2014 GMC Sierra

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2014 GMC Sierra
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:59.817Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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

Complaints per year, GMC Sierra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1990: 18 complaints 1990 1991: 12 complaints 1992: 30 complaints 1993: 72 complaints 1994: 190 complaints 1995: 261 complaints 1995 1996: 246 complaints 1997: 238 complaints 1998: 190 complaints 1999: 600 complaints 2000: 443 complaints 2000 2001: 264 complaints 2002: 249 complaints 2003: 206 complaints 2004: 188 complaints 2005: 117 complaints 2005 2006: 53 complaints 2007: 59 complaints 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 37 complaints 2010: 34 complaints 2010 2011: 43 complaints 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 39 complaints 2014: 101 complaints 2014 2015: 53 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2017: 61 complaints 2017
2014: 101 complaints
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YearComplaints
19821
19832
19871
19886
198916
199018
199112
199230
199372
1994190
1995261
1996246
1997238
1998190
1999600
2000443
2001264
2002249
2003206
2004188
2005117
200653
200759
200868
200937
201034
201143
201229
201339
2014101
201553
20166
201761

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 59%

59% of complaints: exterior lighting — 60 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

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The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while making a right turn into the driveway, the steering wheel had become stiff. No warning light had illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241017

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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MY SON AND I WERE DRIVING MY GMC SIERRA 2014 TO HIS FRIENDS HOUSE BEFORE WE CRASHED. MY SON WAS DRIVING AND HAS HIS LEARNER'S PERMIT, HOWEVER, HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR 4 MONTHS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140809

THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR OVER THREE HOURS AT WHICH TIME IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CONSUMED BY FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140321

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130823 — air bags

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 13V315000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20131021 — seats

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 se

Remedy: 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

Campaign 13V488000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140127 — electrical system

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain software intended for 2015 vehicles that was installed by service centers into model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverados and GMC Sierras equipped with Allison A

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will upload the correct transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-8

Campaign 13E073000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140514 — steering

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V246000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140519 — power train

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V152000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140702 — electrical system, seat belts

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V301000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140805 — power train

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V374000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140815 — seats

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V446000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140818 — equipment, vehicle speed control

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V345000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141226 — electrical system

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,...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.

Campaign 14V614000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151120 — electrical system

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 15V640000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151203 — equipment

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) vehicle

Remedy: 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 servi

Campaign 13V544000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 GMC Sierra — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (60 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V315000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V488000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13E073000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V246000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V152000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V301000 (electrical system, seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V374000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V446000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V345000 (equipment, vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V614000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V640000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V544000 (equipment) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 2014 GMC Sierra reliable?

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

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

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 GMC Sierra have?

12 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.