2014 GMC Sierra Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 GMC Sierra. Part of Generation 4 (K2XX) — 2014–2018.

20132015
Complaints
132
per 10K Sold
6.2
US Sales
211,833
Crashes
8
Fires
2
Injuries
15
Fatalities
Recalls
11

Worst 2014 GMC Sierra Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#160 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:4,738 mi
#210 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:15,126 mi
#39 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:11,800 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 GMC Sierra.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
60
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,738
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,126
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
11,800
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
4,092
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
58,414
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
46,704
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,450
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,430
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Tailgate
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 GMC Sierra

11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,195,578 vehicles.

13V544000Equipment:other:labels
~1,808 affected

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Sierra HD vehicles, and model year 2013 GMC Savana compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles that fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 303 "Fuel System Integrity of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." In the affected vehicles, the text of the CNG fuel-only label is smaller than the required size, and as a result, may be less noticeable.

15V640000Electrical System:ignition
~3,073 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks manufactured January 24, 2014, to February 26, 2014, 2015 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured February 12, 2014 and Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured February 6, 2014, to February 13, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.

14V614000Electrical System
~106,307 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

14V446000Seats
~124,007 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

14V374000Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)
~392,459 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles, and model year 2015 GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical signal short may cause the transfer case to shift to neutral without the driver's input.

14V345000Other Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
~184 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 15, 2013, to January 29, 2014, and GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured September 19, 2013, to February 8, 2014, and equipped with both optional accessory all-weather floor mats (option RPO VAV) and optional vinyl flooring (option RPO BG9). The affected vehicles built with the vinyl flooring option do not have the retention features necessary to properly secure the floor mat on the driver's side.

14V301000Electrical System:software · Seat Belts:front:warning Light/devices
~57,512 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban vehicles equipped with a base radio and an internal amplifier. The radios in the affected vehicles may become inoperative, and as a result, there would be no audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened with the key in the ignition or no audible seat belt warning indicating the seat belts were not buckled. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

14V246000Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
~477 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 23, 2013, through March 25, 2014, 2014 GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured May 25, 2013, through March 31, 2014, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 27, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment may not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack.

14V152000Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
~489,936 affected

General Motors LLC (GM ) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 series and model year 2015 Suburban and Tahoe; GMC model year 2014 Sierra Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 Series and model year 2015 Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (feature code MYC). The subject vehicles may have a transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in the fitting.

13V488000Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint
~18,972 affected

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, through September 10, 2013, and equipped with manual reclining seatbacks. In the affected vehicles, either of the front seatbacks may have play. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202a, "Head Restraints."

+ 1 more recalls

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2014 GMC Sierra — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 GMC Sierra reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2014 GMC Sierra has 132 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 11 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 60 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 GMC Sierra?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (60 complaints, avg 4,738 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (10 complaints, avg 15,126 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 11,800 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 GMC Sierra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 11,572 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 GMC Sierra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 GMC Sierra include 8 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 GMC Sierra have any recalls?
Yes — 11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,195,578 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 GMC Sierra?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full GMC Sierra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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