KnownCarProblems2014 GMC Sierra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 GMC Sierra, most often about the lights (62% of complaints, typically around 500 miles). It is 7th of 18 Sierra model years by number of complaints and has 11 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a do-not-drive warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2014 GMC Sierra problems
Lights
63 complaints · 62%Half of these problems showed up before 500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
No accident. (yet) head lights are pathetic. Range of vision at night is totally unacceptable. There is no diffusion of light. Only light is on a straight horizontal line. Causes a very tense driving situation on any dark road. The lighting on the periphery is virtually non-existent but marginally improved if fog…
The headlamps are totally inadequate for night driving thus producing a very significant safety issue . There is zero lighting on both sides on low beam and very poor down road vision on highbeam. There are many complaints on line and they are all with the same issues. It has to do with the cheap one bulb lens system…
Transmission
10 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 2,000 miles.
Vehicle hesitates and stalls upon acceleration. According to gm document id number [] this is a normal condition and they have programmed the vehicle to do this. If going into traffic and trying to accelerate, the built in delay can cause close calls at best and worst case an accident. This coupled with the…
Vehicle was purchased new from a dealership. The vehicle is modified and sold commercially under the rmt (rocky mountain truck works) package. The package includes modified suspension and lighting. When accelerating, the transmission fails to shift into a passing gear causing the RPM(s) to exceed 6000 at which point…
Electrical
9 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 7,500 miles.
The vehicles headlights are dangerously ineffective. They rarely illuminate the distance between 2 telephone poles. The ineffectiveness of the headlights is amplified on hills or on any turn. The during the transition from decline to incline, you sometimes have barely a trucks length of illumination. Any corner on a…
While driving on first snow after truck purchase I tried the 4wheel drive system. When I switched it over the mirrors went down, the seat went back, and the pedals came up. Thankfully I was going slow at the time. It was a very strange feeling and lucky that my wife was not driving at the time.I have an appointment at…
Engine
8 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 2,000 miles.
Vehicle hesitates and stalls upon acceleration. According to gm document id number [] this is a normal condition and they have programmed the vehicle to do this. If going into traffic and trying to accelerate, the built in delay can cause close calls at best and worst case an accident. This coupled with the…
Vehicle was purchased new from a dealership. The vehicle is modified and sold commercially under the rmt (rocky mountain truck works) package. The package includes modified suspension and lighting. When accelerating, the transmission fails to shift into a passing gear causing the RPM(s) to exceed 6000 at which point…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 6,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The center console with shake excessively if going 70-80 MPH. It will also shake bad going down a main road I drive on daily doing 45-55 MPH. The truck has had the tires rebalanced twice now with no solution found. The truck has been in the shop over 20 days all together for other vibration issues as well.
The factory installed running boards are unsafe. The treads need to be larger, more aggressive and rotated 90^. As they are they are simply skid pads when wet or frozen. You simply need to try and enter or exit the vehicle and see how easily your foot sides off causing the person the fall. I have taken several…
Steering
7 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles.
There is a extremely dangerous electrics issue with my 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 all terrain. In the last 18 months my truck has locked the steering at low speed while turning 8 times. (I could have easily broken a finger a lost control of my truck) .on 5 of the times I had steering issue the truck had no power to anything…
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while exiting his garage and making a right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent shop but was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact took…
Suspension
5 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles.
Regarding 2014 GMC Sierra 6 cylinder full size pickup. Vehicle vibrates as if running over rumble strips at apx 1500 RPM. Local gm service center and gm corporate representative stated above is normal vehicle operation. Local gm service center correctly suggested that truck be driven faster or slower to prevent…
The center console with shake excessively if going 70-80 MPH. It will also shake bad going down a main road I drive on daily doing 45-55 MPH. The truck has had the tires rebalanced twice now with no solution found. The truck has been in the shop over 20 days all together for other vibration issues as well.
Air bags
5 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
While sitting parked in my driveway with the car in park and the engine idling, the side curtain airbags on my 2014 GMC Sierra deployed for no identifiable reason. Gm has provided part of the crash detection report data to me. The vehicle event severity status: rollover indicates "yes". The cdr also shows that the…
I was stopped at a red light behind 2 other vehicles. A vehicle from behind struck me at appx 40 MPH and rammed me into vehicle in front of me. The cab of my truck filled with a white. "smoke". I was told by both firemen and wrecker driver airbags had activated but not deployed. My wife was with me. Both our seatbelts…
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 recalls
Equipment: labels
Risk: Text that does not conform to the required labeling size could inhibit fuel tank inspection practices and safe refueling, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners and will send them a replacement label, free of charge. The recall began december 3, 2015. 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 13365.
Full defect summary
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 chevrolet silverado hd, chevrolet express, and gmc sierra hd vehicles, and model year 2013 gmc savana compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles that fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 303 "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." in the affected vehicles, the text of the cng fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If stuck in the "start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on november 20, 2015. 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 15573.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra trucks manufactured january 24, 2014, to february 26, 2014, 2015 chevrolet suburban vehicles manufactured february 12, 2014 and chevrolet tahoe vehicles manufactured february 6, 2014, to february 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "start" position.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on december 26, 2014. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-458-006 (cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gmâs number for this recall is 14515.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 cadillac cts, escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet suburban, tahoe, gmc yukon, and yukon xl, and 2014 buick enclave, chevrolet express, impala, silverado hd, traverse, gmc acadia, savana, and sierra hd vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Seats
Risk: A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Risk: If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early august 2014. Owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gm's number for this recall is 14192.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 gmc yukon and chevrolet suburban and tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.
Equipment
Risk: The floor mat could shift such that it could interfere with the accelerator pedal, preventing its return to an idle position, which could result in unintended vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and reimburse the owner for the purchase price upon their return. The owners will also be provided an insert for their owners manual instructing them not to use floor mats, free of charge. The recall began on august 18, 2014. Owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gm's number for this recall is 14310.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet silverado vehicles manufactured may 15, 2013, to january 29, 2014, and gmc sierra vehicles manufactured september 19, 2013, to february 8, 2014, and equipped with both optional accessory all-weather floor mats (option rpo vav) and optional vinyl flooring (option rpo bg9). The affected vehicles built with the vinyl flooring option do not have the retention features necessary to properly secure the floor mat on the driver's side.
Electrical: software
Risk: Without an audible indicator, the driver may not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway. Additionally, there would be no reminder that the driver's or front seat passenger's seat belt is not buckled, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on july 2, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact gm's customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gmc owners may contact gm's customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 14315.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra, and 2015 chevrolet tahoe and suburban vehicles equipped with a base radio and an internal amplifier. The radios in the affected vehicles may become inoperative, and as a result, there would be no audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened with the key in the ignition or no audible seat belt warning indicating the seat belts were not buckled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention," and 208, "occupant crash protection."
Steering: tie rod assembly
Risk: An improperly tightened tie rod attachment may allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Gm notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on may 14, 2014. Owners may contact general motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). Gm's number for this recall is 14204. Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Owners should contact gm to have their vehicles towed to the dealership.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet silverado vehicles manufactured may 23, 2013, through march 25, 2014, 2014 gmc sierra vehicles manufactured may 25, 2013, through march 31, 2014, and 2015 chevrolet tahoe vehicles manufactured january 29, 2014, through march 27, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment may not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack.
Transmission: cooling unit and lines
Risk: If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler line connection and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on may 19, 2014. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 or gmc owners may contact gmc at 1-866-996-9463. Gm's number for this recall is 14121.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm ) is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet silverado light duty regular cab, double cab, and crew cab 1500 series and model year 2015 suburban and tahoe; gmc model year 2014 sierra regular cab, double cab, and crew cab 1500 series and model year 2015 yukon and yukon xl vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission (feature code myc). The subject vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in the fitting.
Seats: head restraint
Risk: If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Air bags
Risk: As a result the air bag may not fully inflate, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: General motors will notify owners and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on august 23, 2013. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463. Gm's recall number is 13230.
Full defect summary
General motors is recalling certain model year 2014 chevrolet silverado trucks manufactured june 1, 2013, through june 30, 2013; and model year 2014 gmc sierra trucks manufactured june 4, 2013, through june 30, 2013. Welding on the passenger airbag inflator may fracture when the airbag is deployed, allowing some gas from the air bag inflator to vent behind the instrument panel, instead of into the air bag.
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.
Questions about the 2014 GMC Sierra
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 GMC Sierra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (63 complaints, typically around 500 miles); transmission (10 complaints, typically around 2,000 miles); electrical (9 complaints, typically around 7,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 GMC Sierra have?
- 11 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 30, 2015 (equipment). 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?
- It is 7th of 18 Sierra model years by number of complaints, with 101 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.