2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Reliability
The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 has 863 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and steering. Compared with other Sierra 1500 model years, it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Sierra 1500's typical year, while the 2016 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
863
NHTSA owner complaints
9
Recall campaigns
30
Complaints citing a crash
9
Complaints citing a fire
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 model year, filed between 2013 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 212 | 25% |
| Steering | 163 | 19% |
| Service brakes | 149 | 17% |
| Electrical system | 139 | 16% |
| Unknown or other | 97 | 11% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 80 | 9% |
| Engine | 79 | 9% |
| Stability control | 58 | 7% |
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls
9 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2014 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V007000 | Jan 13, 2014 | Engine & cooling — exhaust system | General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or… |
| 16V209000 | Apr 12, 2016 | Seat belts | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the… |
| 16V651000 | Sep 8, 2016 | Air bags — frontal | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet… |
| 17V414000 | Jun 29, 2017 | Steering — electric power assist system | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers. |
| 17V437000 | Jul 10, 2017 | Air bags — frontal | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and… |
| 18V267000 | Apr 26, 2018 | Equipment | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain… |
| 19V645000 | Sep 6, 2019 | Service brakes — power assist / vacuum | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time. |
| 19V761000 | Oct 24, 2019 | Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / wheel speed… | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a… |
| 21V245000 | Apr 8, 2021 | Seat belts — front | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or… |
How the 2014 compares with nearby Sierra 1500 years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Sierra 1500 analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 152 | 3 | Air bags | Better year |
| 2013 | 168 | 3 | Unknown or other | Better year |
| 2014 (this page) | 863 | 9 | Exterior lighting | Caution |
| 2015 | 818 | 9 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2016 | 50 | 8 | Powertrain / transmission | Better year |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 on the used market
- 121 of 1,256 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
- Lights: check headlights (low and high), brake lights and turn signals; condensation inside the housings is worth noting.
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 9 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 reliability FAQ
Is the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 has 863 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and steering. Compared with other Sierra 1500 model years, it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Sierra 1500's typical year, while the 2016 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 are exterior lighting (212), steering (163), service brakes (149), electrical system (139). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, including 14V007000 (engine & cooling — exhaust system) and 16V209000 (seat belts). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 compare with the 2013 and 2015 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2013 has 168 complaints and 3 recalls (better year); the 2015 has 818 complaints and 9 recalls (avoid). The 2014 has 863 complaints and 9 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2014 GMC Sierra 1500?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2014 Sierra 1500, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.