someone has located the source. It is a fault at the "G218" ground point which is located under the front left dash speaker. (see youtube video, search 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 stabilitrac problem). Seriously, how is this not a recall, total loss of power while driving.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #68

Jul 042017

Silverado 1500

  • 54,000 miles
Several times the vehicle would loose power and shut down the power steering while attempting to park or turn around in driveway.. on times, only warnings would flash up on the information display about lose of systems and the door locks would cycle. Occasionally, the turn signals would shut off the cruse control.

- Charleston, WV, USA

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