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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 743 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, most often about the steering (21% of complaints, typically around 66,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Sierra 1500 model year since 2000 and has 9 recalls.
Most common 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Steering
156 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles.
The steering rack developed a loud clunking noise that could be felt in the steering wheel when turned about 2/3 of the way to the left. The problem happens almost every time the wheel is turned. The truck could be parked or moving. After a week the dealer finally diagnosed the problem as having a bad steering rack.…
Driving at low speeds in rush hour traffic and "degraded steering" warning with chime sounded. Cleared itself and then chimed again with same warning about three minutes later. This was followed by stabilitrack warning and red brake warning. Steering was somewhat harder to turn but was still being assisted. There…
Lights
148 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 3,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
Today for the first time I drove my 2014 sierra texas edition in the rain at night.... Wow>>>>> I had to stop and wait for the rain downpour to let out so I could see where I was going. Not good. Driving at night is very stressful and eye straining to the point of taking headache medications once you are done driving.…
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the headlights on vehicle failed to illuminate properly. The headlights were dim and impaired the contact's vision. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure…
Brakes
144 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles. Parts named most often: power assist.
Tried to stop tuck when parking. Brakes were extremely hard and truck came to a slow stop while I was mashing the breaks with all my might. There was break fluid all around right front tire. Dealership found engine oil in vacuum line of vacuum pump due to valve stuck in pump causing hard brake pedal. Replaced vacuum…
When applying brakes at low speed like pulling out of driveway or away from a gas pump. If the brakes are pumped or pressed hard the brake pedal gives strong resistance and the truck will not stop. In order to stop the truck the emergency brake needs to be applied. The problem is worsened if on a downward incline when…
Electrical
129 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, integrated trailer brake control.
Bought brand new 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 , 622678 miles, air conditioning AC not blowing cold air, they said it's electrical and want US to pay over $200.00 to fix it.
While driving my vehicle turns off, stability control comes on and offf on the dic also the drive assist goes off this is very dangerous then is when it looses power
Other or unspecified
91 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 53,500 miles.
A/c condenser and hose defective manufacturing causing it to malfunction and cease working. Has happened on numerous models but GMC refuses to to cover the costs associated with this. Items needed to repair are out of stock causing long delays in getting repair. Driving in the extreme heat in socal with small children…
Discharge hose failed causing air conditioning to not function. It leaked at the bend, near the compressor. This is a known issue as there was a bracket made to reduce vibration and increase life of hose. Very many failures of this hose and condenser.
Engine
72 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine.
Vehicle will lose power and shut off while driving, while in reverse I have had the steering wheel ripped out of my hands. Random error messages on dic, random starting issues. Taken to shop multiple times, they cannot find an issue.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel began to steer back and forth independently without warning. The contact stated that the engine stalled while the failure was occurring. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an unknown…
Transmission
69 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: transfer case (4-wheel drive).
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated after parking on a boat ramp and exiting the vehicle, the noticed that the vehicle had started to rollaway. The contact stated he jumped back into the vehicle and depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle rolled into a tree. The contact stated that the had to…
I have had to replace my condensing unit two different times. Once at 75,000 miles, which was covered by my extended warranty that I purchased, not by gm, and the other broke at 107,000 miles in the exact same spot, which I had to pay for. This is a joke! I have also had to replace my oil cooling lines two different…
Stability control
56 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving various speeds, the steering seized and the stability warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to classic buick GMC arlington (1400 e interstate 20, arlington, tx 76018, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that there was a failure with the stability of the…
During normal driving in town and on highway, stabillitrak deactivated and power steering assist deactivated flashes on dash. The air conditioner and radio flash off. Lose power steering. The whole truck shut off also once while reversing, went from park to reverse and shut off. This had been very dangerous, as it…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls
Seat belts: front
Risk: A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: service brakes
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2015-2020 chevrolet suburban, tahoe, and gmc yukon, and 2014-2018 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 MPH in four-wheel or automatic mode, the electronic-brake control module (ebcm) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Brakes: vacuum
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2015-2017 cadillac escalade, 2014-2018 chevrolet silverado, gmc sierra, 2015-2018 chevrolet suburban, tahoe, gmc yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Equipment
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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
Seat belts: pretensioner
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: If eps assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2014 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (eps) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.
Seat belts: pretensioner
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd, 3500 hd, tahoe, suburban, gmc sierra 2500 hd and 3500 hd, gmc yukon, gmc yukon xl, cadillac escalade and cadillac escalade esv vehicles and 2014-2017 chevrolet corvette, silverado 1500, trax, caprice police pursuit vehicle, gmc sierra 1500, buick encore, and 2014-2016 buick lacrosse, chevrolet spark EV and ss vehicles. In the affected vehicles, 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.
Seat belts
Risk: If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: exhaust system
Risk: The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
General motors is recalling certain 2014 model year chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year cadillac escalade and escalade esv; chevrolet silverado hd; and gmc sierra hd, yukon, and yukon xl, equipped with a 4.3l engine or 5.3l engine.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Brake vacuum pump failure
Summary
On november 20, 2018, the office of defects investigations (odi) opened pe18-012 to investigate instances of sudden onset of a hard brake pedal that could result in extended stopping distance due to an issue with the brake assist vacuum pump in model year (my) 2014 through 2016 gmc sierra 1500 and chevrolet silverado 1500 series pickup trucks and my 2015 through 2016 cadillac escalade, chevrolet suburban, chevrolet tahoe, and gmc yukon suvs.if the brake assist vacuum pump fails to operate as intended, the amount of brake power assist supplied to the driver can be significantly reduced, extending the subject vehicle stopping distance. Gm stated that the root cause of pump failures was due to
Questions about the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (156 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles); lights (148 complaints, typically around 3,000 miles); brakes (144 complaints, typically around 71,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- 9 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 8, 2021 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the GMC Sierra 1500?
- It is the most complained-about Sierra 1500 model year since 2000, with 743 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.