2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#4 most-complained of 16 Sierra 1500 years
The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 ranks 4th worst out of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 80 and 854 complaints tied to 20 recalls. Electrical System issues account for 39% of complaints, followed by Brakes at 24% and Steering at 19%. NHTSA rates it Avoid relative to other Sierra 1500 years.
- Complaints
- 854
- Recalls
- 20
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 29 / 9
- Injuries / deaths
- 24 / 1
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Headlights reported as dim or poorly aimed, making it hard to see the road or oncoming hazards at night.
- Vehicles reportedly caught fire while parked or shortly after startup, with the engine compartment consumed by flames.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in frontal collisions, including one at 45 mph into a fallen tree.
- Steering wheel reportedly wrenched out of the driver's hands during a turn, later traced to a disconnected tie rod and replaced steering module.
- Brake pedal reportedly went hard at low speeds and failed to stop the truck, with dealers citing a need for a 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?
- Compared with other Sierra 1500 model years, the 2014 ranks 4th worst out of 16 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 80 and 854 NHTSA complaints, earning an Avoid verdict.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?
- The Electrical System is the top problem area, making up 39% of complaints (334 complaints), with a median failure mileage of 11,450 miles.
- Does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 20 recalls for the 2014 Sierra 1500, covering seat belts, brakes, steering, and airbags, though none are listed as do-not-drive with the exception noted in the data (1 do-not-drive recall total on record).
- How does the 2014 Sierra 1500 compare to other years?
- The 2014 model's Complaint Index of 80 is higher than 2010-2013 (13, 27, 0, and 7) and 2016-2018 (40, 33, 20), placing it among the worse years for the Sierra 1500 line.
- What did owners report about brakes on the 2014 Sierra 1500?
- Brakes account for 201 complaints (24% share) with a median failure mileage of 68,740 miles, including reports of hard brake pedals at low speeds that failed to stop the truck.