Chevrolet Silverado 2014-Present: Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins
Recalls and TSBs are Chevrolet Silverado's way of saying, "We did something wrong, let us fix it." Learn about which ones might be affecting your Silverado 1500.
This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2014-present).
There are two kinds of recalls that can affect your Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The first type covers a safety-related defect that is determined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is known as a Mandatory Recall. Obviously, this is serious. A Voluntary Recall covers issues other than safety defects. Either way, the manufacturer has to pay for all costs related to the recall.
Recalls
Engine Cylinder Deactivation
Certain 2014 Silverado 1500 models are being recalled due to increased fire risk associated with their cylinder deactivation systems. This is the Active Fuel Management system which shuts off some cylinders when there is less demand for fuel, and it does improve fuel economy. This cylinder shut-off system was originally used by Cadillac in the early 1980s. A software malfunction is causing the engine to idle with most of their cylinders, instead of just four. This can overheat the exhaust system and potentially catch fire.
Fuel System / Gasoline Delivery / Fuel Pump
- Date Reported - January 01, 2014
- NHTSA Reference - #10054993
- TSB Reference - #RB-13370-A
GMC/Chevrolet had an incorrect fuel pump pressure regulator at time of production and the malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate. The vehicle will have a hard start condition and the engine will stumble and/or stall out. As the fuel pump is located inside the gas tank, it will require the tank to be removed from the vehicle and then the necessary part replaced.
Equipment: Electrical / Navigational System (Global Positioning System)
Some vehicles may experience a blank screen after startup and reverse. The rearview camera message may go on and the touch screen becomes inoperative. The Bluetooth and navigation may be malfunctioning. Typically, the whole navigation and software system are replaced as a unit as fixing the stock unit may be beyond the dealership technicians.
Figure 3. The GPS can be defective.
Scheduled Maintenance
Following the owner's manual on scheduled maintenance can make the difference between a Silverado that lasts 25,000 miles and one that lasts 300,000 miles (or more). It is something you can do yourself and only requires simple hand tools. Your owner's manual has all the information you need, but generally, scheduled maintenance covers the following:
Mileage |
Maintenance |
Inspections Needed |
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| 7,500 |
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| 15,000 |
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| 22,500 |
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| 30,000 |
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| 37,500 |
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| 45,000 |
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| 52,500 |
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| 60,000 |
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| 67,500 |
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| 75,000 |
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| 82,500 |
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| 90,000 |
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| 97,500 |
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| 105,000 |
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| 150,000 |
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Common Questions
What about the current air bag recall, the biggest recall ever?
Takata, the Japanese air bag manufacturer, has agreed to fix the problem, according to NHTSA rules. High humidity has been linked to degradation of the propellant used in the air bag and increasing the risk that air bags may rupture and shoot fragments at people in the vehicle.
62 million vehicles were recalled in 2014. What's going on?
Well, someone was sleeping at the wheel, and these are all problems that just don't go away. Some manufacturers tried to hide the problems, too. But there is a bright side: the cars are getting better.
Common Issues
A/C Problems
Whether it's a condenser or a compressor, GM is experiencing problems with the A/C system on the 2014 Silverado. Tied in with this is the lack of understanding of some dealer's service departments. On the other hand, there are Chevrolet Customer Service reps on various blogs and they are doing their best getting the problems fixed.
Bad Vibration
There are quite a few owners who have/had a vibration from 55-75 MPH, whether it was tires, wheels, driveshaft, axles, etc. It is a serious problem that just doesn't have a set remedy. It just creates negative feelings.
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
A bulletin, also referred to as a Technical Service Bulletin or TSB, is a general advisory issued to the customer by the manufacturer. If the manufacturer is made aware of a common or recurring default, they may issue a bulletin with detailed instructions on ways to avoid or solve the problem. Unlike recalls, these bulletins may not necessarily pertain specifically to safety issues. Bulletins discuss a wide variety of possible and common complications.
- 14315A JUN 14 Recall - Audible Warning Non-Compliance
- 14121B MAY 14 Recall - A/T Oil Cooler Line Connection
- 14204 MAY 14 Recall - Inner Tie Rod Torque
- 14008A JAN 14 Recall - Exhaust System Components Overheat
- 13323 OCT 13 Recall - Seat Back Recliner Lever Non-Compliance
- 13230B JUL 13 Recall - Passenger Air Bag Inflator Weld May Fracture
- 13370A JAN 14 Recall - Fuel Pump Pressure Regulator Replacement
- 14126A JUL 14 Campaign - Odometer Display is Incorrect
- 14002A FEB 14 Campaign - Poor Underbody Appearance
- 13430 DEC 13 Campaign - Rear Differential Pinion Nut Improperly Fastened
- 13356 NOV 13 Campaign - Forward Collision Alert Audible Warning Inop.
- 13318 NOV 13 Campaign - Power Sliding Back Window Inoperable
- 13330 OCT 13 Campaign - Active Fuel Management Calibration
- 13331 OCT 13 Campaign - High Pressure Fuel Pump Replacement
- 13314 OCT 13 Campaign - Engine Oil Pump Replacement
- 13310A OCT 13 Campaign - Seat Back Movement
- 13304 SEP 13 Campaign - Incorrect Alternator Installed in Vehicle
- 13290A SEP 13 Campaign - Engine Piston Oil Squirters are Bent
- 13257 AUG 13 Campaign - Body Control Module Software Update
- 13259 AUG 13 Campaign - Fuel Pump Replacement
- 13254 AUG 13 Campaign - Throttle Body Replacement
- 13240 JUL 13 Campaign - Power Steering Loss in Extreme Heat/Cold
- 13186 JUN 13 Campaign - Incorrect Battery Current Sensor Installed
- 13167A JUN 13 Campaign - Rubber Floor Mats Missing From Vehicle
- 00-00-89-027H JUL 14 Interior - Eliminating Unwanted Odors
- 14-06-04-004B JUL 14 Engine, Fuel System - Various Noises During Engine Operation
- 10-08-46-001B JUL 14 OnStar(R) - Inadequate Radio Mute During Nav. Announcements
- PIT5231A JUL 14 Audio System - Blank Display/DTC U150F Stored
- PI1212A JUN 14 Instruments - Improper/Incomplete Cluster Programming
- PI1273 JUN 14 Steering - Svc. Power Steering Message/DTC C056D-39
- PIT4250G JUN 14 Body - Water/Dust Through Bed Stake Pocket Openings
- PIP4112P JUN 14 Drivetrain Controls - Sag/Hesitation on Acceleration
- PIP5137C JUN 14 Engine - Rough Idle/Vibration In Drive
- 05-03-08-002F JUN 14 Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Replacement Guidelines
- PI1266 JUN 14 Audio System - Radio Reprogramming Using Techline(R)/SPS
- PI1268 JUN 14 Lighting - RSE/Rear Dome Lamps Flicker With Turn Signals On
- PIT5298 JUN 14 Electrical - Installation od Upfitter Auxiliary Switches
- PI1265 JUN 14 Steering - Popping Noise From Front End of Vehicle
- PI0373B JUN 14 Body - Power Foldaway Mirror Glass Shakes/Flutters
- PI1262 JUN 14 Interior - Noise From The Center Console
- PIC5088E JUN 14 Audio System - XM(R) Band Not Receiving All Channels
- PIC5588B JUN 14 OnStar(R) - Replacement Module Activation/Programming
- PI1126C JUN 14 Instruments - Various Malfunctions, Issues
- PIT5277A JUN 14 Audio System - Various Radio Concerns
- PIP4112P JUN 14 Engine Controls - Normal Sag/Hesitation on Acceleration
- PIT5293 JUN 14 A/C - Unwanted Compressor Operation After Turning Off
- PIT4250G JUN 14 Body - Water/Dust Through Openings Under Bed Rails
- 14212 JUN 14 Campaign - Towing Capacity Owners Manual Supplement
- PIP4653E JUN 14 A/T Controls - MIL ON/Multiple DTC's Stored in The TCM
- PIT5266B MAY 14 Starting System - No Crank/Click No Crank
- 00-03-10-006J MAY 14 Tires - Radial Force Variation (RFV) Information
- 03-03-10-007I MAY 14 Wheels/Tires - OE Tire and Wheel Characteristics
- PI1238A MAY 14 Audio System - No XM(R) On Start Up
- 12-08-132-001B MAY 14 Electrical - Power Outlet/Trailer Lighting Fuse Replacement
- PIP5199 MAY 14 Engine - Crankshaft Balancer Appears To Be Wobbling
- 06-00-89-029J MAY 14 Interior - Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
- PIP3119M MAY 14 Exhaust System - Catalytic Converter Break In Information
- 14-08-117-001 MAY 14 Body Controls - Unable to Clear BCM DTC's After Repairs
- PI1235 MAY 14 Electrical - Proper Ground Terminal Repair Information
- 05-06-04-035D MAY 14 Fuel System - E85 Fuel Usage Information
- PI1215A MAY 14 Fuel System - MIL ON, DTC P0232 Set Diagnostic Tip
- PIT5285 MAY 14 Cell Phone - Call Screen Displayed After Call is Ended
- PIT5232A MAY 14 Instruments - Outside Temperature Won't Update
- PIP5175B MAY 14 A/T - Launch Shudder, Delayed Engagement, 1-2 Shift Bump/Clunk
- PIT5283 MAY 14 Audio System - Radio Touchscreen Inaccurate/Hard to Use
- PIP5130D APR 14 Engine - Intermittent No Start, DTC's P0011 or P00C6
- 07-08-42-006I APR 14 Lighting - BCM Updates for Bulb Outage Detection
- PIT5282 APR 14 Electrical/Brakes - Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controller
- PIC5991 APR 14 Cell Phone - Brief Static During Outbound Bluetooth(R) Calls
- 01-08-42-001J APR 14 Lighting - Exterior Lamp Condensation/Replacement Guidelines
- 02-08-42-001G APR 14 Lighting - Head/Tail/License/Fog/Driving Lamp Damage Info.
- PIC5491F APR 14 OnStar(R) - System Will Not Power Up
- PI1221 APR 14 Body - Excessive Wind Noise From Front Door Glass Area
- PIP5168C APR 14 Engine - Crank But No Start
- PI1159C APR 14 Infotainment System - Various Issues/Concerns
- PI1187A APR 14 Mirrors - Interior Rearview Mirror is Loose
- PIT5272 APR 14 Body - Whistle Noise Heard Inside Vehicle While Driving
- PIT5274 APR 14 Lighting - Roof Beacon Lighting Harness Location
- PIP3343E APR 14 Engine - Oil Leaks in Extremely Cold Temperatures
- PIP5189 APR 14 Fuel System - Black Smoke On Cold Start
- PI1210 APR 14 Interior - Rattle From Front Floor Center Console
- PIC5978 MAR 14 Audio System - Favorites List Covers Menu Options
- PIT5241B MAR 14 Electrical - Adding Integrated Trailer brake Controller
- PI1201A MAR 14 Exhaust System - Buzz/Pop/Rattle or Whistle Noises
- PIT5161B MAR 14 Fuel System - Bump or Clunk After Stopping (Normal Condition)
- PIC5854B MAR 14 Audio System - HD Radio Signal Cuts In and Out
- PI1180A MAR 14 Antitheft - Intermittent No Start/Security Lamp ON/DTC's Set
- PIT5268 MAR 14 Audio System - Normal Operating Characteristics
- PI1199 MAR 14 Exhaust System - Engine Cranks, No Start, Loud Backfires
- PIT5253A MAR 14 Ignition System - Intermittent No Start With DTC P1682
- PI1105A MAR 14 Electrical - Trailer Brake Controller Harness Information
- PI1174A MAR 14 Instruments - Knob Ring Illumination Information
- PI0970A MAR 14 Body - Difficult to Engage Tonneau Cover Clamps
- PIT5964 MAR 14 OnStar(R) - Canadian Customers Unable to Make Calls in USA
- PIC5374C MAR 14 OnStar(R) - Off Route Message During Turn-By-Turn Operation
- PIC4801F MAR 14 OnStar(R) - Turn-By-Turn Feature Inoperative
- PI1183 FEB 14 Interior - Front Seat Lateral Movement or Clicking Noises
- PIC3011H FEB 14 OnStar(R) - Voice Recognition Operation Issues
- PI0737A FEB 14 Body - Rear Doors Intermittently Won't Open From Inside
- 09-03-10-016B FEB 14 Wheels - Preventing Chrome Clad Wheel Damage
- 12-03-10-002A FEB 14 Wheels/Tires - Vibration Felt Between 58-72 MPH
- PIC5968 FEB 14 Navigation - Normal Map View Changes During Operation
- 07-03-10-008D FEB 14 Tires - Mild Feathering Information
- 05-03-10-020E FEB 14 Tires - Nitrogen Gas Usage Information
- 08-03-10-006E FEB 14 Wheels/Tires - Tire Slowly Goes Flat on Aluminum Rim
- PIT5245A FEB 14 A/C - Blower Motor Noisy or Vibrates in Freezing Temps
- PIT4943C FEB 14 Emissions - EVAP DTC P0442 Diagnosis
- PIT5240B FEB 14 A/C/Interior - A/C, Seat Heater Operation During Remote Start
- PIT5233A FEB 14 Starting System - Difficult to Turn Key in Ignition
- 02-08-98-002E FEB 14 Body - Hem Flange Rust Repair Information/Procedure
- PI0360C FEB 14 Keyless Start - Inoperative Using OnStar(R) Remote Link
- PI0488D FEB 14 A/T - No Forward Engagement/Slipping
- PIT5238A FEB 14 Body - Accessory Tow Hook Installation Information
- PIT5252A FEB 14 Body Controls - Horn/Wipers/Hazard Flashers Stuck ON
- PIP5179 FEB 14 Fuel System - Extended Cold Start Crank Times
- PIP5174A FEB 14 Fuel System - Extended Crank Time When Using E85 Fuel
- PIT5255 JAN 14 Body Controls - False DTC B263A SYM04
- PIP5176 JAN 14 Cooling System - Engine Runs Hot or Overheats
- 99-08-51-007F JAN 14 Wheels - Information Regarding Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
- PIT5244A JAN 14 Body - Tailgate Pop/Click/Snap When Opening
- PIT3227J JAN 14 Body - Tailgate Cable Slack
- PIC5161D JAN 14 Audio System - Normal Key OFF Operation
- PIT5248 JAN 14 Body Controls - Unable To Clear Chassis Control Module DTCs
- PIT5249 JAN 14 Brakes - New DOT 3 Brake Fluid
- PIP4670D JAN 14 Computers/Controls - Module Swapping Warning
- PIC5953 JAN 14 Cell Phone - Voice Recognition Issues Involving Emojis/Symbols
- PIP5092A JAN 14 Drivetrain - Driveline Noise/Vibration Diagnostic Aids
- PIT5247 JAN 14 Fuel System - E85 Fuel Capability
- PIT5195A JAN 14 Instruments - Speedometer Needle Accuracy
- PIT5245 JAN 14 A/C - Blower Motor Noisy or Vibrates
- PI1103A JAN 14 Memory Systems - Power Seat/Mirror Inoperative
- PI0281D JAN 14 Body - Under Body Corrosion
- PIP3140F JAN 14 Vehicle - Abnormal Noise/Vibration Due to Aftermarket Items
- PIT5229A JAN 14 A/C - Excessive Dust Intrusion Into Interior
- 01-07-30-042H JAN 14 A/T - 2-3 or 3-2 Shift Clunk Noise Information
- PI1150 JAN 14 Starting System - Clicking Noise From Rear of Engine
- 05-00-89-072C DEC 13 Fuel System, Engine - Fuel and Oil Additive Information
- 00-06-01-026E NOV 13 Engine - Inspection After Severe Internal Engine Damage
- PI0018B NOV 13 Body - Front/Rear Side Door Windows Bind/Noisy/Move Slowly
- 05-06-04-022J NOV 13 Fuel System - TOP TIER Gasoline Information (Canada)
- 04-06-04-047L NOV 13 Fuel System - TOP TIER Gasoline Information (US)
- 10-08-110-001A NOV 13 Interior - Proper Use of Floor Mats
- 06-08-51-005C OCT 13 Body - Hem Flange Sealer for Corrosion Protection
- 01-06-01-011H OCT 13 Engine - Oil Consumption Guidelines
- 00-03-10-002H OCT 13 Wheels - Chemical Staining on Chromed Aluminum Wheels
- 13-08-43-001 SEP 13 Wipers/Washers - Wiper Blade Identification
- 06-08-44-012G SEP 13 Navigation System - DVD Navigation Update Program
- 13-08-66-001 SEP 13 Body - Tailgate Hinge Lubrication Procedure
- 07-02-32-002N SEP 13 Steering - Power Steering Fluid Leaks
- 01-08-51-003D SEP 13 Body/Frame - Anti-Corrosion Material Application
- 10-08-44-006B SEP 13 Navigation System - Reporting Missing/Inaccurate Map Data
- 13-03-10-002 SEP 13 Wheels/Tires - Vibration Diagnostic Tips
- 06-06-01-010B AUG 13 Exhaust - Close-Coupled Converter and Engine Replacement Info
- 99-09-40-005G AUG 13 Restraints - Seat Belt Extender Availability
- 10-00-89-010C JUL 13 Locks - Key Code Security Rules, Applications (Canada)
- 13-00-89-008 JUL 13 Electrical - Wiring Repair Information
- 13-00-90-001 JUN 13 Engine - 2014 Model Year Engine Oil Information
- 09-00-89-029K JUN 13 Locks - Replacement Key, Key Cutting Procedure
- 05-09-40-002G JUN 13 Restraints - Normal Seat Belt Operating Characteristics
- 07-08-49-020H JUN 13 Instruments - Odometer Programming Quick Reference
- PI0011C MAY 13 Body - Door Latch Diagnostic Procedures
- 08-07-30-026B MAY 13 A/T - Slight Movement in PARK on Cold Start Up
- 11-00-90-001B MAY 13 Engine - dexos 1(R) and dexos 2(R) Oil Specs/Information
- 03-08-48-006I MAY 13 A/C - Window Defroster Contact/Tab Repair Information
- 09-06-04-026G MAR 13 Engine Controls - Non-GM Engine/Transmission Calibration ID
- 99-08-51-001C FEB 13 Body - Paint-less Dent Repair Process
- 10-08-45-001D FEB 13 Electrical - Ground Repair Information
- 06-08-43-003D FEB 13 Wipers/Washers - Windshield Wiper Performance
