The 2014 Silverado 1500 most commonly uses a GM Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmission. The standard setup across the 4.3L V6, 5.3L V8, and 6.2L V8 engines is a six-speed automatic, with the eight-speed option not appearing until the 2015 model year.
Engine options and their typical transmissions in 2014
To understand what was typically paired with each engine in that year, see the following configurations:
- 4.3L V6 — 6-speed automatic (GM Hydra-Matic)
- 5.3L V8 — 6-speed automatic
- 6.2L V8 — 6-speed automatic
In practice, the six-speed automatic was standard across these engines for 2014. If you want to confirm the exact transmission model on your specific truck, check the VIN or the build sheet.
How to confirm the exact transmission on your truck
Because production details can vary by trim and build, use these methods to verify the precise transmission unit in your vehicle:
- Enter your vehicle's VIN into a GM VIN decoder (via a dealer or GM's official resources) to retrieve the original equipment list, which includes the transmission model.
- Inspect the transmission code label on the actual unit or consult the service manual for your VIN-based configuration.
- Check the glove box window sticker or the on-board documentation for the original transmission information.
Knowing the exact transmission model helps with sourcing parts and scheduling the correct service.
Notes on later model changes
GM introduced an eight-speed automatic for the Silverado starting with the 2015 model year, so 2014 trucks generally used the six-speed automatic family. If you need absolute certainty for your specific vehicle, use the VIN-based verification methods above.
Summary
For most 2014 Silverado 1500 pickups, the transmission is a six-speed automatic from GM’s Hydra-Matic family, typically the 6L80. The eight-speed option arrived with the 2015 model year. To be completely sure about your individual truck, verify the exact transmission model via the VIN or build sheet.
How do I tell if I have a 4L60E or 6L80E?
Control like the other GM automatics the easiest way to identify a 4L80 is to look at the shape of the pan. And you can see compared to this 4L60 pan that the 4L80 pan is just enormous.
What transmission comes in a 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500?
6L80
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What year did Silverado get 6L80E?
The arrival of 6L80E transmissions – or Hydra-Matic 6L80 transmissions – on the automotive scene in 2006 showcased the considerable design change of the automatic transmissions that General Motors created. Before now, every transmission produced by General Motors was practically based on hydraulic controls.
How do I tell what transmission is in my 2014 Silverado?
One you will come right over here on the shifter. And you see See the plus. You're just going to push that. Up.