YearToAvoid

2014 GMC Sierra 2500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2014 GMC Sierra 2500 has a complaint index of 5, the second-best among 21 model years, earning a Best verdict. It shows 30 complaints, 2 recalls, and no deaths or do-not-drive recalls.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
5/100
#20 of 21 Sierra 2500 years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
30
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Top issue
Airbags
Best nearby year
2013
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
3 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
—
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2014 GMC Sierra 2500 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other7 (23%)
  2. Airbags6 (20%)
  3. Steering6 (20%)
  4. Electrical System5 (17%)
  5. Engine5 (17%)
  6. Brakes3 (10%)
  7. Fuel System3 (10%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain3 (10%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Steering assist has failed intermittently at low speed, including during turns, making the truck hard to control.
  • A drive line failure was reported that caused a fire near the front end shortly after leaving a driveway.
  • Some owners report the engine idle rising on its own while in gear, making the truck harder to control.
  • Owners describe cracks forming in the dashboard near the passenger airbag, raising concerns about airbag deployment.
  • Ignition keys have reportedly worn down, requiring wiggling or pulling to start the truck.
  • Headlights were described as providing insufficient illumination at night and in rain.
2014 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2014Jun 2016Sep 2017Dec 2018Mar 2020Apr 2022Oct 2024
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Oct 2024; peak Feb 2016 (2).

2014 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V054000Feb 5, 2021Airbags1,778,128 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.

  2. NHTSA 18V267000Apr 26, 2018Other6,154 vehicles

    Equipment

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

    Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.

2014 compared with other Sierra 2500 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Good40313—
2013Best10463—
2014Best5302—
2015Avoid75896—
2016Good45595—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 GMC Sierra 2500 a reliable year?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 model year ranks 20th out of 21 years from worst to best, with a complaint index of 5 and a Best verdict relative to other Sierra 2500 years.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 GMC Sierra 2500?
Airbags and steering each account for 20% of complaints, followed by electrical system and engine issues at 17% each, and brakes, fuel system, and transmission & powertrain at 10% each.
Does the 2014 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2014 Sierra 2500: one for airbag inflator replacement and one involving a fire extinguisher replacement. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
At what mileage do problems typically show up on the 2014 Sierra 2500?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 39,000 miles overall, with fuel system complaints trending higher at a median of 85,000 miles and transmission & powertrain issues trending lower at 15,000 miles.
How does the 2014 Sierra 2500 compare to other troubled years like 2020 or 2024?
The 2014 model's complaint index of 5 is far lower than the 2020 (90), 2024 (100), and 2025 (95) model years, all of which carry Avoid verdicts.

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.