2014 GMC Sierra 1500

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2014 GMC Sierra 1500
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2014: 736 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1994	13
1995	3
1996	5
1997	83
1998	59
1999	158
2000	181
2001	140
2002	166
2003	180
2004	212
2005	177
2006	144
2007	261
2008	379
2009	234
2010	167
2011	283
2012	106
2013	115
2014	736
2015	711
2016	337
2017	350
2018	293
2019	601
2020	435
2021	511
2022	528
2023	408
2024	312
2025	90
2026	58

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 21%

21% of complaints: steering — 153 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19%

19% of complaints: exterior lighting — 143 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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LIVE IN WEST VIRGINIA. WAS TRAVELING HOME FROM 2ND SHIFT ALONG GOOD COUNTRY ROAD WHEN I HAD TO SWERVE TO MISS A DEER. REASON WAS BE THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY WEEK OLD GMC SIERRA ARE AWFUL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140501

SERVICE BRAKES 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes — 139 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 125 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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While driving, my wife and I heard a bang, and when she went to turn her head, she noticed that the vehicle was smoking from rear defroster, and the back windshield had smashed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241109

ENGINE 9%

9% of complaints: engine — 69 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2014 — complaint volume: 736

R 20140116 — engine and engine cooling

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...

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.

Campaign 14V007000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160711 — seat belts

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.

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.

Campaign 16V209000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161013 — air bags, seat belts

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...

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.

Campaign 16V651000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170804 — air bags, seat belts

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...

Campaign 17V437000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170810 — steering

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.

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.

Campaign 17V414000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180611 — 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...

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.

Campaign 18V267000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20181120 — PE (closed 20220410)

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

R 20191008 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019.

Campaign 19V645000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191211 — electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic

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.

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.

Campaign 19V761000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210505 — seat belts

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: 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.

Campaign 21V245000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 GMC Sierra 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for steering issues (153 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (143 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (139 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 14V007000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 16V209000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 16V651000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 17V437000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 17V414000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 18V267000 (equipment) has been completed.
Verify recall 19V645000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 19V761000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 21V245000 (seat belts) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2026 ▲ 1998 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2015 ■ 2019 ■ 2022

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FAQ

Is the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.