YearToAvoid

2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, about 4% of its 854 total complaints for the year. Two crashes and two injuries are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 29,000 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
38
4% of 854
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
29,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report persistent high-speed vibration or shake, often starting above 40 mph and worsening at 70-85 mph, sometimes present from the first few miles on a new truck.
  • Multiple owners had tires rebalanced or replaced (in some cases repeatedly) without the vibration being resolved.
  • One owner reported a wheel dislodging from the vehicle while driving at low speed, leading to a crash into a metal pole and injury.
  • Another owner described a rear wheel detaching mid-drive at highway speed, causing the vehicle to spin and crash into a ditch.
  • Some owners noticed clicking noises during braking, reversing, or over bumps at low speeds, linked in one case to a brake booster replacement.
  • One owner reported the frame's protective coating peeling off under simple hose-water washing.

When 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 13, 2013, latest Oct 3, 2025.

2014 GMC Sierra 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2013Mar 2015Nov 2015Sep 2018Dec 2019May 2022Jul 2025
38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Oct 2025; peak Aug 2017 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

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

  1. 20105 (2%)
  2. 201119 (5%)
  3. 201211 (8%)
  4. 201314 (9%)
  5. 201438 (4%)
  6. 201527 (3%)
  7. 201621 (6%)
  8. 201719 (4%)
  9. 201823 (7%)
  10. 201922 (3%)
  11. 202020 (4%)
  12. 202118 (3%)
  13. 20222 (0%)
  14. 20235 (1%)
  15. 20245 (1%)
  16. 20254 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
NHTSA lists 38 complaints in this area for the 2014 Sierra 1500, which is about 4% of the 854 total complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or wheel problems on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Sierra 1500.
Did the wheel or suspension issues cause any crashes?
Yes. NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 2 injuries to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2014 Sierra 1500, including a wheel detaching while driving.
At what mileage do suspension and wheel problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 29,000 miles, though some owners reported vibration issues within the first few miles of ownership.

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.