2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems and Recalls (736 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 is Lights (19% of 736 owner reports). There are 9 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Lights — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 736 complaints · 9 recalls
What problems show up on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?
143 of 736 filings named Lights (19% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Steering (125 reports).
There are 9 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Engine, Airbags, Steering, Brakes, and Seat belts. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2013 has 114 reports on file; this year has 736. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
System named most often: Lights 143 complaints · 19.4% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
- Crashes 24
- Fires 6
- Injuries 15
- Deaths 1
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) | 143 | 19.4% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
| Steering (STEERING) | 125 | 17.0% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 113 | 15.4% | 8 crashes · 0 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 52 | 7.1% | 1 crashes · 2 fires |
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 51 | 6.9% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
| Engine (ENGINE) | 44 | 6.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Suspension (SUSPENSION) | 18 | 2.5% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Seat belts (SEAT BELTS) | 17 | 2.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Body / frame (STRUCTURE) | 17 | 2.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 146 | 19.8% | 0 crashes · 4 fires |
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 17V414000 was reported 885 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 17V437000 was reported 250 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 19V645000 was reported 1,299 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 21V245000 was reported 1,773 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 14 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 21 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 18 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 25 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 20 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 23 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 26 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 38 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 26 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 19 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 22 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 30 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 37 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 36 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 26 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 14 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 21 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 19 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 14 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 12 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 11 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 14 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V007000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16V209000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16V651000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V414000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V437000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 18V267000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 19V645000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 19V761000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 21V245000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE18012 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA21002 |
Safety Recalls (9)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Engine, Airbags, Steering, Brakes, and Seat belts.
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Recall campaign 14V007000
Engine
- Report date
- Component:
- Engine (ENGINE)
- Consequence:
- The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
- Remedy:
- General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.
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Recall campaign 16V209000
Safety recall 16V209000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 16V651000
Airbags
- Report date
- Component:
- Airbags (AIR BAGS)
- Consequence:
- 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 October 13, 2016. 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 16007.
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Recall campaign 17V414000
Steering
- Report date
- Component:
- Steering (STEERING)
- Consequence:
- If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.
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Recall campaign 17V437000
Airbags
- Report date
- Component:
- Airbags (AIR BAGS)
- Consequence:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 18V267000
Safety recall 18V267000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- 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.
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Recall campaign 19V645000
Brakes
- Report date
- Component:
- Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
- Consequence:
- As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
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Recall campaign 19V761000
Safety recall 19V761000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
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Recall campaign 21V245000
Seat belts
- Report date
- Component:
- Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
- Consequence:
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Showing 8 of 736 complaints · page 1 of 30
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and pulled to the right. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while driving over a bump in the road, the vehicle lost automotive power and shut off. The contact restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I am experiencing ongoing issues with the 6L80E transmission that have significantly affected the performance and reliability of my vehicle. The transmission shifts harshly between gears, hesitates when accelerating, and occasionally slips before engaging. There is also a noticeable shudder during acceleration and inconsistent shifting, especially at lower speeds. These problems have become more frequent over time and raise concerns about the safety and dependability of the vehicle. The transmission does not operate as expected for normal driving conditions, and the issues negatively impact the overall driving experience. I am requesting a thorough inspection of the transmission, an explanation of the cause of these issues, and an appropriate repair or resolution to restore the vehicle to proper working condition.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Truck shut off and would not turn back on. Negative battery cable so hot it burned skin off. Would not start, tried to start clicking sound, radio blipped for a moment.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The vacuum pump has been recalled on same year, make and model vehicle, yet my particular VIN is falling to the wayside. IT HAS A VACUUM PUMP issue, causing the brakes to malfunction at slower rates of speed. A "computer programming recall" was applied to my VIN however it is the ACTUAL Vacuum pump that is the problem. This should have been covered in all year, make and models. BRAKES ARE IMPORTANT! Reprogramming did not solve the vacuum pump issue that is causing the brakes to fail! This is absolute negligence on behalf of General Motors.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact software modification done at a transmission shop, affected the Active Fuel Management not allowing diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Starter went out and needed replaced. I know there is a recall on other models in the same year and mode;l but mine wasnt listed.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving downhill, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle felt as if it were in neutral. The tachometer gauge revved up independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled to the side of the road. The contact opened the front hood and noticed that one of the transmission lines had failed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact replaced the hose and filled up the transmission reservoir. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a specialty transmission place and rebuilt the transmission. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that a few months later the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the specialty shop, and the transmission was replaced. The contact stated that a few months later, while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal odor was emitting from the front end of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull to a rest area, and when the front hood was open, the contact noticed that one of the transmission lines had a leak and transmission oil was being sprayed all over. The contact was able to replace the transmission hose. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
6.2L Engine has well documneted problem with the valvetrane, I have had to fix it 2 times in 3 months. I have pictures and documents from servicing dealerships. Since my ownership, it has always been dealer-serviced. Unexpected catastrophic engine failure, which happened on a major interstate. GM service technicians know there is a valvetrane issue. This instance, the warning light came on under and overpass, and the truck coasted to a stop just past the end of the on-ramp. A GM (Chevrolet dealership currently has it) and a GMC dealership has serviced it since my ownership.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?
Owners named Lights most often — 143 of 736 reports (19%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Engine, Airbags, Steering, Brakes, and Seat belts. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Walk around the vehicle: headlights, brake lights and turn signals all working. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
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Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.