2014 GMC Sierra 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 864 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (212), Steering (163), Service Brakes (149).
Key takeaways
- 864 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 30 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 25 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 212 | 25% |
| Steering | 163 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 149 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 139 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 97 | 11% |
| Power Train | 80 | 9% |
| Engine | 79 | 9% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 58 | 7% |
| Structure | 41 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 33 | 4% |
| Suspension | 30 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 20 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-11-04
The contact's son owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact was informed by the owner that there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the fuel lines were rusted and the...
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-18
During normal driving conditions and no collision, side/roof rail airbags spontaneously deployed.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-12
While stopped at at a light it turned green and I hit the gas and wouldn't move until I turned it off then back on again..
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More for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.