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EChavez Enthusiast

EChavez

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does the 2014 silverado front headlights and grille look like past years or are my old eyes playing tricks on me?

 

It's pretty similar to the older bodystyle. 94...95...96...etc.

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nuthin_fun Enthusiast

nuthin_fun

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I locked my truck up over an hour ago (after dark). Just walked outside and the steering wheel control backlighting was on. It turned off while I was standing there. I don't know how long it was on, but it was the only thing on. How odd...

Toddfather Enthusiast

Toddfather

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Yesterday my windshield started to crack. It was just sitting at work and over the course of about two hours it started to creep down.. I am guessing its a stress crack since there is no impact. I watched the video feed from work just to make sure. Dealer is being pretty decent about getting it taken care of.

 

I am still happy with the truck. I agree that the few that have posted of problems vs the 1000's of units shipped is pretty low. I think I had read someplace that VW has the most issues vs units sold. GM had a pretty respectable percentage rate on issue per units sold.

j-ten-ner Senior Enthusiast

j-ten-ner

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... I think I had read someplace that VW has the most issues vs units sold. GM had a pretty respectable percentage rate on issue per units sold.

 

Don't ever trust statistics that you haven't faked yourself...

 

:cool:

so long

j-ten-ner

Toddfather Enthusiast

Toddfather

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Don't ever trust statistics that you haven't faked yourself...

 

:cool:

so long

j-ten-ner

maybe I did and just added the read it part to add validity :devil:

2happyhicks Enthusiast

2happyhicks

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I'm pretty ocd and haven't noticed "much" the aluminum trim pieces around the vents are not affixed very well..will probbaly eventually add my own 3m tape to them. Then other day I started it it and the engine made a loud grinding sound about 30 sec after it started.. like the ac clutch or something froze up for a split second... the sheet metal the bed is made out of (on the inside) is pretty cheap.. I already dented it by simply loading in some 2x4s... as far as ride and quiteness... no rattles jerks or clanks yet...

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jhoskins2 New Member

jhoskins2

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I found this forum when I started having problems with my new 2014 Silverado LTZ Z71.

 

Here is what is going on with mine:

 

Infoainment system- mylink would not pull in all the music from iphone, navigation to street instead of address when onstar sends route to vehicle AND loss of voice commands.

 

Now for the other problems:

 

 

I was contacted by the dealer service department this evening and was advised that they had updated the infotainment system and applied the BCM update. The issues with the Infotainment system appear to be resolved, however, the safety features are still malfunctioning as is the overheating driver seat.


I am attaching the photograph of the error message regarding the lane departure system which is being displayed.


The downhill grade breaking is still inconsistent, the lane departure and parking assist sensors are still inconsistent (and in fact, the lane departure system would not initialize with a perfectly clean and clear window, on a road with new striping), or on any road for that matter- even after I would turn off the key and restart the truck in an effort to reset the computer system- attached is the photo of that error message. Oh, and the collision warning does not always work.


I have great concerns regarding the safety features in this truck not operating as designed. As there have been MANY owners complain about this very model vehicle, I feel as though there is something more than an isolated incident. I have filed a complaint with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration due to the safety issues with the truck.

 

It's not the dealer's fault that they cant resolve the issues- it is software and/or hardware problems. As a Senior Technical Analyst for the nation's largest hospital system, I would bet that it is software. I have found too many bugs to list.

 

Also, heated/cooled seat overheats- causing the vent to separate from the rear of the seat......

 

GM Case 71-1223618078

 

NHTSA Office of Defect Investigation Case filed last night due to the continued issues. GM put out a BCM update and an infotainment update, however, this has not resolved the issues with the overheating seat, lane departure, collision alert, parking sensors, downhill grade breaking, etc.

 

Took photos of the DIC errors showing the problems with the systems..... and the overheating seat.

 

Not an issue with the dealer or service dept, but GM needs to fix these issues with my truck and everyone elses!

Silver space ship Enthusiast

Silver space ship

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I got to take my truck on a trip to a more hilly region and got to use the grade braking. It holds the truck back good as long as your under a certain speed, I forgot the speed range but its in the manual. The one thing I noticed is when it slows you down to a crawl I get a terrible sound, sounds like plastic gears stripping out. I was thinking maybe it was the anti-lock brakes kicking in but if so its the worst sounding ant-lock I've heard. I quit using it because I felt I was damaging something.

block8head Enthusiast

block8head

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Took this yesterday when I first started the truck.

Can't attach file from my phone:(.

The info center show this message" Front camera service required" any idea?

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

MikeNH

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Took this yesterday when I first started the truck.

Can't attach file from my phone:(.

The info center show this message" Front camera service required" any idea?

 

Lens/sensors could be dirty maybe? The manual should have at least a brief outline of what it may be.

block8head Enthusiast

block8head

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Lens/sensors could be dirty maybe? The manual should have at least a brief outline of what it may be.

Thanks, cleaned the windshield and it working normal now... LOL

Tavio511 Enthusiast

Tavio511

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I found this forum when I started having problems with my new 2014 Silverado LTZ Z71.

 

Here is what is going on with mine:

 

Infoainment system- mylink would not pull in all the music from iphone, navigation to street instead of address when onstar sends route to vehicle AND loss of voice commands.

 

Now for the other problems:

 

 

I was contacted by the dealer service department this evening and was advised that they had updated the infotainment system and applied the BCM update. The issues with the Infotainment system appear to be resolved, however, the safety features are still malfunctioning as is the overheating driver seat.

 

 

I am attaching the photograph of the error message regarding the lane departure system which is being displayed.

 

The downhill grade breaking is still inconsistent, the lane departure and parking assist sensors are still inconsistent (and in fact, the lane departure system would not initialize with a perfectly clean and clear window, on a road with new striping), or on any road for that matter- even after I would turn off the key and restart the truck in an effort to reset the computer system- attached is the photo of that error message. Oh, and the collision warning does not always work.

 

I have great concerns regarding the safety features in this truck not operating as designed. As there have been MANY owners complain about this very model vehicle, I feel as though there is something more than an isolated incident. I have filed a complaint with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration due to the safety issues with the truck.

 

It's not the dealer's fault that they cant resolve the issues- it is software and/or hardware problems. As a Senior Technical Analyst for the nation's largest hospital system, I would bet that it is software. I have found too many bugs to list.

 

Also, heated/cooled seat overheats- causing the vent to separate from the rear of the seat......

 

GM Case 71-1223618078

 

NHTSA Office of Defect Investigation Case filed last night due to the continued issues. GM put out a BCM update and an infotainment update, however, this has not resolved the issues with the overheating seat, lane departure, collision alert, parking sensors, downhill grade breaking, etc.

 

Took photos of the DIC errors showing the problems with the systems..... and the overheating seat.

 

Not an issue with the dealer or service dept, but GM needs to fix these issues with my truck and everyone elses!

 

I just had my old 2014 silverado LTZ bought back from GM and got a brand new 2014silverado LTZ Z71 and I'm also experienced the same issue with the lane departure.

I'm waiting on my service dept to get the software update.

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

MikeNH

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Sad to hear the new electronics are buggy but that is one option box I'd never check. I have no use for those various nannies. Park assist is annoying as it is since when backing into a spot with a curb it goes nuts too easily. I like the camera but that's about it.

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