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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 19 seat belt complaints for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, about 2% of its 854 total complaints for the year. Three recalls cover seat belt tensioner cables and related issues, and owners report 3 crashes and 2 injuries tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 75,000.

Seat Belts complaints
19
2% of 854
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
75,000 mi
Related recalls
3

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the driver's seat belt tensioner cable fatiguing and fracturing over time, in one case snapping into two pieces while the driver tried to buckle in.
  • Several owners describe long waits for recall repair parts, with dealers telling them replacement tensioner cables were unavailable for extended periods.
  • One owner reported a driver seat belt that locked and would not give slack, making it hard to turn and check blind spots while driving.
  • One owner said a dealer modified an interior trim piece to complete the tensioner cable fix instead of using the standard part.
  • A parent reported that rear seat belts did not position properly across an older child's chest even without a booster seat.
  • In some crash-related complaints, owners stated the seat belt did not restrain them properly during impact.

When 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint May 31, 2016, latest Jan 12, 2024.

2014 GMC Sierra 1500 seat belts complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2016Sep 2016Jan 2019Jan 2020Sep 2021Sep 2022
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2016 to Jan 2024; peak Aug 2016 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 17V437000Jul 10, 2017Seat Belts40,683 vehicles

    Seat belts:pretensioner

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

    Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

  3. NHTSA 16V209000Apr 12, 2016Seat Belts895,232 vehicles

    Seat belts

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. This movement may result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.

    Risk: If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. 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 15822.

Seat Belts complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

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

  1. 20103 (1%)
  2. 20114 (1%)
  3. 20122 (1%)
  4. 20132 (1%)
  5. 201419 (2%)
  6. 201516 (2%)
  7. 20163 (1%)
  8. 20172 (0%)
  9. 20185 (2%)
  10. 20194 (1%)
  11. 20202 (0%)
  12. 20213 (1%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20231 (0%)
  15. 20241 (0%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have a seat belt recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists three seat belt recalls tied to the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500: campaign 16V209000 for tensioner cable damage, 17V437000 for SDM software reflash, and 21V245000 for incorrect replacement tensioner cables.
How many seat belt complaints does the 2014 Sierra 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 19 seat belt complaints for the 2014 Sierra 1500, which is about 2% of the 854 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2014 Sierra 1500 is 75,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower or higher mileage.
Were there any injuries linked to seat belt problems?
NHTSA data shows 2 injuries and 3 crashes associated with seat belt complaints for the 2014 Sierra 1500, with no reported fires.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.