How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 49 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Sierra 1500, which is about 6% of its 854 total complaints for the model year.

Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2014 Sierra 1500?

Yes. Recall 14V446000 covers seat hook bracket assembly welds and lower seat track replacement, and recall 13V488000 covers inspection and adjustment of manual reclining seatback mechanisms.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 16,000 miles.

Did any of these Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Sierra 1500.

2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 49 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, about 6% of its 854 total complaints for the year. Two related recalls cover seat hook bracket welds and manual reclining seatback mechanisms. Median mileage at failure was 16,000 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 49; 6% of 854
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 16,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Driver's seat slides sideways during sharp turns because the power seat mounting is loose, unrelated to the recalled manual reclining seatback.
Owners report premature rust and corrosion on the frame, driveshaft, and front/rear wheel wells, sometimes noticed shortly after purchase.
Rear seat head restraints do not lock in a raised position and drop back down, and no head restraint exists for the middle rear seat.
Grille design allows weeds and debris to accumulate near the radiator, which owners say leads to overheating.
Doors have unlocked on their own while driving around 70 mph without dealer diagnosis.
A heated seat element reportedly overheated and burned through the seat leather, causing a small fire.

When 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 12, 2013, latest Sep 30, 2025.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Sep 2025; peak Oct 2014 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500

NHTSA 14V446000Jul 23, 2014Structure & Body124,007 vehicles
Seats
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.
Risk: A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat hook bracket assembly weld and replace the lower seat track, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14340.
NHTSA 13V488000Oct 17, 2013Structure & Body18,972 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:head restraint
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, through September 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. In the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202a, "Head Restraints."
Risk: If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM has notified owners. Dealers will inspect the seatback recliner mechanisms and make adjustments, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13323.

Structure & Body complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

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

201047 (22%)
201164 (18%)
201230 (21%)
201333 (20%)
201449 (6%)
201541 (5%)
201616 (4%)
201713 (3%)
201812 (4%)
201920 (3%)
202013 (3%)
202122 (4%)
2022106 (18%)
202389 (19%)
202430 (8%)
20253 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 49 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Sierra 1500, which is about 6% of its 854 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2014 Sierra 1500?: Yes. Recall 14V446000 covers seat hook bracket assembly welds and lower seat track replacement, and recall 13V488000 covers inspection and adjustment of manual reclining seatback mechanisms.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 16,000 miles.
Did any of these Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Sierra 1500.