Body problems of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - part 1

Over the course of ownership the chassis of this vehicle has gotten horrendously corroded, which has caused structural components of the frame to begin to develop rust holes needing repair. These holes in the chassis are caused by the incorrect application of the factory chassis wax coating and has caused the entire frame to become deeply rusted through in many areas. Additionally I have been through two transmissions, the first occurring at around 55,000 miles of use, and the second around 105,000 miles. Seems there is a point of failure after around 50,000 miles on these transmissions.

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the headliner above the rear window had water stains. The contact stated that as a mechanic, he had inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the water was leaking from the third brake light. The contact stated that the gasket surrounding the third brake light was no longer properly sealing the third brake light. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in an unknown recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

A well-documented and increasingly widespread problem related to excessive rust on the frames of many vehicles in this particular model year range. The cause of the problem appears to stem from a poorly applied or degrading wax coating, which, over time, peels off, leaving the frame exposed to corrosion, particularly in harsh weather conditions such as heavy snow and road salt exposure. The result is catastrophic—my silverado’s frame and crossmembers are now severely compromised, and the integrity of the vehicle is in question.

Frame rotted through.

Gm has known issues with their frames rotting prematurely. We bought a 2014 chevy Silverado 1500 in 2016 and had it undercoated at a dealership that claims it will prolong the inevitable rusting/frame rot. The truck has just under 99k miles and should be worth $15-17,000 and won't pass inspection due to severe frame rot we are told it is very unsafe and not drivable. We will be lucky to get $4,000-5,000 to trade for a part out. Our only other option is to spend $10,000 to get a new frame. Gm has known about this issue and fails to do anything about it. Toyota had similar issues and stood by their name and products and replaced frames or gave consumers $10,000+ to make it right. It is not fair to the consumer we cannot win a class action against gm and demand a payout for such massive losses. Had we known our frame was so bad, we wouldn't have dropped over $5,000 in it over the last 11 months for rocker panels, cab corners, shocks, bearings, etc. We are out $15,000 on this truck and gm should be held accountable. There are thousands of people nations wide that are in the same boat hoping gm will be held liable at some-point for the distress they have cause their loyal customers.

The upper front grill molding flew off the vehicle while moving and the parts are available for inspection. Please see uploaded photos. The safety of motorcyclist and other vehicles following me were put at risk of being hit by a 24 inch wide piece of the upper front grill at high speed that flew off the vehicle while traveling on the highway without warning. The problem has been confirmed and reported by numerous vehicle owners like mine posted in online forms that I have attached to the upload files section of this correspondence. The vehicle was inspected for repairs by the manufactures dealership representative and a repair invoice has been uploaded. There were no warnings prior to the failure of the upper grill molding being dislodged from the front grill while the vehicle was moving.

Check engine light came on. P0442 code. Brought for service. Needed to replace fuel components but frame too rusted to mount parts. Told to see body shop for repair if possible. No rust on bed or body . Body shop could not repair frame. Body shop said frame is no longer safe to drive. Unable to pass state inspection. 97000 mi , no commercial use. Well maintained.

Chassis framework has corrosion including perforation of major frame parts near rear wheels and under the fuel tank. Vehicle has only 70,000 miles and has been well taken care of including regular winter weather washings with underbody wash package. This is a known problem and should have been addressed similar to Toyota truck frame problems. Now I have a like-new appearing vehicle which has been well maintained however the chassis frame is now unsafe and in need of repair. This problem should be addressed up to and including frame replacement.

My rocker panels rusting out, trailer hitch wiring issue again , air conditioning/ heater issues again , fuel sending unit and lines issues , plus was told by dealer under frame work rusting issues??? what is going on with my 2014 1500 silverado , is there anything you can help me with regarding any , any of these issues?. Thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I was merging on to the expressway and my truck kept going to the left into traffic towards a concrete median. I turned my wheel to the right to try to avoid it and started to spin out and went back to the right side of the expressway which was four lanes wide and slammed into the guardrail. After the wreck I noticed my abs light was on I’m not sure if it came on as I was merging onto the expressway.

I bought this vehicle used, in February of 2019. Everything about the vehicle was checked and in very good shape. Approximately a year ago, early 2023, I was told that a bit of coating had come off the frame and was beginning to rust excessively. In January of this year during a dealership visit for repairs I was shown an area of the frame that looked like hunks of rust had fallen of, and then I was told this will turn into a major problem. My most recent visit, on March 21, 2024, I was again informed about the frame rust and was shown not only the rust problem, but large cracks in the frame that could not be repaired and is a major safety issue. I find it hard to believe a ten year old vehicle with 89455 miles can be beyond repair without this being a manufactures issue !.

I have a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, covered by multiple technical service bulletins regarding issues with premature frame rust due to a manufacturing issue. During the factory warranty period, Chevrolet did not acknowledge or repair the issues noted in the tsbs. A 10 year old truck, with 81k miles on it is no longer safe to operate due to extensive damage to the frame from Chevrolet failing to fulfill their own commitments in resolving this issue. There has been no abuse or failures by myself as the owner that would result in the current unsafe condition. Due to this being an extremely widespread and known issue, this must be further investigated and upgraded to a full recall. Without a full on recall, unsafe vehicles will continue to be utilized on roadways, causing safety concerns to owners, passengers, and others on the roadway. Chevrolet has just refused to repair the damage due to the expiration of the factory warranty period. The vehicle was in possession of Chevrolet several times during the warranty period, but the resolution and repair was not completed. Per the TSB, this was to be completed and Chevrolet acknowledged the issue. Since not all dealerships have the ability or willingness to address this concern, Chevrolet must be put as the responsible party through a recall to rectify this, allowing owners to drive safe vehicles.

I am the owner of a 10 year old Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with less than 82000 miles. Chevrolet has service bulletins out regarding frame rust, but I was unable to have a dealership repair the surface rust for the 7 years I have owned the truck. My frame is now rusted out to the point it is not safe to operate and will cost over $15000 for Chevrolet to repair since the service bulletin was not resolved during the visits to dealerships for service during the factory warranty period. My truck has never been abused. As Chevrolet stated in [xxx] , this may be a result of a manufacturing issue. This issue is beyond a cosmetic issue and does affect the safety of the vehicle, the driver, passengers, property, and people around. This issue is not isolated to me and my truck, but many others. Thanks to this not being looked at as a safety concern I am now left without a safe method of transportation. Frame rust and deterioration needs to be upgraded to a recall, just as Toyota. The frame build is similar so has the same results. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

My roof has started leaking recently in the back part of cab.

The 2014 silverado I own the frame is rusting through already! only 168,000 miles and cleaned and maintained very regularly and the frame is rusted so badly its almost scary to continue driving! my 97 silverado the frame is still solid as can be with almost 400,000 miles on it and my 10 year old truck with half the miles the frame is shot already? unacceptable!!.

I have a couple issues, check trailer wiring light, heat from air conditioner,rusty frame undercarriage - really bad , plus rocker panels on both sides rusting out, is there a recall on issues with rusting of frame ? please help my truck only a 2014 plus had dealer work on air conditioner issues before, dealer never mentioned anything about rust on the frame, when I had multiple oil changes, and many other services done at dealer , I bought my truck from dealer in stow ohio ! is there any you can do to help me fix these issues?….

Significant corrosion / rust on frame that compromises vehicle safety by weakening the frame. An independent service provider identified large rust hole in frame and multiple areas of significant corrosion. Vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer however there are service bulletins for this year, make, and model to correct the manufacturer-identified failed corrosion/rust prevention coating system for this year, make, and model. Specifically general motors service bulletin 19-na-255. Holes affecting integrity of frame were first discovered in December 2023; subsequent holes and areas of significant corrosions (ie, soft spots) in the structural frame have been identified.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? truck failed state inspection because the frame had rust/corrosion holes in. Frame has been replaced @ this time & the old frame was scrapped. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? due to the rotted/rusted frame the reliabilty & safety of the vehicle was compromised & could have resulted in injury, accident or death has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? independent garage verified the defective frame & replaced it w/a new frame. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? after having the frame replaced the vehicle now passed the required state safety inspection. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? some surface rust was visible on the frame but it was not discovered to have rotted holes through until the underside was looked @ for the state safety inspection. It should also be noted that Chevrolet was contacted & provided the same documentation attached within. Chevrolet denied any re-imbursement due to the following: "after further review by our gm reimbursement team, the vehicle is not eligible for a repair reimbursement due to the repairs being performed at a 3rd party. Also the vehicle is outside of the bumper to bumper warranty it would have been covered under by age and mileage. ".

The frame has rusted to the point that expensive repairs are needed for a truck that's 9 years old. The problem started around 2020, at 120k miles. I already had the gas tank crossmember replaced, only to now have the rear crossmember rust out including the rear of the tailgate. The rear strut is now hitting the bed compromising the performance of the suspension. When the rear strut mount broke, it caught the rear body harness and cut two cables that caused the traction control to shut off while I was driving. I attached pictures of the damage.

Damage to fuse panel and front left speaker on driver side dash. The antenna on top of the trucks cab has a known issue to leak. And has leaked down the front left column on top of the fuse panel causing corrosion and damage to electrical components. No evaluation has been done by a certified technician for damage. But available for evaluation per request. No warning lights present.

Brought truck in for a nys inspection and it failed due to rust and cracked frame. While it was still on the lift the frame collapsed and the back end fell off the lift. Luckily nobody was under it. This seems to be a common issue on many of the chevy forums. Something needs to be done before failures like this happen on the roads.

The frame is completely rusted out. Parts are falling off of it, it rusted under the factory wax rust preventive coating. The abs system will brake the truck on its own without any warning lights.

Paint adhesion issues. Paint flaking. Upon internet research, these issues are common with this body style truck.

Peeling/flaking paint passenger rear door on the post nearest the rear of the vehicle. The truck is white. 2014 50k miles garage kept. Will search the vehicle for more paint issues.

The paint on the rear passenger and driver doors is peeling off. Looks to me that it's a bad batch of paint. It's peeling off on the same location on both doors and this wasn't caused by rock chips or any type of impact.

~tl- the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change you informed the mechanic that there was an ac failure due to it letting out hot air instead of cool air. The contact was informed that the vehicle's condensor detached. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership (mercedes-benz of caldwell address: 1220 bloomfield Ave, west caldwell, NJ 07006; phone: (973) 227-3600) from the well joint causing a leak with the vehicle. The vehicle's condensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case regarding the issue. The contact was then referred to NHTSA to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 57,657. Gl.

Paint on rear driver side door started to peel away with not damage to the body or primer. Gm customer service stated that this was not covered , and that I would have to have a local dealership repair this at my own cost.

Paint on my 2014 Chevrolet silverado is chipping or flaking off for reasons other than natural causes. The vehicle is garage kept and has only 55,000 miles on it. The paint should in no way be failing with a vehicle this new and this expensive. As you will see in the photos the paint not sticking is in areas that do not incur damage from everyday driving. I have contacted the dealership and gm manufacturer and both have told me that paint is not their problem. When I do a quick google search for "2014 silverado paint," there are 100s of forums with 1000s of comments with the same issue. One of the first pictures I came to when I searched, showed the same vehicle with paint gone in the exact same spots. After talking with the dealership and manufacturer numerous times, I felt this was one of my last resorts. The manufacturer laughed me off and said NHTSA would pay no attention as paint isnt a safety concern. Someone has to make this right without me having to spend thousands to repaint. It's a clear manufacturer defect and they should be held accountable by all standards. The cost of their vehicles being so high, all parts should last for more than 55000 miles, including the paint. Again, this vehicle is garage kept and loses paint just by driving with a breeze out. Aside from the 2 photos attached, I'm also losing paint around the windshield and low on the door panels.

Driving down the highway, while coming up to traffic and coming to a stop, the brake pedal became rock hard and made it difficult to slow down or stop in time. In an attempt to stop the vehicle from crashing into the rear of the other other vehicles, I swerved to the right to avoid them and side swiped a guardrail. My vehicle now has body damaged on the passenger side. It has been dropped off at concord Chevrolet in concord, California. I also filed a claim with my insurance as well as general motors.

Satellite-radio antenna on top of truck is leaking inside of the truck. The vehicle was parked in our driveway when this occurred. Damage done to the interior of the truck due to this happening.

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle front driver side axle broke without any warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer cappellino Buick GMC 5411 transit rd, williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 650-4471 a diagnosed test has not been performed to determined the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000. Ck.

The truck shakes uncomfortably at varying intensities between 70-80 mph.

When locking doors passenger rear door does not lock when parked have to manually lock.

Driver lost control of his vehicle for no apparent reason and struck an oncoming trailer and ultimately lost his life. The vehicle was totaled but still on our possession.

Purchased vehicle new in 2014 and currently has 50k (12/18) on vehicle. Significant degradation of wax undercoat on frame, peeling off allowing water etc to be trapped beneath it. Frame has significant rust on areas where undercoating failed. Dealer recommends the frame be repaired and rust stopped to "save what is left of it". Dealer says gm will not cover repair. Emailed gm and no reply.