How common are fuel system complaints on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?

NHTSA has 17 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Sierra 1500, which is 2% of the 854 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Fuel System complaint category for the 2014 Sierra 1500.

At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 60,563 miles.

What kinds of fuel system problems do owners describe?

Owners describe fuel odors and leaks under the truck, loss of acceleration linked to a fuel injector diagnosis, and a fuel vacuum sensor repeatedly warning about the gas cap.

Does the 2014 Sierra 1500 have more fuel system complaints than other model years?

Its 2% share is on the lower end; other years like 2023 show an 8% share and 2021 shows 6%, both higher than 2014's 2%.

2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, about 2% of its 854 total complaints for the year. That is one of the lower shares among Sierra 1500 model years, and no related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure is 60,563.

Fuel System complaints: 17; 2% of 854
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,563 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report a strong gasoline smell coming from inside the cabin through the HVAC vents, sometimes with visible fuel pooling under the truck.
Owners describe raw fuel leaking or gushing from underneath the vehicle, in one case forcing the driver to stop and step out into a fuel puddle.
Some owners report sudden loss of acceleration or engine power at highway speed, later diagnosed by a dealer as a fuel injector issue.
Owners describe a fuel vacuum sensor repeatedly triggering a warning to tighten the gas cap, with a mechanic tracing it to dirt entering the fill area and needing sensor and filter replacement.
One owner reported the fuel management system requiring an added component to keep it functioning properly, alongside a loud tapping noise from the lifters.
A knocking sound and rear jolt while braking was traced by a dealer to the fuel level being at three-quarters of a tank, with the dealer stating the truck was performing as designed.

When 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 18, 2015, latest Mar 5, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2015 to Mar 2026; peak Aug 2023 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20107 (3%)
201114 (4%)
20124 (3%)
20133 (2%)
201417 (2%)
201516 (2%)
20169 (2%)
20178 (2%)
201811 (3%)
201925 (4%)
202026 (5%)
202136 (6%)
202228 (5%)
202336 (8%)
202421 (6%)
20256 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?: NHTSA has 17 Fuel System complaints for the 2014 Sierra 1500, which is 2% of the 854 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this Fuel System complaint category for the 2014 Sierra 1500.
At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 60,563 miles.
What kinds of fuel system problems do owners describe?: Owners describe fuel odors and leaks under the truck, loss of acceleration linked to a fuel injector diagnosis, and a fuel vacuum sensor repeatedly warning about the gas cap.
Does the 2014 Sierra 1500 have more fuel system complaints than other model years?: Its 2% share is on the lower end; other years like 2023 show an 8% share and 2021 shows 6%, both higher than 2014's 2%.