2014 GMC Sierra 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Exterior lighting is the leading concern among 859 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Sierra 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 29 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 24 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Seat belts, frontApr 8, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
Campaign 21V245000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, wheel speed sensor/tone ringOct 24, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Campaign 19V761000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuumSep 6, 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Campaign 19V645000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentApr 26, 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.
Campaign 18V267000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJul 10, 2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Campaign 17V437000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, electric power assist systemJun 29, 2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.
If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.
Campaign 17V414000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalSep 8, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Campaign 16V651000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsApr 12, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. This movement may result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.
If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15822.
Campaign 16V209000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, exhaust systemJan 13, 2014
General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.
The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.
Campaign 14V007000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
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Other or unspecified, May 18, 2018
AC STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR, SHOP CAME BACK TO ME WITH A BAD CONDENSER AND OVER $1100 TO FIX. TRUCK ONLY HAS 73K MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF.
Other or unspecified, May 15, 2018
AIR CONDITION COMPRESSOR IS LEAKING .AIR CONDITIONER IS BLOWING HOT AIR. HAVE SEEN MULTIPLE REPORTS ON THE SAME ISSUE. ALSO THERE IS A CLASS ACTION SUIT ON THIS ISSUE. CONTACTED GMC AND THEY WILL NOT ASSIST WITH REPLACEMENT OF REPAIR. JUST BOUGHT VEHICLE IN DECEMBER . HAD VEHICLE SINCE DECEMBER 31 FIRST TRIED TO USE A/C ON 5/1/2018. PROBLEM STARTED IMMEDIATELY.
Other or unspecified, May 11, 2018
AIR CONDITIONING BEGAN NOT PRODUCING COLD AIR. IN LESS THAN A COUPLE HOURS ONLY AMBIENT AIR WAS BEING BLOWN OUT OF THE VENTS. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH GM VEHICLES YEARS 2014-2015. GM HAS PUT OUT A SERVICE BULLETIN TO IT'S DEALERS ON THIS PROBLEM YET REFUSES TO ASSIST IT'S CUSTOMERS. BASED ON ONLINE SEARCHES THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF GM CUSTOMERS WHO ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE.
Other or unspecified, May 2, 2018
A/C STOPPED COOLING LAST SPRING/SUMMER. I LIVE IN LOUISIANA SO DRIVING WITHOUT A/C WAS NOT AN OPTION, ESPECIALLY WITH CHILDREN AND ELDERLY PARENTS . I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A NATIONWIDE ISSUE DUE TO A FAULTY DESIGN, BUT THAT GMC WOULD NOT PAY TO REPAIR IT. I HAD TO PAY OVER $1,000 OUT OF POCKET TO GET THIS FIXED. GMC NEEDS TO REIMBURSE EVERYONE WHO HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM.
Other or unspecified, Apr 22, 2018
A/C NOT WORKING. BEEN TOLD BY GM DEALER THAT TGIS PROBLEM WAS ON A RECALL BUT OUR VIN DID NOT COME UP.
Other or unspecified, Mar 15, 2018
MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 50000 MILES AND THE AIR CONDITIONER NO LONGER BLOWS COLD AIR. I RECHARGED THEY AC SYSTEM AN TWO MONTHS LATER IT AGAIN ONLY BLOWS WARM AIR. DID RESEARCH AND NUMEROUS OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. SOME HAVE HAD IT REPAIRED AND IT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A FAULTY WELD AT THE COMPRESSOR. A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT GM REFUSES TO REPAIR.
Other or unspecified, Mar 12, 2018
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILURE. APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES. AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS HOT AIR.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Mar 11, 2018
DASH CRACKED AT LESS THAN 26000 MILES 4 YEARS OLD
Other or unspecified, Mar 10, 2018
A/C CONDENCER
Other or unspecified, Mar 7, 2018
THE AC CONDENSER WAS LEAKING, WHICH MADE THE AC BLOW HOT AIR. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH, THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING, AND KNOWN, ISSUE THAT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED. MANY INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF MONETARILY (ME JUST YESTERDAY) BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE, AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. I JUST HAD HIP SURGERY, AND THE COST OF REPAIR REALLY PUT A FINANCIAL STRAIN ON ME. I LIVE IN TEXAS, AND NO AC IS NOT AN OPTION.
Other or unspecified, Feb 21, 2018
2014-2015 GMC SIERRAS WERE PRODUCED WITH A KNOWN FAULTY A/C CONDENSER WITH A BAD WELD THAT CAUSES AN A/C SYSTEM LEAK REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. THERE HAS BEEN AN OVERWHELMING FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT ACROSS THE COUNTRY, SO BAD TO EVEN MAKE NBC NEWS. GM BECAME AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND SENT NEW (PROPERLY PRODUCED) CONDENSERS TO THEIR PRODUCTION LINES FIRST, LEAVING HUNDREDS OF GMC OWNERS WITHOUT A/C OVER THE SUMMER. THEY PUT OUT A "SPECIAL RECALL" ON A VERY SMALL NUMBER OF VINS SAYING IT "MAY" HAPPEN IN OTHER VINS. THERE IS AN OVERWHELMING VOLUME OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE (TO INCLUDE MYSELF) TO WHERE GM IS ACKNOWLEDGING THIS ISSUE BUT REFUSING TO COVER THE REPLACEMENT COST OF THEIR FAULTY PART FOR HUNDREDS OF OWNERS HAVING THIS ISSUE. THE REPLACEMENT COST OF THIS FAULTY PART FOR MY VEHICLE WAS $1,338.61 AT THE GMC DEALERSHIP. I'VE CALLED GMC AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS: "IT MAY HAPPEN WITH MY VIN BUT THEY WILL NOT COVER THE REPLACEMENT" EVEN THOUGH I HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THIS WAS IN FACT THE ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE AS WELL AS HUNDREDS OF OTHER OWNERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. SEE MANY LINKS TO THIS ISSUE BELOW: HTTPS://WWW.NBCCHICAGO.COM/NEWS/LOCAL/GM-AIR-CONDITIONING-RESPONDS-439572983.HTML HTTPS://WWW.CONSUMERCLASSLAWYERSBLOG.COM/2017/08/01/BUNCH-HOT-AIR-AC-GMC-CHEVY-TRUCKS-SIMPLY-NOT-WORK/ HTTP://WWW.RADIATORHELPLINE.COM/2017/06/2014-2017-CHEVY-GM-CONDENSER-WIDESPREAD-FAILURE.HTML HTTP://WWW.SILVERADOSIERRA.COM/CLIMATE-CONTROL/2014-SILVERADO-AC-NOT-BLOWING-COLD-T414162.HTML HTTP://WWW.GM-TRUCKS.COM/FORUMS/TOPIC/191160-2014-SIERRA-AC-LEAKING/ HTTP://WWW.GM-TRUCKS.COM/FORUMS/TOPIC/200888-AC-CONDENSER/ HTTPS://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/GMC/SIERRA_1500/2014/AC_HEATER/AC_CONDENSOR_LEAKING.SHTML HTTPS://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/GMC/SIERRA_1500/2014/AC_HEATER/AC_NOT_WORKING.SHTML HTTPS://WWW.TORQUENEWS.COM/3768/OWNERS-2014-CHEVROLET-SILVERADOS-ARE-FURIOUS-THEY-CANT-GET-THEIR-AC-FIXED
Other or unspecified, Feb 19, 2018
MY TRUCK IS SHAKING AT SPEEDS 65+MPH. I RECENTLY HAD MY FRONT END ALLIGNED AND TIRES REBALANCED STILL THE SAME SHAKING IS OCCURING. IT IS TO THE POINT THAT IT IS UNCOMFORTABLE TO DRIVE AND DANGEROUS.
Other or unspecified, Jan 18, 2018
AC CONDENSER LEAK. HISTORY OF FAULTY CONDENSERS WITH GM TRUCKS
Other or unspecified, Nov 30, 2017
AT 70,000 MILES, AND 30 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT NEW, THE AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED WORKING DUE TO A FAULTY CONDENSER. AFTER INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM I FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS AN EXTREMELY HIGH FAILURE RATE OF GMC TRUCKS FOR THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. IT IS A WELL KNOWN DEFECT PER SEVERAL GM DEALERS WHO ARE LEFT TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM. A BRACKET TO SECURE THE A/C LINE WAS NEVER INSTALLED WHEN VEHICLE WAS BUILT, CAUSING MOVEMENT IN THE LINE WHICH EVENTUALLY CAN RUIN THE CONDENSER, AC LINE AND COMPRESSOR. I ASKED GM DEALER TO FIX UNDER WARRANTY BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE DONE UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE, AS THE DEFECT IS WIDESPREAD IN MANY OF THEIR LIGHT TRUCKS. I WAS FORCED TO REPAIR AT MY OWN EXPENSE WHEN THIS IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT
Other or unspecified, Oct 19, 2017
PURCHASED MY TRUCK NOV 2014. AIR CONDITIONING DOES NOT WORK. CONDENSER FAILED.
Other or unspecified, Sep 27, 2017
A/C CONDENSER FAILURE ON A 3-YEAR OLD TRUCK. $1,200 DEALER REPAIR AND GOOGLE SEARCH ONLINE SHOWS THIS IS A MASSIVE SYSTEMIC PROBLEM AMONGST OWNERS. NEED A RECALL
Other or unspecified, Sep 14, 2017
A/C CONDENSER HAS CRACK IN WELD ON RIGHT UPPER WELD AS DESCRIBED BY MANY OTHERS ON FORUMS FOR GMC AND CHEVY 2014-2017 TRUCKS. DATE BELOW IS JUST AN ESTIMATE AS WHEN THE ACTUAL DATE IS UNKNOWN. THE DATE IS WHEN AIR STARTED BLOWING WARM
Other or unspecified, Aug 27, 2017
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WENT OUT. DEALERSHIP FOUND THAT THE LINE SET BETWEEN THE CONDENSER AND COMPRESSOR FAILED. DEALERSHIP STATED IT NEEDS A BRACKET TO FIX OR THIS WILL KEEP HAPPENING. APPROX. $700 TO FIX AND NOT COVERED UNDER VEHICLE WARRANTY.
Other or unspecified, Aug 11, 2017
AIR CONDITIONING HOSE BETWEEN CONDENSER AND COMPRESSOR FAILED. NEEDS A BRACKET TO HOLD IT. GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS BUT HAS NOT CALLED FOR RECALL. THEY CHARGE 700.00 TO FIX. VIRTUALLY ALL 2014 CHEVY AND GM TRUCKS ARE AFFECTED. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH GM. TRUCK HAD ONLY 60K MILES.
Other or unspecified, Aug 11, 2017
AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT IN APRIL 2017. DEALER REPLACED SCHRADER VALVE AND RELOADED REFRIGERANT. FAILED AGAIN IN A FEW DAYS. DEALER THEN TOLD ME GM HAD A DESIGN FAILER ON AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AND DID A NATIONWIDE RECALL OF THE A/C CONDENSOR. MY AIR CONDITIONER WAS NOT REPAIRED UNTIL AUGUST 4, 2017 WHEN THE DEALER GOT THE A/C CONDENSOR. I NOT ONLY PAID $198 FOR THE ORIGINAL FIX, BUT ALSO $350 FOR THE FINAL FIX WHICH I CONTINUE TO MONITOR. ALL BECAUSE OF A DESIGN FAILURE ATTRIBUTED TO GM. WHY IS THIS MY PROBLEM AND WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY?
Other or unspecified, Aug 11, 2017
VEHICLE SHAKES EXCESSIVELY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. SHAKING IS SO BAD THAT IT CAUSES SEATBELTS TO LOCK. MULTIPLE SETS OF TIRES AND BALANCING HAVE NOT SOLVED THE ISSUE.
Other or unspecified, Aug 4, 2017
TAKATA RECALL AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER WENT OUT AND THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER THE DEALERSHIP EVEN EXPLAIN THAT THOUSANDS OF THESE MODEL TRUCKS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE
Other or unspecified, Aug 2, 2017
STARTED MY TRUCK ON 7/30/17 AND HAD NO COLD AIR BLOWING FROM THE VENTS. DROVE IT FOR THE DAY AND STILL NOTHING. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER ON 8/2/17 AND RECEIVED THE DIAGNOSIS OF A CRACKED AC CONDENSER. THE FIX IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR 6-8 WEEKS BECAUSE THERE IS A NATIONAL BACKORDER ON A REPLACEMENT CONDENSER FROM GMC. THIS IS A DESIGN ISSUE AND NOT A WARE AND TEAR ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIPS WANT THE OWNERS TO PAY FOR IT EVEN THOUGH THEIR DESIGN IS AT FAULT TO BEGIN WITH.
Other or unspecified, Aug 1, 2017
THE AIR CONDITIONING STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR. IT WENT OUT IN JUNE ANDI HEAR NOW WONT BE FIXED UNTIL OCTOBER. IT IS UNSAFE TO HAVE YOUNG KIDS OR MY PARENTS IN THE CAR.
Other or unspecified, Jul 25, 2017
AIR CONDITION BLOWING HOT AIR! LEAK IN THE CONDENSER.