2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs & fitment
3rd generation. The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has bolt pattern 6x139.7 (78.1 mm bore), towing up to 12,000 lb, oil 0W-20, 5W-30, tires LT265/70R17, P255/70R17 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 6x139.7 (6x5.5")
- Lug count
- 6
- Center bore
- 78.1 mm
Factory wheel sizes
- 20x9.0 ET24 (base)
- 20x9.0 (High Country)
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 285 | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 17–18 | 22–23 | 19–20 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | — | Regular Gasoline (E85 capable) | 16 | 22–23 | 18–19 | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 425 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 17 | 4-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 12,000 lb, depending on configuration. Silverado 1500 towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoTec3 4.3L V6, 3.42 axle | 7,600 lb | — | 12,400 lb | — | 2014 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 9 |
| EcoTec3 5.3L V8, 3.42 axle | 10,200 lb | — | 15,000 lb | — | 2014 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 9 |
| EcoTec3 5.3L V8 with Max Trailering Package, 3.73 axle | 11,500 lb | — | 16,700 lb | Max Trailering Package | 2014 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 9 |
| EcoTec3 6.2L V8, 3.42 axle | 9,800 lb | — | 15,000 lb | — | 2014 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 9 |
| EcoTec3 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package, 3.73 axle | 12,000 lb | — | 17,500 lb | Max Trailering Package | 2014 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (GM), p. 9 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LT265/70R17 | LT WT | TirePressure.com: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P255/70R17 | LT WT | TirePressure.com: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/65R18 | LT (18 Inch Option) LTZ | TirePressure.com: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P265/70R17 | LT WT | TirePressure.com: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
| P275/55R20 | High Country LT (20 Inch Option) LTZ | TirePressure.com: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Tire Pressure third-party |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L V6 | 5W-30 | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 498; 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 382 |
| 5.3L V8 | 0W-20 | 8.5 qt (8.0 L) | 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 498; 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 382 |
| 6.2L V8 | 0W-20 | 8.5 qt (8.0 L) | 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 498; 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 382 |
What 0W-20 and 5W-30 mean · Silverado 1500 oil capacity by year
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (all engines)
- Group 48 (H6), standard low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Silverado 1500 battery size
- Battery (all engines)
- Group 94R (H7), with trailering / HD packages low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Silverado 1500 battery size
- Wiper blades
- Driver 21.7", passenger 21.7" 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GM), p. 491
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 201.2–235.4 in (5110–5980 mm)
- Width
- 79.9 in
- Height
- 73.6–74.0 in
- Wheelbase
- 118.9–153.1 in
- Curb weight
- 4387–5311 lb
10 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 20
- Owner complaints
- 1560
- NCAP overall
- 5 stars
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Recall campaigns (20)
- 21V245000 2021-04-08: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- 19V761000 2019-10-24: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
- 19V645000 2019-09-06: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- 17V437000 2017-07-10: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- 17V414000 2017-06-29: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- 16V651000 2016-09-08: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- 16V209000 2016-04-12: SEAT BELTS
- 13V544000 2015-10-30: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 15V640000 2015-10-09: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- 14V614000 2014-10-01: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 14V446000 2014-07-23: SEATS
- 14V374000 2014-06-27: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
- 14V345000 2014-06-18: EQUIPMENT
- 14V301000 2014-06-06: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- 14V246000 2014-05-14: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- 14V152000 2014-03-31: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- 14V007000 2014-01-13: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- 13E073000 2013-12-20: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- 13V488000 2013-10-17: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
- 13V315000 2013-07-19: AIR BAGS
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.