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
859 reports, newest first.
Steering, Aug 7, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT JERKED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, BUT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL DINGING NOISE. ADDITIONALLY, THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER FAN INCREASED TO HIGH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FAIRGROUND AUTO PLAZA (100 FAIRGROUNDS RD, ROLLA, MO 65401, (573) 364-1002), BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,400. *TT *TR
Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 24, 2019
**BEWARE** I OWN A 2014 GMC SIERRA DENALI THAT ABRUPTLY SHUTS OFF ON ME WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING. I TOOK IN INTO THE DELEARSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT THEY FIXED IT. ABOUT A LITTLE OVER A YEAR LATER IT STARTED ACTING UP AGAIN OFF AND ON. I DIDNT WANT TO DEAL WITH THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THEY ALWAYS SAY "IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY" ALTHOUGH IT ONLY GOT WORSE. I ENDED UP TAKING IT BACK TO THE DELEARSHIP RECENTLY BECAUSE IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE MY TRUCK WAS SHUTTING OFF ON ME EVERY DAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS WAS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN! THE DEALERSHIP AFTER OVER ONE WEEK FINALLY FOUND THAT IT IS AN ELECTRICAL HARNESS ISSUE, SENDING THE WRONG SIGNALS CAUSING MY TRUCK TO ABRUPTLY SHUT OFF. THEY ARE CHARGING ME OVER $900. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL! HOW IN THE WORLD IS THIS NOT COVERED THROUGH GMC! I WILL NEVER PURCHASE A GMC VEHICLE AGAIN.
Other or unspecified, Jul 23, 2019
LEAKING CONDENSOR
Steering, Jul 22, 2019
STEERING GEAR HAD LOUD "THUD". HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE RACK/PINION AND STEERING GEAR. MALFUNCTION OCCURS WHEN MOVING AND AT REST WHEN TURNING LEFT. VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN OFF HIGHWAY.
Service brakes, Jul 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE PEDAL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ABELOSS GMC (1169 NORTH 9TH ST, STROUGSBURG PA, 18360) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Other or unspecified, Jul 18, 2019
BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE AT LOW SPEEDS.
Other or unspecified, Jul 18, 2019
A/C CONDENSER HAS GONE OUT. ONLY 72,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE IS ONLY DRIVEN ON THE WEEKENDS. THIS WAS NOTICED AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WAITING FOR THE A/C TO COOL OFF WHICH NEVER HAPPENED. TOOK TO A LOCAL AUTO SHOP TO ACCESS THE PROBLEM.
Electrical system, Jul 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VENT CONTROL FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HOT AIR WAS BLOWING OUT OF THE VENTS. THE DEALER (FREEDOM BUICK GMC TRUCK, 5251 E 42ND ST, ODESSA, TX 79762, (432) 614-6649) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT, AND WAS TO RESPOND TO THE CONTACT WITH THE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR INFORMATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MIELAGE WAS 55,000.
Steering, Jul 14, 2019
VEHICLE HAS 39000 MILES AND RACK AND PINION BUSHINGS'S ARE COMPLETELY OUT
Steering, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 14, 2019
DURING NORMAL DRIVING IN TOWN AND ON HIGHWAY, STABILLITRAK DEACTIVATED AND POWER STEERING ASSIST DEACTIVATED FLASHES ON DASH. THE AIR CONDITIONER AND RADIO FLASH OFF. LOSE POWER STEERING. THE WHOLE TRUCK SHUT OFF ALSO ONCE WHILE REVERSING, WENT FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND SHUT OFF. THIS HAD BEEN VERY DANGEROUS, AS IT HAPPENED ALSO WHILE GOING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY.
Service brakes, Jul 14, 2019
I CAME UP TO AN INTERSECTION, PRESSED MY BRAKES, AND THEY WERE HARD TO PRESS CAUSING ME TO RUN THE RED LIGHT AND ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. EVEN IF A PART FAILS, THIS SHOULD NOT BE AN OUTCOME. BRAKE PETAL SO HARD YOU CAN'T GET THE VEHICLE STOPPED.
Steering, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jul 12, 2019
THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND IT LOOSES ALL POWER RANDOMLY WHEN TURNING , IT IS NOOW STARTED TO SHUT OFF IN TRAFFIC WHEN LIGHTLY TAPPING THE BRAKES..
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 12, 2019
SLOWING DOWN TO PARK ON A STREET AND LOST STEERING AND LIGHTS FLICKERING, I JUST HAD RECALL REPROGRAMMED &SERVICED 60 DAYS AGO, DRIVER ASSIST SERVICE LIGHTS ALSO ON AND PARKING.I NEARLY CRASHED TWICE SO FAR I NEED MY VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND WOULD LIKE HELP WITH THIS IMMEDIATELY ,FOR IT IS A PRICEY LUXURIOUS VEHICLE.
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jul 11, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE SERVICE STABILITRAC WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, THE DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY TURNED OFF AND ON WITHIN A FEW SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,124.
Other or unspecified, Jul 10, 2019
AIR CONDENSER FAILURE. THERE IS A RECALL FOR SUBURBANS, YUKONS AND TAHOES FOR THE SAME ISSUE, AND SAME PARTS, HOWEVER NOT FOR THE SILVERADO AND SIERRAS OF THE SAME YEAR. THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY RECALL OR WARRANTY FROM GM/CHEVY. THERE ARE MULTIPLE CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS ACROSS THE US REGARDING THIS TOPIC ALONE. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT THERE SHOULD BE THIS TYPE OF FAILURE ON A 4.5 YEAR OLD TRUCK, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE ORIGINAL COST OF THE TRUCK IS $50,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Jul 8, 2019
I'VE ALWAYS LIKED YOUR GMC TRUCKS BUT MOSTLY BEEN A FORD OWNER SO THIS DECEMBER I BOUGHT A 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 WITH 98,000 MILES... REALLY LOVE THE TRUCK BUT THEN START BY HAVING PROBLEMS.. FIRST MY PASSENGER WINDOW WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN ALL THE WAY ..GOT THAT FIXED..THEN MY REAR DRIVERS DOOR LOCK DON'T WORK..AND THE BIG ONE MY AC CONDENSER HAS A LEAK ($1500 FIX)WHICH SUPPOSEDLY IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE..WHICH I'M JUST SO DISSATISFIED..I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATED TO HAVE THESE PROBLEMS FIX FOR FREE!!! FOR I AM REGRETTING GOING GMC.
Service brakes, Jul 7, 2019
BREAKS DO NOT WORK AT LOW SPEED IN REVERSE, BREAK PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE PRESSURE MUST BE APPLIED IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE, THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE DUE TO LOW VISIBILITY WHEN BACKING THE VEHICLE.
Service brakes, Jul 5, 2019
BRAKES SUDDENLY LOCK AND THE PEDDLE TO BREAK GETS REALLY STIFF THAT WHEN IM TRYING TO BRAKE IT DOES NOT WORK... I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE HAPPEN TO ME TWICE ALREADY , I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE,, I WAS OUT OF TOWN AND WHEN I WAS ARRIVING TO THE HOTEL MY BRAKE PEDDLE LOCKED AND COULD NOT BRAKE THE PARKING CONCRETE STOPPER PREVENTED ME FROM HITTING THR BUILDING , I NOTICED THAT WHEN I SHUT OFF THT TRUCK AND TURN IT BACK ON THRY WORK NORMAL AGAIN AND I AM ABLE TO BRAKE JUST FINE THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY , I CAN BE ON MY NORMAL ROUTINE FOR A MONTH THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKE PEDDLE GETS STUCK,, IT LOOKS LIKE ITS A SOFTWARE GLITCH LIKE THE STABILITY TRACK TURNING ON WHEN ITS NOT SUPPOSED TO , OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THESE ISSUES WITH THESE TRUCKS, PLEASE INVESTIGATE..
Electronic stability control (ESC), Jul 1, 2019
LOST OF POWER STEERING
Other or unspecified, Jun 29, 2019
STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH BRAKES, PEDAL IS GETTING HARD AT LOW SPEEDS. DONT HAVE TROUBLE UNTIL IN AT RED LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. NO CHECK ENGINE SEEMS TO COME UP YET.
Electrical system, Jun 29, 2019
DRIVING VEHICLE AT A LOW SPEED INTO A PARKING LOT, WHEN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, IT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. NO POWER WHATSOEVER, UNABLE TO PUT ON HAZARD LIGHTS. DISCONNECTED BATTERY NEUTRAL AND HOT FOR ABOUT 10-15 MIN. RECONNECTED AND IT STARTED BACK UP. THERE WAS A DASHBOARD MESSAGE TO ROLL DRIVING WINDOW UP AND DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST, BUT ONLY WHEN STARTING, NEVER WHILE IN DRIVE AND IN FORWARD MOTION! IN THE PAST I HAD IT DIAGNOSED FOR THE NO CRANK NO START AND FOR $400 I UPDATED THE BCM. TYPICALLY, WITH NO CRANK NO START, I WOULD DISCONNECT BATTERY NEUTRAL FOR 10 MINUTES, RECONNECT AND START UP SLOWLY, IE: TURN IGNITION TO ON, WAIT 1 MIN THEN CRANK IT TO START. I HAVE ACCEPTED THE OCCASIONAL NO CRANK NO START, BUT THE IDEA THAT THIS HAPPENED IN DRIVE IS UNACCEPTABLE AND INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS!
Service brakes, Jun 28, 2019
WHEN AT SLOW SPEEDS, BRAKES GET HARD AND HAVE TO PUT A LOT OF PRESSURE TO STOP THE TRUCK.
Steering, Jun 27, 2019
POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT HARD TO STEER. VERY DANGEROUS IT HAPPENS OUT OF NOWHERE.
Service brakes, Jun 27, 2019
BRAKING AT SHORT DISTANCES. VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MOVE AFTER BRAKE IS DEPRESSED.
Service brakes, Jun 25, 2019
WHEN TRUCK IS PUT IN REVERSE, ALL POWER BRAKES ARE LOST. ASSUMPTION IS A FAULT VACUUM PUMP