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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Representative owner complaints
859 reports, newest first.
Exterior lighting, Aug 15, 2014
THE HEADLIGHT OUTPUT ON MY NEW 2014 GMC SIERRA IS SO POOR THAT I CANNOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE SAFELY AT NIGHT. IN FACT, I DO NOT DRIVE IT AT ALL UNLESS IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. NOT ONLY ARE THE LIGHTS VERY DIM BUT THE SHAPE OF THE BEAM IS ALSO VERY POOR. WITH THE CURRENT OEM HEADLIGHT EQUIPMENT, THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE AT NIGHT. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Aug 15, 2014
HEADLIGHTS ARE WEAK. *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 12, 2014
THE HEADLIGHTS ON THE 2014 GMC SIERRA DO NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH LIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I WAS SHOCKED AT HOW LITTLE LIGHT THEY PUT OUT. IT IS ALMOST DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT DUE TO THE FACT THAT VISIBILITY IS SO LIMITED. *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 11, 2014
HEADLIGHT ARE EXTREMELY INADEQUATE!! VERY POOR VISIBILITY ESPECIALLY ON LOW BEAM! *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 9, 2014
WORST HEADLIGHT FOR A NEW VEHICLE. I HAVE OWNED VARIOUS GM TRUCKS FROM 1967 TO 2014. NEVER HAVE I OWNED A TRUCK WITH SUCH WORTHLESS HEADLIGHTS LIKE THE PROJECTOR BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 WITH THE ALL TERRAIN PACKAGE. THE PROJECTOR HEADLIGHT ARE VERY DIM AND DO NOT LIGHT THE ROAD MORE THAN 30 FEET AHEAD. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55-70) THE PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS ARE ONLY LIGHTING A HALF SECOND AHEAD OF YOU. ADDITIONALLY THERE IS NO LIGHTING TO ILLUMINATE THE SHOULDER AT ALL.. YOU MUST DRIVE FULL TIME WITH THE FOG LAMPS ON TO HAVE A SMALL INCREASE IN LIGHTING. WHEN USING THE HIGH BEAMS THERE IS VERY LITTLE EFFECT ON VISIBILITY. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN THE 2014 GMC SIERRA. AND WILL UNLIKELY PURCHASE ANOTHER GM PRODUCT IN THE FUTURE. AT A MSRP OF OVER 50 GRAND I WOULD EXPECT A TRUCK TO HAVE ADEQUATE HEADLIGHT TO LIGHT THE ROAD. WITHOUT THE AFTERMARKET COST TO INSTALL BETTER LIGHTING THE 2014 GMC SIERRA IS VERY UNSAFE TO OPERATE AT NIGHT. *TR
Air bags, Structure, Engine, Aug 9, 2014, crash
MY SON AND I WERE DRIVING MY GMC SIERRA 2014 TO HIS FRIENDS HOUSE BEFORE WE CRASHED. MY SON WAS DRIVING AND HAS HIS LEARNER'S PERMIT, HOWEVER, HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR 4 MONTHS. AT A FORK IN THE ROAD I TOLD MY SON QUICKLY TO MAKE A RIGHT RATHER THAN LEFT AND WE CRASHED INTO AN IMPROPERLY GRATED WALL OF DIRT CAUSING THE TRUCK TO GO FROM 40 MPH TO 0 WITH MY SON HAVING HIS SEATBELT ON, BUT I DID NOT. NEITHER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND BOTH OF US SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES. MY SON BROKE HIS NOSE AND I AM SUFFERING FROM A BROKEN NOSE, CONCUSSION AND A BURST VERTEBRAE. NEITHER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHICH COULD'VE MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE ON OUR INJURIES. *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 5, 2014
HIGHWAY DRIVING AT NIGHT WHERE DEAR/VEHICLE COLLISIONS HAPPEN ON A DAILY (OR NIGHTLY) BASIS WITH THE POOR LIGHT OUTPUT OF THE HEADLIGHTS IN THE 2014 SIERRA IS, SIMPLY PUT, TO BE AVOIDED IN MY OPINION AS WELL AS ALL THOSE WHO HAVE RIDDEN WITH ME AT NIGHT. ONE ACTUALLY BELIEVED I WAS JOKING AND ASKED ME TO TURN THE REAL HEADLIGHTS ON, IF THAT SAYS ANYTHING ABOUT WHAT MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT TODAY. I HAVE AVOIDED NIGHT DRIVING WITH THIS TRUCK IN FAVOR OF A SEDAN EQUIPPED WITH OEM "HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE" HEADLIGHTS EVEN THOUGH DEER REPRESENT MORE OF A SIGNIFICANT DANGER DUE TO THE HEIGHT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE SEDAN (NISSAN) AND THE PICKUP (14 SIERRA). I DO THIS BECAUSE WITH THE NISSAN'S HID HEADLIGHTS I AM CAPABLE OF SEEING THE DEER (OR PEDESTRIANS, DEBRIS, ETC) FROM AN ADEQUATE ENOUGH DISTANCE THAT ALLOWS ME TO SLOW WAY DOWN OR OTHERWISE ACT ACCORDINGLY. THAT IS NOT AN OPTION WITH THE 2014 GMC SIERRA AND IT'S PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS. WHILE THE SIERRA MAY PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHT OUTPUT TO SUFFICE IN WELL LIT TOWNS AND ON WELL LIT ROADWAYS, IT DOES NOT DO SO ON SECLUDED ROADS WHERE DEER ARE MOST PREVALENT AND IN TURN THE MOST DIFFICULT TO SEE. TURNING THE "BRIGHTS" ON MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO THE ACTUAL AREAS THAT REPRESENT THE POSSIBLE DANGER ONE MIGHT ENCOUNTER SUCH AS PEDESTRIANS, DEBRIS ON THE ROAD, DEER AS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED, POORLY LIT VEHICLES, ETC. IT DOES HOWEVER ILLUMINATE THE TREES WHICH MIGHT BE HELPFUL TO SOME BUT NOT TOO ME. I UNDERSTAND GM ATTEMPTING TO SAVE WHERE POSSIBLE, BUT GIVE US THAT NEED BETTER PERFORMING HEADLIGHTS HAVE THE FACTORY OPTION TO UPGRADE THEM TO HID'S, I WOULD HAVE PAID FOR IT, AS WE DID WITH THE NISSAN, AND AS MY BROTHER DID WITH HIS FORD F150, BOTH OF WHICH HAVE OUTSTANDING HEADLIGHT OUTPUT THANKS TO THE HID'S. *TR
Suspension, Jul 16, 2014
I HAVE A 2014 GMC SIERRA, I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO GET IT SERVICED, 2 WEEKS AGO. AT THE TIME, WHEN I WAS REVERSING YOU COULD HEAR A CLICKING NOISE, WHEN I WOULD BACK UP, OR BRAKE, ALSO GOING OVER ANY BUMP IN THE ROAD, AT VERY LOW SPEEDS, ( EXM. 5 MPH TO 15 MPH), WELL, THE DEALER CAME BACK AND TOLD ME, MY BREAK BOOSTER HAD TO BE REPLACED, AND THEY LUBED AND CLEANED MY U-JOINTS AND LEAD SPRINGS ON THE REAR END. WELL HERE IT IS 2 WEEKS LATER AND THE PROBLEM CAME BACK, AND I CALLED THE DEALER, AND THE RESPONSE I GOT, " JUST BRING IT BACK IN, AND THE ONLY THING WE CAN DO IT RE-LUBE AND RE-CLEAN IT, BUT THAT'S ALL WE CAN DO FOR YOU". MY HUSBAND OWNS A 2013 SIERRA, AND HE HAS HAD NO, ISSUES WITH HIS TRUCK WHAT SO EVER. THIS IS MY 3RD VEHICLE FROM GMC, I HAVE BEEN SATISFIED UP UNTIL NOW, THERE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE YOU NEED TO LOOK INTO. THE TRUCK DRIVES FINE, BUT, WITH THIS BEING A NEW TRUCK, THIS NOISE SHOULD NOT BE THERE, I AM CONSIDERING TRADING IT IN AND GOING ELSEWHERE FOR THE MONEY I AM PAYING ON IT. *TR
Exterior lighting, Jul 16, 2014
UNSAFE AND WEAK LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. *TR
Exterior lighting, Jul 16, 2014
PURCHASED MY 2014 GMC SIERRA NOVEMBER OF 2013. CURRENTLY I'M ON MY 9TH RECALL NOTICE. MORE IMPORTANTLY THE LIGHTING ON MY FRONT HEADLIGHTS ARE THE MOST UNSAFE LIGHTING AT NIGHT I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. THE HIGH BEAMS ARE USE LESS. PAID $43,000 FOR MY TRUCK. YOU WOULD THINK THEIR LIGHTING WOULD BE TOP NOTCH. THE BAD THING ABOUT THIS IS NO ONE HAS BEEN HURT SO GMC ISN'T EXPRESSING ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THIS MAJOR FLAW. THIS SHOULD BE A MAJOR RECALL WERE PROPER LIGHTING IS PUT IN. NOTHING WILL BE DONE TILL SOMEONE GETS INTO A ACCIDENT OR DIES FROM INJURIES FROM LACK OF LIGHTING. *TR
Structure, Jul 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED WITH LARGE HOLES IN THE GRILL. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, WEEDS WOULD ENTER THE GRILL AND ACCUMULATE NEAR THE RADIATOR. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT FASHION. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10. UPDATED 8/22/14*CN
Exterior lighting, Jul 2, 2014
WORST HEADLIGHT FOR A NEW VEHICLE. I HAVE OWNED VARIOUS GM TRUCKS FROM 1967 TO 2014. NEVER HAVE I OWNED A TRUCK WITH SUCH WORTHLESS HEADLIGHTS LIKE THE PROJECTOR BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 WITH THE ALL TERRAIN PACKAGE. THE PROJECTOR HEADLIGHT ARE VERY DIM AND DO NOT LIGHT THE ROAD MORE THAN 30 FEET AHEAD. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55-70) THE PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS ARE ONLY LIGHTING A HALF SECOND AHEAD OF YOU. ADDITIONALLY THERE IS NO LIGHTING TO ILLUMINATE THE SHOLDER AT ALL.. YOU MUST DRIVE FULL TIME WITH THE FOG LAMPS ON TO HAVE A SMALL INCREASE IN LIGHTING. WHEN USING THE HIGH BEAMS THERE IS VERY LITTLE EFFECT ON VISIBILITY. EXTREMELY DISAPOINTED IN THE 2014 GMC SIERRA. AND WILL UNLIKELY PURCHASE ANOTHER GM PRODUCT IN THE FUTURE. AT A MSRP OF OVER 50 GRAND I WOULD EXPECT A TRUCK TO HAVE ADEQUATE HEADLIGHT TO LIGHT THE ROAD. WITHOUT THE AFTERMARKET COST TO INSTALL BETTER LIGHTING THE 2014 GMC SIERRA IS VERY UNSAFE TO OPERATE AT NIGHT. *TR
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Tires, Engine, Jun 30, 2014
2014 GMC SIERRA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL PANEL FROZE WHILE DRIVING. *SMD ALSO, THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP, THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AND THE ALARM SOMETIMES SOUNDED AFTER THE WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. ALSO, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM WAS STILL NOT RESOLVED. THERE WAS A HESITATION/LURCH COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION, AND AN ISSUE WITH THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONED ON THE WAY BACK FROM THE DEALER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. UPDATED 07/10/14 THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A STEERING ISSUE, AS WELL. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEMS. UPDATED 08/06/14
Exterior lighting, Jun 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS DID NOT PROJECT GOING DOWN A HILL AND TURNING ON A CURVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DESIGNED THAT WAY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Power train, Engine, Jun 16, 2014
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM A DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE IS MODIFIED AND SOLD COMMERCIALLY UNDER THE RMT (ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRUCK WORKS) PACKAGE. THE PACKAGE INCLUDES MODIFIED SUSPENSION AND LIGHTING. WHEN ACCELERATING, THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT INTO A PASSING GEAR CAUSING THE RPM(S) TO EXCEED 6000 AT WHICH POINT THE REV LIMITER SHUTS DOWN POWER TO THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE RPM(S) ARE BACK IN A SAFE OPERATING LIMIT. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PASS A VEHICLE ON A SECONDARY TWO LANE HIGHWAY. WHEN I WAS IN THE PASSING LANE, I ACCELERATED TO OVERTAKE THE VEHICLE BUT THE RPM LIMITER SHUT DOWN POWER MIDWAY THROUGH THE PASSING. WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC, AND LOSS OF POWER, IT MADE FOR A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE WORKED ON THE VEHICLE MULTIPLE TIMES TO TRY AND CORRECT WITHOUT SUCCESS. THEY HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THIS HAPPENING WITH ALL THE RMT MODIFIED VEHICLES THAT THEY HAVE TEST DRIVEN. THESE VEHICLES ARE COMMERCIALLY MARKETED AND IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE IS NOT AS LUCKY AS I WAS. *TR
Engine, Jun 11, 2014
INITIAL VEHICLE START WAS FINE. AFTER DROPPING MY SON AT HIS SUMMER PROGRAM, I RETURNED TO THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. ALL OF THE INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES POWERED ON, BUT WHEN I TURNED THE KEY, NOTHING HAPPENED. I TURNED THE POWER BACK TO THE OFF POSITION AND ATTEMPTED TO START AGAIN. I REPEATED THIS PROCEDURE EIGHT SEPARATE TIMES BEFORE THE TRUCK FINALLY STARTED. I AM FORESEEING A 2ND TRIP TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT SOON, BUT 1ST FOR THIS ISSUE. MY 1ST TRIP WAS DUE TO THE INTELLILINK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM GOING BLACK. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE RADIO MODULE TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE REPROGRAMMING DID NOT WORK AND I HAD TO WAIT ANOTHER BUSINESS DAY FOR A NEW RADIO MODULE TO BE ORDERED AND INSTALLED. I AM BEGINNING TO DOUBT MY PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE OWNED IT LESS THAN 1 MONTH AND I AM ANTICIPATING ANOTHER SERVICE DEPARTMENT VISIT SOON. *TR
Suspension, Jun 4, 2014
TRUCK IS BRAND NEW AND HAS A BAD SHAKE IN THE REAR END AT 70-85 MPH THAT THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIX. I BELIEVE THIS SHAKE COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF PARTS OR A FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THAT COULD CAUSE A CRASH. *TR
Power train, Engine, May 21, 2014
BRAKE AND THEN ACCELERATE LOSSES POWER TRANSMISSION SLIPS. WHEN TRYING TO MERGE TO FREEWAY I BRAKE AND THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE IT LOOSES POWER TRANSMISSION SLIPS. *TR
Exterior lighting, May 20, 2014
HEADLIGHTS ARE INADEQUATE ON LOW BEAM WITHOUT THE USE OF THE LOWER DRIVING/FOG LAMPS. LOWER LAMPS NEEDED TO LIGHT SIDES OF ROAD. WHEN SWITCHING TO HIGH BEAMS, LAMPS ARE TOTALLY USELESS. BEAM IS FOCUSED WAY TOO HIGH AND NARROWS. WITHOUT LOWER FOG LAMPS ON WITH HIGH BEAMS, THERE IS NO ILLUMINATION OF THE ROAD SIDES OR LOWER PAVEMENT FROM 5-30/50 FEET OUT IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. THIS IS SERIOUS ISSUE WHEN DRIVING ON RURAL HIGHWAYS OR COUNTY ROADS AT NIGHT OR ON OPEN INTERSTATES. UNABLE TO SEE ANY WILDLIFE OR PEDESTRIANS ON SIDE OR IN FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. *TR
Electronic stability control (ESC), May 20, 2014
WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO ON-RAMP, VEHICLE'S BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH ALL CAME ON, RADIO STATION CHANGED CHANNELS AND ENGINE HESITATED. WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH WENT OUT, RADIO STAYED ON SWITCHED CHANNEL, ENGINE RETURNED TO NORMAL, BUT SERVICE STABILITY TRACK INFORMATION CAME UP ON PANEL. SERVICE WARNING WENT OFF IN ABOUT 300 YARDS, VEHICLE RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION. *TR
Structure, May 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO CLEARED THE CODE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BUT DID NOT INSPECT, DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL WELLS AND ON THE FRONT AND REAR FRAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT REAR WHEEL WELLS, REAR WHEEL WELLS AND THE FRONT AND REAR FRAMES NEEDED TO BE RECOATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED FOR INSPECTION AND TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Exterior lighting, May 1, 2014, crash
LIVE IN WEST VIRGINIA. WAS TRAVELING HOME FROM 2ND SHIFT ALONG GOOD COUNTRY ROAD WHEN I HAD TO SWERVE TO MISS A DEER. REASON WAS BE THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY WEEK OLD GMC SIERRA ARE AWFUL. THEY DO NOT LIGHT UP THE ROAD CORRECTLY (SIDE TO SIDE) OR DISTANCE WISE. THE LOW BEAMS SHINE OUT ABOUT 30 FEET AND WHEN I USE THE HIGH BEAMS THE LIGHT IS NOT AIMED PROPERLY. IT SHINES EVERYWHERE BUT ON THE ROAD. DEALER SAID THEY'VE HAD LOT OF COMPLAINTS BUT NO INFO FROM GM ON A FIX. MY LAST GM TRUCK HAD GREAT LIGHTS. SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A RAM! THIS IS DANGEROUS AND NEEDS NOT TO BE COVERED UP LIKE THE IGNITION SWITCH THING. *TR
Power train, Apr 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Exterior lighting, Apr 20, 2014
WORST HEADLIGHT ON A NEW VEHICLE. I OWN 4 AUTOS AND AM SCARED TO DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON LOCAL PENNSYLVANIA ROADS. THE HIGH BEAM HAS NO INCREASE IN VISUAL EFFECT. VERY DISAPPOINTED I MAY HAVE TO ADD EXTRA LIGHT OR MODIFY FACTORY TESTED LIGHTING TO MAKE THIS ADEQUATE FOR SAFE DRIVING. *TR
Exterior lighting, Apr 19, 2014
HEADLIGHTS ARE TERRIBLE. VERY DIM. BRIGHTS ARE NO BETTER. INSTALLED AFTERMARKET LIGHTING (JUST UNDER $400) JUST TO BE SAFE AT NIGHT. . MADE COMPLAINT WITH GM. THEY DID NOT ADMIT TO KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM AND OFFERED NOTHING TO MAKE SITUATION RIGHT. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED AND WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER GMC WITH PROJECTION HEADLIGHTS. *TR