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2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
2,190
rank #69 of 4,194
Recalls
6
campaigns on record
Top component
Steering
399 complaints (18%)
Reported harm
105 crashes / 52 injuries
10 deaths; 31 fires

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,504
rank #167 of 4,194
Recalls
10
campaigns on record
Top component
Engine
341 complaints (23%)
Reported harm
46 crashes / 25 injuries
0 deaths; 11 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

686

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

4

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Top component overlap

Different families

Steering vs Engine

2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problem mix

  • STEERING 399
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 332
  • SERVICE BRAKES 267
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 197
  • ENGINE 188

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problem mix

  • ENGINE 341
  • POWER TRAIN 302
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 179
  • SERVICE BRAKES 173
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 106

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,504 vs 2,190). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).