repaired · 2017 Q1
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2014 GMC SierraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 101 owner complaints about the 2014 GMC Sierra, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-345 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Sarah Larson from Ann Arbor, MI, USA, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 GMC Sierra has problems
101 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
63Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
10Power train
9Electrical system
8Structure2 crash/fire/injury
8Engine2 crash/fire/injury
7Steering
5Air bags
5Suspension
5Visibility/wiper
98 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 63 | 1 |
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 2 |
| Engine | 8 | 2 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Air bags | 5 | 4 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 9 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2014 GMC Sierra 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 · 2017 Q1
Electrical system: 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,…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Seats
Risk. A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
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repaired · 2015 Q4
Power train: 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…
repaired · 2015 Q4
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…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Electrical system: 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…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Do not driveRisk. 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…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Automatic 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.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Front assembly: head restraint
Risk. If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly protect occupants, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. As a result the air bag may not fully inflate, increasing 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.
Mileage at failure
When do exterior lighting problems start?
1kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 50 exterior lighting complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
48under 30k miles50under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Sierra 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 median. How we score
'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sierra owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE VEHICLE LIGHTS ARE VERY DIM EVEN WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT CAN BARELY SEE IN FRONT OF ME. THESE ARE A HAZARD TO ME AND OTHERS, SINCE NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE A GOOD DISTANCE IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE MAKES HARD TO SEE PEDESTRIANS, ANIMALS OR DEBRIS IN THE ROAD AT NIGHT.
THE HEADLIGHTS ARE TOO DIM AND ARE UNSAFE. IN MY 50+ YEARS OF DRIVING, I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED HEADLIGHTS SO BAD. I LIVE IN A DARK RURAL AREA WITHOUT ANY STREETLIGHTS AND LOTS OF BICYCLISTS AND DEER. I HAVE ALREADY HAD MANY NEAR MISSES ON RURAL ROADS, AND FEAR IT'S ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE AN…
THE HEADLIGHT OUTPUT AT NIGHT, PARTICULARLY IN RURAL BACK ROAD AREAS IS LESS THAN ADEQUATE. POOR REALLY. I ORIGINALLY HAD MOISTURE ISSUES IN BOTH HEADLAMP HOUSINGS, HAD BOTH HEADLAMP HOUSINGS REPLACED AND THE LIGHTING SEEMED TO BE BETTER, HOWEVER NOT VERY MUCH. THE HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO HAVE DARK…
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