2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 408 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 65,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering assist” (13% of reports).
- 408steering complaints
- 65,000median miles at failure
- 15mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,600typical repair cost reported by owners
- 20%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering assist: mentioned in 51 of 408 complaints (13%)
- Making turn: mentioned in 28 of 408 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 at $2,600, and half of them between $2,300 and $3,300.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2021), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 306 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 408 complaints, 15 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 11 | 4% | 29,850 |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 2% | 16,000 |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 15 | 2% | 74,000 |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 43 | 5% | 15,249 |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 74 | 10% | 12,250 |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 76 | 7% | 13,080 |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 42 | 8% | 28,042 |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 58 | 8% | 40,000 |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 110 | 14% | 42,500 |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 161 | 15% | 51,000 |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 408 | 28% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 3% | 34,000 |
| 2012 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 2% | 80,000 |
| 2011 Silverado 1500 | 8 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2010 Silverado 1500 | 4 | 1% | 104,000 |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | 9 | 2% | 68,000 |
| 2008 Silverado 1500 | 9 | 1% | 54,984 |
| 2007 Silverado 1500 | 20 | 2% | 47,200 |
| 2006 Silverado 1500 | 19 | 5% | 23,800 |
| 2005 Silverado 1500 | 45 | 9% | 29,190 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 | 75 | 9% | 37,000 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 | 56 | 7% | 45,000 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 | 25 | 5% | 38,000 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 | 16 | 3% | 120,000 |
| 2000 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 2% | 103,000 |
| 1999 Silverado 1500 | 15 | 3% | 140,000 |
| 1998 Silverado 1500 | 47 | 13% | 62,394 |
| 1997 Silverado 1500 | 140 | 25% | 70,000 |
| 1996 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 14% | 75,000 |
| 1995 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 33% | 208,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: 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.
Risk: If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the EPS became inoperable. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering); but the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure but stated that…
Power steering locked up driving down the road
Over the last week, my truck power has been almost shutting down after the stabilitrac warning appears on the dash while Iâm turning or going over uneven pavement. The whole system shut down once already when turning around in a driveway. I have a new battery. Spark plugs are good. ABS is good…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 408 owner complaints about steering for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (28% of the 1,436 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 65,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,600 (half paid between $2,300 and $3,300), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “steering assist”, in 51 of 408 complaints, followed by “making turn” (28).
Other 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
See all 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems or steering problems across all Silverado 1500 years.