2014 Chevy Silverado electrical issues and Stabilitrack issue FIXED!!!! 

Well ain't I the idiot, after spending $2200 at my dealership 3 years ago to have them tell me they had to replace the cable from the battery to the main panel board to still having the same issues today. Definitely doing this this weekend. Thank you.

How is this not a recall??? This is crazy. We need to make this a recall. Not only a potential fire hazard, but undoubtedly a accident prone related issue.

Tony Lester-Thank you so much ! Our 2014 has been giving us fits. Doing everything yours was, and also resetting all the "Best mileage" numbers, when it would act up. My husband checked/cleaned/tightened all the grounds and feeds under the hood, and then we took it for a ride...Within minutes it acted up. He was so disheartened. I found your video, and shared it. The drivers side was bolted down on the insulation, he removed the ground, cut the insulation and reinstalled. It has been perfect ever since. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video.

THANK YOU for posting this - at 151,000 miles my 2014 Silverado started acting up... Stabilitrak notice coming on, radio turning off, A/C power diminishing, wipers randomly coming on, when hazards on the A/C would coincide with the tempo of the hazards, and today my truck shut off when turning left into a parking spot... I first noticed issue last week when towing my camper, so I thought there may be a short in my trailer wiring... you have saved me time and money and frustration... looking forward to tackling this project later today!

I wanted to thank you for making this video. My truck was acting up once it hit 30k miles and had flickering headlights ... steering issues and then dash issues. Pulled my dash apart and fixed it using this video. Hats off to you. Worked like a charm

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. Been trying to fix this problem for so long. Im so glad i stumbled upon your forum post and this video. You are awesome

My mannnnnnn! You just saved me a ton of money, i just did the fix, and shes runnin like a dream, you are the man!

My dad's 2014 Sierra is doing the same thing and I knew it had to be a ground issue. The other video wasn't as detailed. Thank you for clearing this issue up for all Gmc owners.

I've had this problem in my 2015 gmc sierra 1500, on and off for about 1.5 years... you have saved my life. Just did it this morning and looks all good. I was having click no start, then needed to pop the hood and touch pos. Then it would start.. Also would have truck die in drive thrus all the time. I've hated my truck and now its finally over.. I cant thank you enough!!

My 2015 GMC Sierra was having strange issues with not starting, radio wigging out and numerous instrument panel oddities. This remedy worked like a charm..so far. Its been 30 min and no issues. Thanks a million!

Wanted to add another thank you. Did the fix on Thursday and haven’t had any issues since! Immediately noticed my lights stop flickering.

Thank you!! Very good tutorial. Space was real tight but managed to do it without taking the speaker out. Saves a couple of bills at the dealer.

Thank you for this video Tony!!! I hope this will fix my issue. My 2014 Sierra with almost 90k miles just started doing all the common issues others have had... Stabilitrak, steering wheel jerk, lights flickering, etc. I just had the power steering recall serviced today (#17276 I believe), and less than 5 miles later, the Stabilitrak warning/fail happened turning into a parking space. I cannot thank you enough for posting this, and also to Robert Corona for posting his findings as well. Stay tuned, I will try this fix on my truck... I'll let you know.

Had this issue on my 2014 Silverado for about 3 months. Finally took into the Chevrolet dealership to try and figure it out. They told me they diagnosed it and said it was the negative cable (ground) they recommended replacing the cable to fix the issue. Quoted me 5 $514 to replace that cable and including a 180$ diagnosis fee.. I said no thank you did some research . Came up on this video and tried it myself. So far no stability, park assist off, steering reduced drive with care codes pop up. My steering had been slightly more stiff and shifting from drive to reverse the steering would go hard momentarily. Now it feels even smoother and does not get stiff . Drove it for a few hours nothing has came up hopefully the issue is fixed. Unfortunately I did pay 180 for the diagnosis since they told me my warranty didn’t cover that specific issue. Wish I would have seen this video before I took it in. GREAT VIDEO.

Thanks for posting this. I bought a used 2014 Silverado a few months back. I had a similar issue to your steering problem. My steering wheel wouldn't jerk out of my hand but the dash did the same thing as yours. It would also dim the dash and turn the AC off for a few seconds. Then everything would come back on. Searching around i found a sheet saying to fix the G218 ground but couldn't find where it was. I appreciate you saving me the time of pulling the whole dash out as I would have gone that direction. I will update you on my progress. Update: Well I took the dash apart and checked the ground. Mine looked good and tight. The sound matting material was pressing the bolt but not causing a bad connection. Later the problem came back on a trip out of town. My turn signal would trigger the stabilitrack warning. I pulled over and my truck dash went totally blank and the engined died. It would not start. I found a bad ground connection at the battery. The terminal looked perfect with no corrosion. When I touched negative connection the truck power came back and the connector moved on the battery. I tightened it up and all was good. The bad ground was my issue. It was just at the battery rather than under the dash. Your video really helped with the trouble shooting of the problem. Thanks again!

Omg...I've been having a similar issue on my 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV.... Instrument cluster shutting off and on while driving (gauges go to 0, gas goes to empty, etc), A/C shutting off and on, Radio shutting off and on, can't hear turn signal when turning and Multiple Service Messages/Service lights appearing and disappearing (airbag, suspension, driver assist, etc.)...This happens to appear on a bumby road...Cant wait to try this...Its been driving me nuts for weeks....Thanks for this video 😊

My 2015 Silverado does all this & will shut off while reversing & turning back & forth as if you were backing up a trailer. Start it back & runs fine. Definitely doing this! Thank you!

Thanks a lot brotha. My truck started doing this last weekend . I have a trip with my family next month. 14 hour drive and I was really stressed and concerned with this happening to my truck .

Thank You taking the time to make this video, I am having the exact issues and cannot afford to take to dealer

Wanted to echo the thanks for this video. Saved me time and money. Bought my truck used and started having these problems, Kind of aggravating that the dealer didn't fix before I bought the thing. Oh well. Thanks a bunch, God Bless You

Hey guys. First thank you for this video. It was helpful. I have a 2014 chevy silverado and i started to have the same problems. Lights flicking, abs light, traction control and steering problems. I followed the instructions to this video and had no results so im guessing didn't have the same ground issue as this guy. But it got me thinking and Tonight i found a ground wire behind the passenger front wheel. I took it off and the dash lights came on. I put it back and the dash lights go off. It was acting like a switch. Where its grounded to the truck its exposed to all road grime and weather. I cleaned it all up and put it back and so far no problems. I hope thats the problem.

Wanted to thank you Tony... This was extremely helpful I also watched Robert Coronas video before I found this video and I was also having the same issues with my 2016 Silverado except for the pulling of the steering wheel maybe I didn't get that far however for days I felt I was rubbing my steel toe boots on something in the brake pedal area so I went ahead and made a visual inspection under the brake pedal area and found a loose and disconnected wiring harness so basically reconnected the harness back and have not had a problem YET. But will keep you posted.

Perfect video. My 2014 Silverado suffered from the same problem. I opened up the Dash but didn't find the insulation pinched. I did clean everything up and put some dielectric grease on the connection. The problem has not recurred since. Bad grounds... #1 cause of electrical problems.

I have been just dealing with this problem for over a year. My steering and power will cut out while trying to park or even while driving on the freeway! Seemed like no mechanic could figure it out. After taking it to the dealership twice and dropping a bunch of cash for no reason, I was about to trade in my 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500. Your video is a life saver. Too bad Chevy doesn't realize the seriousness or the source of this common problem...

Thank you to let me know that Tony I was around just show you some love on your channel bro really good video keep doing it! Good job

Thank you, thank you, thank you a million times. I have been dealing with this for months, and I finally came across this video. You sir, are a life saver. My 2016 was doing the steering wheel yanking thing when I would turn, radio would flash off and on when I hit my turn signal, and the stabili-trak warning would come on. Was getting very frustrated. So thanks one more time.

Luckily on my 2014 I have t had all the issues you’ve had I’ve only had flickering headlights and random times when turning the key to the run position it says “Service Stabilitrak” been searching everywhere for a video or picture to show me where the G218(I think that’s the ground name) was thank you, I have been determined to not bring it to the stealership and you saved me the headache, thank you

My truck same problem. Did this same thing worked for about a month. Ended up replacing the factory ground cable from battery to frame/ engine. So far that has fixed it

Saved me too! 2014 Silverado. Of all places, I was in the middle of the dump. Unloaded my trailer, went to start the truck, and NOTHING. Had it towed home. Cut out a little rubber and tightened the ground wire back down. Starts right up!

Good job, you have probably helped thousands.

Was having issue left and right and found your post on the forum. Just did this fix last night and so far the issues quit. Hopefully they stay away! I appreciate all the effort you put into finding this solution!

Like everyone else , i appreciate u taking ur time to make this video for the people

Hey dude I like to read comments and for I can see Lott’s people like it what you did and all the money you safe them. It’s good that some guys like you take time and effort Good Job👍🏼

very very helpful. having same issue and GM has a tsb for these symptoms and it does say check that ground for sound deadening material being trapped. GM ground location was not clear. you made it perfectly clear. big thank you!!!

Been searching like a mad man for a bad ground for the same issues. doing this right away when I get home

Thank you for taking your time to show the steps procedure.

so far so good seems to have fixed all the issues thanks for the time to show this video

Thanks for this video. First of the year our '14 Sliverado LTZ started getting "battery low start vehicle" messages. Then while driving with cruise on anytime you would use the turn signal cruise would shut off. Intermittent stability off messages. Also had the flickering headlight issue. No codes. Alternator checked good. Battery is a year old and checked good. Your video described exactly my symptoms and I found the foam under the back side of G218. Hopefully my issues are gone. Thanks again for taking the time to post this video.

Yes , thanks . Dealers want over 500.00 to put new battery wires on it . They tried to tell me it had bad wires lol . Thanks again. DONE ✔

That's crazy, my 2014 silverado is doing this exact to the T same thing, I've spent over 8k trying to get it fixed and this is the first time hearing about this ground. Thank you so much for the information.

Thank you! We were having the same problem. I was able to remove the material from under the grounding screw and it seems to be working so far. Appreciate you posting this.

So glad I found this video, been searching for what seems like hours trying to find something. Hopefully this will fix my problem

Thank you! I've been dealing with the same issues plus my truck dies when turning right. No one can find the problem. Going to use your fix today.

Thank you, for the great video Tony, very helpful!

Thank you tony Lester!!! I cut the rubber on Sunday. And I haven't had any issue since. I hope it stays that way.... no more lights flickering!!! No more stabilitrak issues!!!! Thank you.

I have a 2014 GMC Sierra with 65k mikes, and was experiencing the same issues. Stabilitrac light would come on and the loss of power assist. Only my wheel wouldn’t jerk like that. I was looking at forums and it seemed like all signs pointing to replacing the steering rack. But I found this video, followed the steps and 5 days in, seems to have fixed the problem. I really can’t believe this was, what was causing it to act up.

THANK YOU SO MUCH. will be checking and I suspect doing this in the morning. I recently bought a 14 Sierra SLT loaded (way to much crap on it for any vehicle.) hvac and other interior controls/lights and check stability messages and others popping up. Power steering going out when trying to park. Engine even shut off once while parking as well as while driving down the road. Weird how that could happen and then come right back on immediately thankfully. Major safety issue. Praying this is it. If not I can’t keep this truck and not be safe with my three little boys in it. Only acted up this way 2-3 times. But still. So thank you so much man.

Awesome thank you for taking the time to make the video. Very helpful. Just bought a used 2016 with this problem and I am very frustrated

Today I have the same exact thing going wrong with my 2014 LTZ Silverado. The stabilitrak / service has popped up on my display. 89k miles and still owe 11 more payments SMFH. Thanks for the video. I'm gonna try to save money and fix it myself.

Unreal. I wish I would have found this video before I took it to the shop to get a new steering wheel sensor. Pulled up my dash in 15min, removed the sound-deadening material, and fingers crossed this crap doesn't happen again.

Thank you for this vid! I haven’t checked my ground yet but my 2015 just started doing this the past couple days. Very frustrating and a little scary if it ever happens on the road. Usually happens when backing out of the driveway.

Im having the same issue with my 2015 Chevy Silverado. I only have 36k miles. Warranty just voided. Took the truck in once for this when it was covered and the mechanics couldn’t figure it out. They performed a recall and sent me on my way. It’s now been 2 months since then and it’s progressively getting worse. In the morning I’m going to check out the G218 ground. Thanks for the video; hopefully this works!

my truck just started doing this yesterday! I'll check my warranty and see if it is still covered. If not, this video will help one more!

I look at these videos to solve my 2009 electrical issues. For the last 3 chevy trucks all I have is electrical issues. I'm sick of it.

Thank you I’m taking my truck up to Chevy and taking this to management, I’ve have been dealing with this issue for a year only 70,000 miles and thousands of Dollars not needed to be spent

Thanks. I'll will have to look at the ground on my 14. Trucks been great. 150k no issues. But today I stopped at dunkin for a coffee noticed my side marker flickering a little bit. As soon as I pulled away from the window my truck just died in the middle of the parking lot. Started back up and got to work with no issues. So definitely going to check that out when I get out of work before it becomes something bigger

Everyone in the comments should all just chip in and send money. He saved me $700+. Thanks so much

I have a 2014 Z71 4x4 Crew and last week it was dong the same thing after driving for several hours. I noticed that it started when I went to do a 3 point turn into a driveway that had some high gutters and the truck gave me a stabilitrak error and the lights flickered a few times and then she shut off. After a restart it all went away and was normal until I stopped again and noticed the headlights flickering in auto and full on. Thanks for sharing because I'm out of warranty due to mileage.

Thank you very much for posting this.....

I’ve been having issues with my 2014 Chevy for the entire time I’ve owned it. The power steering would cut off and sometimes the truck would shut off completely and not start. I thought it might be a computer issue and was going to have to spend a lot on that. This video was a huge money saver and after watching this video I found this to be exactly what the problem was. I appreciate your video very much, thank you.

Just did this to my truck but mine was the one on the passenger side and it worked thanks for the info I really appreciate it

Thank you for this video.. my trucks been doing this shut off flickering issue for 30k miles

I was watching this video to see how to get to the dash speakers but I sure am glad I watched it thanks a lot good info

I am having some of the exact same issues! Thank you so much can not wait to try this tonight! Another symptom/ issue I have noticed is the A/C also seemed to be loosing power today when I encountered the stabiltrack issue while driving through a parking lot. Has anyone else experienced the same with the A/C seeming to loose power as well as all of these other symptoms?

thank you!! youre a life saver! its a shame gm does not own up to this and do a recall!! my steering started doin that really unsafe!

Wow thanks for your service

The radio in my 2014 Sierra will come on all by its self and the Volt Meter seems to run on the high side of 14 volts then it will drop to just over 9 volts. Also the truck seems to run like cr*p. I followed your instructions and found the drivers side was fine but I'm glad I checked the passenger side because the insulation was indeed crimped under the washer and nut post. I took it apart and cleaned it all up and put it all back together, so time will tell. The volt meter still was on the high side of 14 volts, however, it will settle to 14 volts but I'll re-post if there's good news on the other issues after I've driven it for a while. Thanks for your help, much appreciated. btw, my truck doesn't have all the bells and whistles, it's pretty much factory equipped.

Thanks for sharing. I have an 014 also.

Thank you Sir for making the video I will try your method tomorrow in my workshop

I had the same issue as most in this thread. I got it fixed at a Chevy dealership from the recall issue involving power steering. It was fine for about a year and happened again twice except my truck completely shut off while turning left at a very slow speed. (Both occurrences after driving 4 to 6 hours straight) Next time I took it to a different Chevy dealership (since it was a recall) they told me it was only my battery nothing else and made me buy a new one from them. They didn't believe a word I said and basically acted like I was an idiot. I have my case number from speaking with corporate and don't want to sell it in fear of the next owner getting injured. 2 months after the battery replacement, which is right now, I am having issues where my battery stays at 14v once I crank it until about 10 minutes into the drive when it lowers to around 13 and remains that way for a long period of time. Randomly, it will return to 14 while driving for about 5 minutes then lower again. I'm starting to get very concerned from how terrifying my 3 experiences of complete shutoff occurred. Any ideas? Thanks to everybody who has commented earlier and thanks for the video! Sorry for the long comment.

My Truck was having the same issues. Just bought it roughly a week ago. Noticed when I hit the brakes the lights in the dash would dim, also noticed flickering lights at night, turn in to park and steering would die/reset on me, gauges went all crazy, radio cut out and screen flicker.. Lucky i found this video. Pulled dash apart as shown here found the same issue. Cut insulation away rebolted and ALL issues went away!!!! THANKS MAN!!!!!! Much Appreciated!

Great video this fixed my issue on 2014 Silverado. Was a little tight trying to get in there but worked out real good

thanks!!!!!! I'll remember this if my 2018 does it!

I thought, “Surely such an issue would not make it through the Chevy assembly line in such numbers.” Checked my 2014 Silverado LTZ which I purchased used and have worn out any warranty. Same issues as many replies to this post. VOILA! Sound deadening material under the nut hindering a good connection on the ground. I’m in for any class action suit that may arise. Thanks!

2014 Silverado WT 4.3 85,000 miles. fantastic truck. (25 MPG/open road) then got the stabilink on the dash and other codes. great video ! driver side ground had plastic under it. nut was only finger tight. cut out plastic and tightened the nut. Passenger side was fine. cleared all the codes with battery cables off and connected for 20 minutes with jumper cable to drain all power from system. will report back in 30-60 days. Thanks again for the video from the Socialist Republic of Detroit.

Did this fix on Friday, worked great for 3 days, then back to its old ways. So damn frustrating.

Great Video, my truck is doing the same !

Thank you... I just got my 14 silverado back from the dealership today and they said my truck was fine but not at all it keeps doing the same thing, I'm going back tomorrow. They should do a recall for this.

work did both sides .thanks man

Going to have my husband try this. Chevy dealership want to charge us over $900 for New alternator and they say that's just the start. I almost crash turning left i couldnt control my steering wheel and to top it off the truck turned off in the middle of the street. I'm praying it works I'm tired of the tight steering wheel and flickering lights. Thank you for sharing

Hey buddy, I just wanted to say great video. It really helped me out on my 2014 silverado. It was surprisingly easy to take apart but that rubber material was a pain to get to and cut out. Overall though thanks for your awesome find and tutorial!

Good information, Thank you bud I’ll go ahead and fix this before it becomes a issue You get a like 👍🏽 Hell yeah

Been having this issue the post couple months I’ve been at the dealership every week and almost got into a fight with the manager because they tried to gaslight me and was surrounding me cause they felt offended when I told them they didn’t know how to do their job right. Dealership mechanic shops are extremely selfish in my opinion and just want to get you in and out. I am gonna try this and hopefully my issues are resolved thank you for this!

I did it the Kentucky way and it worked marvelously!! Thank you so muchhh!! You just saved my Christmas. Dealer wanted $3500 for the power steering pump. I have a 2016 Suburban. Wow I’m in shock with such a simple fix.

Same issue been going on for years with flickering lights, random stabiltrack warning, park sensors, trailer brake(with no trailer). Wheel doesn't jerk, but definitely loses power steering. Voltage started surging bad two days ago. Replaced alternator yesterday, battery last year. I'll be ripping my dash apart tonight. Thanks

Did this fix on friday, worked great for 3 days, then back to its old ways. So damn frustrating.

Worked for me thank you!

thanks alot for the video just fixed my truck because of it

I just had this exact problem for the first time today on my 2014 Silverado Z71 LTZ. What confuses me is why it took 80k miles to happen for the first time. Wish me luck.. about to go hunt for grounding issues.

Worked for me! Fixed the Stabiltrak issue. 10mm nut on that ground btw guys. Thanks

Ty for the video I have a 2015 GMC SIERRA 1500 with 156,000 on her and she runs great. But it just started sending me strange messages like you were talking about. So I did it step by step like the video you posted. I’m hoping that fixes the issue. Ty

My service stabilitrak and other related code/ ground issues were in my main harness , I had two bare skinned wires that would intermittently touch and cause havoc ,I’ve stumped 4 mechanics with this , and my truck sounds like a diesel when it is at idle and in drive , I’ve done plugs , wires , coils , throttle body , tps sensor , accelerator pedal and sensor , altenator, battery, ground cables , and my truck still runs like crap after an hour of driving, just in idle at drive , pedal was programmed, nothing mechanical can be found so I’m thinking it’s time to start looking more into the ecm

Fantastic video!

You sir are the man!

Worked for me! Thank you!!!! 2014 Sierra 1500. I waited two months after completing this repair to post this. My first issues were dimming and flickering headlamps which started around 58k miles and lasted for a month or so before I had my first issue with the power steering quitting momentarily when turning at low speed. This happened twice in a two week span. Within a day or two, driving down the highway, my dash lights started flickering and cutting out, stabilitrac error came up, power steering shutdown completely until I parked the truck. For the repair, I started by only removing the sound dampening material on the left side of the dash because I wanted to see if that's all it needed to fix the problems. I'd like to say fixing the left side fixed all of my issues. The only reason I can't be for certain is because about two weeks after the repair to the left side, I had one instance when getting out the truck that the ignition system acted strange. The radio made some kind of "electronic buzz" for a brief second and then everything returned to normal. It's fair to note here though that once every couple months my stereo speakers will buzz for 3-5 seconds when entering/exiting the vehicle. This "electronic buzz" this time was a little different but it was enough for me to pop the dash back up and complete the same repair to the right side of the dash. I've had zero electrical issues since completing the repair on both sides. I will also note, when removing my A-pillars, there was a white plastic insert that easily broke off on each side. Once I knew to be careful on the other A-pillar, I still broke it off. They didn't affect the reinstallation of those A-pillars at all. Unbolting the speaker on the right side made it much easier to cut the sound dampening material. Pulling the speaker was easy.

I'm having almost all these symptoms. Flickering lights random stabilitrack warnings and cruise control indicator turned on while turning in a drive through. Gonna have to investigate this

Thank you for sharing!

My 2017 is doing this at 81k miles. Planning to do this tonight.

My truck has been doing all that but the cruise control thing. I will be looking at that this weekend. Thank you for giving me hope that it might be that haha. Thank you for sharing!! One question I have is when you’re messing with that do I need to unplug the battery?

Thank You for the video just got done with the repair and it solved the problem. if I could add 1 piece of info. the ground post is a 10mm, I was only able to get an open end 10 mm on the ground nut and some good choice 4 and 6 letter words. thanks again