2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 201 brake complaints for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, 24% of its 854 total complaints, with 12 crashes and 5 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 68,740, and two related brake recalls (19V761000, 19V645000) exist for this model.
- Brakes complaints
- 201
- 24% of 854
- Crashes reported
- 12
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 68,740 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal suddenly becomes hard or stiff at low speeds, requiring extreme force and failing to stop the truck in time.
- Drivers report intermittent brake failure or lock-up while backing up or in slow traffic, leading to collisions with vehicles, poles, or mailboxes.
- Some owners describe a hard pedal with no warning light or dash alert before the brakes stopped working.
- One complaint links the issue to a vacuum pump not producing enough pressure at low rpm, reducing brake assist.
- Grinding sensation felt through the brake pedal along with the need to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle.
When 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 20, 2014, latest Jun 12, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
- 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.
Brakes complaints by Sierra 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 201 brake complaints for the 2014 Sierra 1500, which is 24% of its 854 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two related brake recalls, campaign 19V761000 covering EBCM reprogramming and campaign 19V645000 covering a vacuum pump issue affecting brake assist.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints for the 2014 Sierra 1500 is 68,740 miles.
- Did the brake problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this brake complaint set shows 12 crashes and 5 injuries reported, with no fires.