2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 334 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, 39% of its 854 total complaints, with 4 crashes, 4 fires, and 3 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 11,450 miles, and three related recalls cover the ignition lock housing, chassis electronic module, and radio software.
- Electrical System complaints
- 334
- 39% of 854
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 11,450 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report headlights that appear too dim on low beam and poorly aimed on high beam, making it hard to see the road edges or oncoming animals at night.
- Some owners report smoke or fire starting from the center console, with melted console and seat materials and no warning light before the event.
- Others describe smoke and a sizzling sound coming from the rear defroster or powered rear sliding window, in one case accompanied by the rear window breaking.
- One owner reported sudden loss of steering control while driving at low speed, leading to a crash.
- One owner linked their truck's symptoms directly to a GM recall notice describing similar electrical behavior.
When 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 6, 2014, latest Jul 2, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
- NHTSA 15V640000Oct 9, 2015Electrical System3,073 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
Risk: If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. 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 15573.
- NHTSA 14V614000Oct 1, 2014Electrical System106,307 vehicles
Electrical system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMÂs number for this recall is 14515.
- NHTSA 14V301000Jun 6, 2014Electrical System57,512 vehicles
Electrical system:software
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban vehicles equipped with a base radio and an internal amplifier. The radios in the affected vehicles may become inoperative, and as a result, there would be no audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened with the key in the ignition or no audible seat belt warning indicating the seat belts were not buckled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Without an audible indicator, the driver may not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway. Additionally, there would be no reminder that the driver's or front seat passenger's seat belt is not buckled, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GMC owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14315.
Electrical System 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 electrical system complaints does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 334 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 Sierra 1500, which is 39% of the 854 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: 15V640000 for the ignition lock housing, 14V614000 for the chassis electronic module, and 14V301000 for radio software updates.
- Did the electrical issues cause any fires or crashes?
- NHTSA records 4 fires, 4 crashes, and 3 injuries tied to Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Sierra 1500.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 Sierra 1500 is 11,450 miles.
- Are headlight complaints part of the electrical system issue?
- Yes, many owner complaints in the Electrical System category describe dim or poorly aimed headlights, alongside separate reports of fires and smoke from the console and rear defroster.