2014 GMC Sierra 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 859 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (212), Steering (162), Service Brakes (149).
Key takeaways
- 859 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 29 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 24 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 212 | 25% |
| Steering | 162 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 149 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 138 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 97 | 11% |
| Power Train | 80 | 9% |
| Engine | 79 | 9% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 58 | 7% |
| Structure | 41 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 31 | 4% |
| Suspension | 30 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 19 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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.
Steering - filed 2026-09-21
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 no issues turning ...
Steering,power Train - filed 2026-08-19
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 shut off. The contact ...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-03
I am experiencing ongoing issues with the 6L80E transmission that have significantly affected the performance and reliability of my vehicle. The transmission shifts harshly between gears, hesitates when accelerating, and occasionally slips before engaging. There is also a noticeable shudder during acceleration and inco...
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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.