2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 93 engine complaints for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, 11% of the 854 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 50,000. A related recall (14V007000) covers engine control module reprogramming.
- Engine complaints
- 93
- 11% of 854
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report hesitation or stalling during acceleration, sometimes described as a built-in delay before power delivery.
- Sudden loss of engine power with a
- reduced engine power" dashboard message after the ECM reprogramming recall was performed.
- Some describe the transmission slipping or failing to shift into a passing gear, causing RPMs to spike before power cuts out.
- One owner reported a broken rocker arm on cylinder #5 that reduced highway fuel economy.
- A small number of reports describe the engine failing to start on the first several attempts despite gauges powering on.
- One complaint described an engine compartment fire while the truck was parked, reportedly after recall repair work had already been done.
When 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 24, 2014, latest May 27, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
- NHTSA 14V007000Jan 13, 2014Engine325,213 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
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.
Risk: The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
Remedy: 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.
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 93 engine complaints for the 2014 Sierra 1500, which is 11% of the 854 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?
- Yes. Recall 14V007000 covers the engine and involves GM reprogramming the engine control module free of charge.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2014 Sierra 1500 is 50,000 miles.
- Did the engine recall fix the reported problems?
- Some owners reported the reduced-power and stalling symptoms recurring even after the ECM reprogramming recall was performed.
- Were there any fires or crashes linked to engine complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries among the 93 engine complaints for the 2014 Sierra 1500.