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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: complete transmission failure

18 of the 1,438 complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints
18
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
113,800
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 162 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

What owners say

Filed Jul 29, 2025 · Transmission · 127,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the transmission failed to respond as intend. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road to wait for tow truck assistance. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V152000 (POWER TRAIN); but the repair failed to fix the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2024 · Transmission · MT

Transmission failure. At 140,000 miles, metal flakes in the pan. This could cause an accident and I've done some research and found multiple people with this same issue between 2012 and 2016. Also, a transmission shouldn't be needing to change at this amount of miles. Also, I bought this vehicle used with this problem.

Filed Oct 2, 2024 · Electrical, Lights · SC

Transmission failure along with over heating an also grounding wire issues dash lights flickering along with headlights, and truck shutting off while driving loosing power steering!!!!

Filed Sep 13, 2024 · Transmission · 232,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission failed to shift as intended. The contact stated that the transmission jolted. Additionally, the transmission was hard shifting. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a possible failed torque converter. The contact stated that the vehicle was not officially diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 232,000.

Filed May 9, 2023 · Transmission · WI

The transmission and transfer case malfunctioned and then failed. It was out in 4wd low to grab a trailer out of our field and I pulled back onto the driveway, put the truck back into neutral, and lost all gears. The truck wouldn’t shift or move at all. Purchased a transfer case motor and installed, but the truck would barely move so I hauled it to a shop for further inspection. Upon inspection of the vehicle I was told that the transmission needs replacing. When the truck initially stopped shifting out of neutral it rolled down the hill and I had to run after it before it hit my fiancé and dog. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone other than myself and the certified technicians at the shop I towed it to. There were no warning lamps or messages or anything else until after the new transfer case motor was installed at the shop. Then the “service 4wd” warning came on. The truck will now shift itself into neutral when it is driven.

Filed Mar 18, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · PA · 2 injuries

Heavy smell of gasoline in the cab and the bed of my truck as well as outside of the truck began on February 23, 2023. The truck is also harder to turn over or start since the smell has begun. Due to the gasoline smell, it is causing a nauseous feeling, severe headaches, coughing and a red flush over my wife’s face when she is in the truck. The transmission line leak has been leaking for quite some time and I have to replace the transmission fluid a least a quart of fluid every two weeks. I was not notified of the Safety Recalls for the Fuel pump pressure regulator and the Transmission oil cooler line leak/ fire danger on my 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. I have taken my truck to be assessed by the Chevrolet Dealer on 03/13/2023, and they determined that my truck does indeed have both of these Safety Recall problems but that they will not repair them. They stated it is a closed recall and my 95k+ miles were too high. The Safety Recall Bulletin #14121 and #13370A both state no mileage limitation and declare my make and model affected by these Safety Failures. I have paid off the loan to my truck early only to be unable to drive it safely or enjoy it. I have never been late on any of my payments and was proud to pay it off early. This model truck has had several Recalls including an incident with the front wheel falling off due to a mechanical failure, that was shocking and frightening when it happened after only owning it for approx. 2 years. With the Fuel leaking and carbon monoxide, and the transmission fluid leaking, the Dealer should take responsibility and repair these problems that they know are a Safety and Fire issue as stated in the Recall Bulletins and make my vehicle operable again. I am only asking that the Dealership provide me with the Repairs they said are needed to the Failures caused by improper installations and or Faulty equipment from the manufacturer as stated in the Safety Bulletin Recalls.

Filed Oct 18, 2022 · Transmission · TX

Transmission failed because of faulty torque converter at roughly 95,000 miles. Now the same failure has occurred at 115,000 miles. This type of failure is unsafe if it were to happen in heavy traffic or crossing an intersection. GM refuses to acknowledge the issue and demands a certified dealership diagnose the issue. I maintain my right as a consumer to use a private repair shop. They will not investigate any further with my report, without their service department, which is biased and a conflict, providing the diagnosis.

Filed Sep 16, 2022 · Transmission · CA

I was driving as I usually do , this time I was in my car I had just financed and bought 3 weeks before. There was no signs or warning lights before this incident. I was driving when suddenly it wouldn’t go in to gear or any gear at all and realized my transmission was failing . I then drove it and tried to get to safe spot trying to avoid any crashes delays or other accidents. I was glad to be close by to a safe spot and not going at a fast speed on freeway or Main Street when this occurred and avoided an accident. My truck was then towed into the dealership mechanics and was waiting for a report and turns out the truck needs a transmission replacement. During the Transmission tear down and inspect they Found clutch assembly gear 1-2-3-4 and 3-5 reverse plates all damaged. Plates missing teeth and burnt. Excessive metal inside torque converter, and valve body. Clutch drum damaged and burnt. I am now just researching recalls for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and realized that there is a recall for power train on transmission. Stated “The subject vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in the fitting.” And the Recall consequence is “If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.” By reading my experience with my trucks transmission failing and having multiple parts inside “burnt” Has me wondering if my truck was part of this recall and how worse it could have been if it would have caught in fire. My dealership failed to mention any problems and stated they “take every vehicle through a mechanical inspection and smog Saftey.” I can’t believe only 3 weeks of having this truck and no warning signs and to just completely just shut off and have the transmission destroyed/burnt is a horrible experience.

Filed Nov 14, 2021 · Transmission · MI

I purchased vehicle new 12/2013 and have had the vehicle to Chevy dealer after purchase due to hard downshifts and banging in transmission on shifting. Dealer claimed condition was a normal condition and would do nothing to remedy. This shifting condition stayed the same until the following event. 10/19/2021 driving northbound on I75 in Michigan at 75mph vehicle starts jerking and banging and starts losing speed. Tachometer is bouncing up and down between 1800-2300 rpm, transmission temp was 270 degrees. Vehicle is having transmission failure. I put transmission in manual mode and used 4th gear at 45 mph to limp into my destination. It was pitch dark, raining and very hard to see and I was concerned of being rear ended if I pulled off the side of the road and waited for a wrecker. The next day I drove the vehicle to a transmission shop, again using M4 to limp in as my brother in law followed behind with his emergency flashers on to alert others of a slow moving vehicle. The independent transmission shop inspected my vehicle and determined the torque converter failed and contaiminated the transmission, lines and cooler with metal shavings. They also commented they see several of these vehicles for the same problem, it's common issue they said. Mileage at failure was 124780. They rebuilt the transmission, replaced the torque converter and flushed the lines and cooler at a cost of 2755.00. GM should be held responsible to reimburse owners of these vehicles as they knew of these transmission issues and placed the occupants of vehicle at risk of injury or death if this issue caused a collision. I have attached documented complaint at GM when vehicle was new of clunking and banging in transmission and their answer was its a normal condition.

Filed May 8, 2021 · Transmission · 107,037 miles · TX

1) transmission when out while driving at 55 ml per hour, truck only had 107,000 miles had to replace transmission more like a rebuild transmission from the dealer. 2) my air conditioner when out 9 months later after replacing transmission, there was a leak on the A/C condenser, dealer replace the condenser two years later air conditioner when out a gain with the same problem A/C condenser leaking the condenser that dealer replace. This's not coment and I think gm needs step in to the plate and looked in to this transmission issues and air conditioner condenser leaking refrigeran.

Filed Apr 25, 2021 · Steering, Transmission · 118 miles · SC

My transmission failed and I couldn't go over 40mph. The truck would jump and bounce and make loud screeching noises. At first I thought it was all the transmission. I asked a family friend who is a mechanic and he diagnosed it. He concluded that the transmission wasn't the only problem. The motor was having difficulties changing from v8-v4 also. I have been told by many people that I need to get a tuner to delete the computer program that changes the amount of cylinders firing. I have also seen/heard trucks that go without the delete too long. Also, my power steering will fail at low speeds while turning. Gm fails to see that my truck has this issue. Saying it doesn't affect my VIN.

Filed Jun 22, 2020 · Transmission · 78,000 miles · CA

Transmission needs to be replaced and I don't have 100k miles. This vehicle has not even towed anything and is not used for commercial use.

Questions about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission failure

Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

18 of 1,438 owner complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (1%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2017.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

There are 0 recalls and 162 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Loss of power 128Power steering loss 124Stalling 90Steering lock-up 62Headlights 59Jerking 59Engine failure 47Check engine light 43Brake failure 39Adaptive cruise 35Harsh shifting 27Won't start 25Spongy pedal 24ABS 21Fire or smoke 20Seat belt 19Airbag light 18Warning lights 18Door locks 17Steering noise 16No deployment 14Slipping 13Grinding brakes 12Fuel smell 11Misfire 11Overheating 11Knocking 10Shudder 10Hesitation 9Key fob 9Wipers 9Ball joint 8Fuel pump 8Screen failure 7Won't shift 7

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