Jump to content

2014 silverado 1500 complete power failure

Logan S
 Share

Recommended Posts

Logan S Enthusiast

Logan S

Posted
Posted

Hello, I'm Logan. I have a 2014 Chev Silverado 1500 Z71. I was driving it the other day and I had complete power failure, dash lights out, engine turned off, hazards didn't work. I pushed it out of the road and sat there for maybe 5 mins thinking of what to do. Then my interior lights came back on and it started right up. It did this two more times within two days. And every time it seems that if I leave the truck for 5 mins and then come back it will start right up with no issues. The only check engine light that's been on for a couple weeks is for the catalytic converter. 

 

I tore apart the dash to fix the P218 ground issue, but there's no ground in that location on my truck. Anyone have the same issue? I put a wrench on the battery connections and the ground on the fender. Any thoughts on what I should look at next? I called three Chev dealers here in UT and none of them had any idea what the problem would be.

 

Thanks!

rav3 Senior Enthusiast

rav3

Posted
Posted
35 minutes ago, Logan S said:

Hello, I'm Logan. I have a 2014 Chev Silverado 1500 Z71. I was driving it the other day and I had complete power failure, dash lights out, engine turned off, hazards didn't work. I pushed it out of the road and sat there for maybe 5 mins thinking of what to do. Then my interior lights came back on and it started right up. It did this two more times within two days. And every time it seems that if I leave the truck for 5 mins and then come back it will start right up with no issues. The only check engine light that's been on for a couple weeks is for the catalytic converter. 

 

I tore apart the dash to fix the P218 ground issue, but there's no ground in that location on my truck. Anyone have the same issue? I put a wrench on the battery connections and the ground on the fender. Any thoughts on what I should look at next? I called three Chev dealers here in UT and none of them had any idea what the problem would be.

 

Thanks!

Sounds like a ground issue. Several videos on youtube on this. This guys video below id kinda boring to watch & hard to hear but he solved his issue by replacing the ground.

2014 Chevy Silverado Electrical Problems FIXED

 

Here's another guy that seems to know his stuff.

 

2014-2018 Silverado/ Sierra Ground Upgrade K2XX (Prevent Electrical Issues) | AnthonyJ350

 

Good luck & keep us posted

Logan S Enthusiast

Logan S

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

That first video is the ticket! Thanks for the reply! Funny, I looked at several Chev forums and looked at youtube but neither of those videos came up. What he described is exactly what my truck is doing. Thanks for taking the time to look for those for me.

 

Happy Holidays!

Edited by Logan S
  • Like 1
BlaineBug Enthusiast

BlaineBug

Posted
Posted

You have no G218 ground near the Driver's side A pillar?  There's also another on the passenger side A pillar, same area adjacent to the windshield.

Another major ground is beneath the battery, behind the fender liner on the frame.  Passenger side.  Wheel does not need to be removed to accessed, only turned full lock to the left.  Pull back on fender liner towards the bottom and you'll see it.

BlaineBug Enthusiast

BlaineBug

Posted
Posted
20 minutes ago, Logan S said:

@BlaineBug Is that one of the grounds that comes from the battery cable itself? If so I put a wrench on that one as well. ?

It goes down low to the frame behind the wheel liner, behind the tire.  Tightening it might not be enough.  Check for wax undercoating or corrosion between the terminal lug and frame.

2018GMC Senior Enthusiast

2018GMC

Posted
Posted

My truck is a 2018 so it shouldn’t need the dash ground fix. I’m not having power steering issue but occasional service stabilitrack message in the DIC immediately after startup then it quickly goes away. The passenger frame ground had a decent layer of wax between the cable and frame. I cleaned it up with a paper towel. Issue hasn’t returned yet...

E0F2B58C-DFD8-4DD8-8E85-925CC69DF6BB.jpeg

696FB087-2C88-45E2-9922-166EC27EF786.jpeg

72FFB39B-5A43-4408-810F-B55C322D9174.jpeg

50D2E5CE-12AA-48B9-8B4C-04BAB54F1281.jpeg

  • Like 1
  • Thanks 1
BlaineBug Enthusiast

BlaineBug

Posted
Posted
20 minutes ago, 2018GMC said:

My truck is a 2018 so it shouldn’t need the dash ground fix. I’m not having power steering issue but occasional service stabilitrack message in the DIC immediately after startup then it quickly goes away. The passenger frame ground had a decent layer of wax between the cable and frame. I cleaned it up with a paper towel. Issue hasn’t returned yet...

E0F2B58C-DFD8-4DD8-8E85-925CC69DF6BB.jpeg

696FB087-2C88-45E2-9922-166EC27EF786.jpeg

72FFB39B-5A43-4408-810F-B55C322D9174.jpeg

50D2E5CE-12AA-48B9-8B4C-04BAB54F1281.jpeg

Glad to hear that.  I remember these pictures from the other thread!

  • Like 1
LDM Enthusiast

LDM

Posted
Posted

Had a similar issue on my 2018, tried cleaning up the grounds, added an extra ground to the driver side from the battery terminal, neither of which did much.  Ended up replacing the entire negative battery cable, which fixed the problem.  Apparently there are issues with these cables that cause all these issues and replacing them is the only real fix.

BlaineBug Enthusiast

BlaineBug

Posted
Posted (edited)
12 hours ago, Logan S said:

Got it. I'll take it off and clean it up. I appreciate your help!

 

No problem.  Hope it helps.  I am also really surprised as you say G218 by the driver side and passenger side A-pillar doesn't exist on your 2014.  That just can't be!  And that ground was a major fault for the 2014-2015 and possibly 2016 pickups as well.  With the dashboard sound insulation getting trapped between the ground eyelet and body.  I'm thinking you missed it or weren't looking in the right spot?

 

 

Edited by BlaineBug
Logan S Enthusiast

Logan S

Posted
  • Author
Posted
2 hours ago, 2018GMC said:

My truck is a 2018 so it shouldn’t need the dash ground fix. I’m not having power steering issue but occasional service stabilitrack message in the DIC immediately after startup then it quickly goes away. The passenger frame ground had a decent layer of wax between the cable and frame. I cleaned it up with a paper towel. Issue hasn’t returned yet...

E0F2B58C-DFD8-4DD8-8E85-925CC69DF6BB.jpeg

696FB087-2C88-45E2-9922-166EC27EF786.jpeg

72FFB39B-5A43-4408-810F-B55C322D9174.jpeg

50D2E5CE-12AA-48B9-8B4C-04BAB54F1281.jpeg

Interesting, such a seemilngly small thing...

  • Like 1
  • 1 year later...
Bobs 2014 silverado New Member

Bobs 2014 silverado

Posted
Posted

On my first trip out side of town my used 2014 Silverado with 40k miles was having cruise control issues. I would engage the cruise and then it would soon disengage. This happened about 3 times bf the power flicked off and then on again but the truck kept operating. Shortly after this when traveling slow in bumper to bumper traffic the truck lost all power. No warning lights or symbols, nothing. I was dead in traffic and so I when to battery area and grabbed both terminals to see if loose but both were tight. I went back in cabin and when talking to AAA the power flicked and came back on. I resumed our trip but did not touch or use the cruise again on our 2 day outing and no more repeat issues. 
I have since only used the cruise a few short times with no issues. A friend and I did proactively take off both battery connections to they’re old battery and wire brushed and sprayed corrosion inhibitor on the terminals. We did notice some slight white corrosion type material on the ground terminal bf cleaning. It has been several hundred miles since the power loss but my next proactive step is to take the truck back onto the highway using the cruise to see if a repeat incident occurs. If not maybe the issue was fixed with cleaning the terminals.

PS- last night I followed the online bloggers suggestion of checking the grounds under the front dash. Both corner grounds appeared to be absent the insulation interference others have suggested so I did nothing to either of the ground posts and just closed the dash back up like it was before. I am hopeful that I fixed the problem by cleaning the batty terminals. I did check with the prior owner of the truck who stated no prior problems occurred for them.

  • 10 months later...
Bill Elliott New Member

Bill Elliott

Posted
Posted

I have a 2014 chevy silverado it has brand new battery. Sometimes it has no electrical power at all. No clicking when try to start just nothing. If I disconnect the battery for a few seconds then hook it back up it has power again. No pattern as to why it does this. Any ideas?

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • Atlas
      OCI, not when but why?

      By Atlas · Posted

      And yet the median household income there is a hair over $50k and 12% of families and 16% of the total population lives below the federal poverty line. That's low, and high, respectively.   You can choose to ignore reality...that's not what I'd call affluent but hey, you've got yours so nothing else matters or could be true, right?
    • KARNUT
      OCI, not when but why?

      By KARNUT · Posted

      It really doesn’t matter to me. Making a blanket statement that can be refuted will be. As I pointed out the information is out there. Hey google.
    • KARNUT
      OCI, not when but why?

      By KARNUT · Posted

      My area is one of the most affluent areas in Texas. And yet affordable housing is close by. My family business pays top wages and turnover is very low. You can’t but people in a box if you want to succeed the opportunity is there. 
    • Atlas
      AC diagnostic on a neo-classic Camaro

      By Atlas · Posted

      It was previously working, but the continually running compressor threw me for a loop. It wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility that a 26 year old AC system had lost some of its charge and could be exhibiting low charge indicators, so I thought I had it licked. Add some refrigerant to get the low and high pressures in range like on the old 134 systems.   I learned the continuously running compressor is normal, and that I need to know how much is in the system, as well as needing to meter what goes in. I'm only used to working on older R134a and R12 systems that aren't variable displacement. This is how we learn...LOL.   Long story short, I had a 20% off coupon for a new Jiffy Lube that opened nearby. I took it up there yesterday and they did an evac/recharge using their brand new machine from Mahle. Had a good conversation with the guy, they loved the car and I was out of there for $159 plus tax. Digitally measured charge, exactly 1.5lb of refrigerant went in.
    • Atlas
      OCI, not when but why?

      By Atlas · Posted

      In most areas of the country, wages have trailed CPI increases over time (let's say, since the 70's) and things like housing, energy, and food have vastly outpaced wages on the whole. Can't ignore that, it's very real.   That isn't to say there aren't ways to live in ways that mitigate some of that, including moving to cheaper areas of the country. In KNut's neck of the world, median housing prices in "nearby" Dallas are more like $500k. If you're raising a family and young in a successful career, your economic opportunities are probably going to be better living closer to Dallas than Cornhole. A 3 hour (6+ round trip) daily commute probably isn't tolerable for most folks. Grumpy mentioned economic migration; but we've seen what happens when people populate and grow an area. It becomes more expensive when economic opportunities come to roost.   One thing different now from back in the 70's is our quality and standard of living has changed. Healthcare is light years better, for example. But it's also much more expensive. And we have communication and information/tech tools that folks in the 70's could never imagine, and they're accessible to people of just about all incomes. Cars are light years safer, faster, and filled with tech advances. Homes are larger, more energy-efficient, and more luxurious on the whole, from starter homes to luxury homes.   Seattle was once affordable. My folks came here in the 70's with a lot of other people from California looking to escape uncontrolled sprawl, smog, and rising prices in the Bay Area. Seattle and the surrounding area has grown considerably; The home they bought for, I think it was $70k or $80k in the late 70's is now worth $1.2M today. The same house.   So while there have been obvious boosts in some areas of quality and standard of living, regarding opportunity, that's a bit more nuanced. It's really not possible for young people to get started in similar situations in areas of the country that have become "HCOL" (high cost of living). There are many more areas than before, which is to say they exclude younger workers or make their lives significantly harder. They have to commute farther and longer to afford to live in the area. They have to take outsized risk, take on more debt, significantly delay family planning. Or, they could move somewhere cheaper, but there's usually a loss of economic opportunity that comes with that. Even for the same job, it may pay a lot less in a LCOL.   What I don't like are Boomers with phones thinking they have all the answers and outright saying that if people stopped paying for their cell phone that they'd be rich. It's as stupid and misguided as people who think they'd only be rich if taxes weren't so high. Sorry guys, Elon proved you wrong on that one, I guess you're just lazy and blaming your own situation for the reason you're not wealthy. Mobile communication is basically an expectation in a modern society and workforce and it's often cheaper than having a copper landline these days, so... What's your point?

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...