repaired · 2023 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2014 GMC Sierra 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2014 GMC Sierra 2500, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 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 October 7, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 GMC Sierra 2500 has problems
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Steering
6Air bags
4Electrical system
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train2 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
2Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Service brakes
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2014 GMC Sierra 2500 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 · 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Sierra 2500 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 2500 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 2500 safety ratings
2014 GMC Sierra 2500 PU/CC RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 GMC Sierra 2500, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Sierra 2500 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2014 Sierra 2500HD SN ([XXX]) Leaving on vacation towing camper with family Bosch CP4 fuel pump issue left me stranded on a HWY 9 just outside Clinton, AR which is a 2 lane HWY with no shoulder. The vehicle gave me no prior warning, dash board suddenly read power restricted followed immediately…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COURTESY BUICK GMC [PHONE], LOCATED AT 1857 EDWARDS LAKE RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, INCLUDING THE STABILITRAC WARNING INDICATOR. ALSO WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. FURTHERMORE, WHILE…
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