repaired · 2023 Q4
Seat belts: front
Risk. A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 GMC Sierra 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 744 owner complaints about the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, most often about the steering. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-267 the manufacturer reports only 14% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 has problems
744 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
156Steering6 crash/fire/injury
148Exterior lighting3 crash/fire/injury
139Service brakes10 crash/fire/injury
129Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
69Engine1 crash/fire/injury
69Power train3 crash/fire/injury
56Electronic stability control (ESC)
31Structure
26Air bags
12417 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 156 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 148 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 139 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 129 | 7 |
| Engine | 69 | 1 |
| Power train | 69 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 56 | 3 |
| Structure | 31 | 3 |
| Air bags | 26 | 9 |
| 17 other systems | 124 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
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…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Power assist: 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…
repaired · 2019 Q3
Equipment
Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2018 Q4
Air bags: frontal
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…
repaired · 2018 Q4
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.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Air bags: frontal
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…
repaired · 2017 Q4
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.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
66kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 111 steering complaints. 81% were reported before 100,000 miles.
13under 30k miles90under 100k miles21100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Unknown or other
14 owners mentioned a cost$1,050median
Middle half: $1,000 – $1,292
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Sierra 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra 1500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 safety ratings
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Brake Vacuum Pump FailureLed to recall 19V-645
In owners' words
What Sierra 1500 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle lost power steering assist. While driving 55 MPH, the failure recurred, nearly causing a semi-truck to crash into the vehicle and causing the vehicle to veer off the…
At low speeds, and not 100% of the time, the power steering will go out while I'm turning. It just does it on its own and will correct itself in a few seconds, usually when I'm done with the turn. It's at very low speeds, like parking in a parking lot or turning around in front of my house. So far…
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…
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