2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 has a Complaint Index of 80, ranking 5th worst out of 21 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 854 complaints, 20 recalls, and one do-not-drive recall, with Electrical System issues (334 complaints, 39% share) the top concern.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #5 of 21 Sierra 1500 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 854
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 20
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 29
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 9
- Injuries
- 24
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
- Injuries / deaths
- 24 / 1
Top 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System334 (39%)
- Brakes201 (24%)
- Steering162 (19%)
- Other101 (12%)
- Engine93 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain80 (9%)
- Structure & Body49 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires38 (4%)
- Airbags31 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers22 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Headlights fail to illuminate the road properly at night, described as poorly aimed and too dim, leading to collisions with deer and other hazards.
- Vehicles have caught fire while parked, including one engine-compartment fire on a truck only weeks after a recall repair was supposedly completed.
- Airbags failed to deploy in multiple frontal and side-impact crashes, sometimes resulting in injuries owners believe airbag deployment would have reduced.
- Steering wheels have suddenly wrenched free of the driver's control during low-speed turns, with dealers finding disconnected tie rods or broken steering modules.
- Brake pedals have gone hard at low speeds and failed to stop the truck, with dealers recommending full brake system replacement.
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls
20 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V245000Apr 8, 2021Seat Belts2,568 vehicles
Seat belts:front
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.
Risk: A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 19V761000Oct 24, 2019Brakes652,967 vehicles
Service brakes
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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 19V645000Sep 6, 2019Brakes3,456,719 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
2014 compared with other Sierra 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Sierra 1500 ranks 5th worst of 21 model years with a Complaint Index of 80, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other Sierra 1500 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?
- Electrical System complaints lead at 334 (39% share), followed by Brakes (201 complaints), Steering (162 complaints), and Engine (93 complaints), according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have a do-not-drive recall?
- Yes, NHTSA records one do-not-drive recall among the 20 total recall campaigns for this year.
- How does the 2014 Sierra 1500 compare to other model years?
- The 2014 model's Complaint Index of 80 is worse than most other Sierra 1500 years; only 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2019 rank as or more problematic, all also rated Avoid.
- What mileage do problems typically show up at on the 2014 Sierra 1500?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 49,000 overall, though Electrical System complaints show a much lower median of 11,450 miles.