2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 144about this part
- Share
- 19%of 743 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 144 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, 19% of the 743 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my truck at slow speeds and applying brakes, the brake pedal will get hard and unable to stop vehicle. It has occurred while backing a trailer town hill towards a lake and I was unable to stop the truck only able to have friend block the tire so I could put in drive. It has occurred while approaching stop signs and also frequently in parking lots.”
NHTSA complaint #11131959, filed 2018-09, 101,000 miles“No warning of brake failure especially when backing down a hill at low r.p.m with a boat trailer. This is a very dangerous problem that needs to be addressed a.s.a.p. No warning lights were displayed and no issues before this happened. I'm just glad it was me and not someone else ( wife ) backing us in the water. Please address this as a very serious issue. Someone could have lost their life”
NHTSA complaint #11164629, filed 2019-01, 48,500 miles“Coming to a stop in a parking lot the brake pedal became very hard and would not stop the forward motion of the truck. The truck hit the curb stopping its forward motion. No damage to the the truck. I had the problem diagnosed as a bad brake vac pump. The pump was replaced for 496.00 . The truck only had 26000 miles , I have told that this is not that uncommon.”
NHTSA complaint #11043192, filed 2017-11, 26,000 miles“Brake pedal got hard , the dash center gave no warning and still has no fault light or any brake warnings lights. We where driving on a city street ,when the brakes stopped working, driving through a red light because we couldn't stop the vehicle and popped the street curb, into an empty property lot”
NHTSA complaint #11202620, filed 2019-04, 30 miles“Tried to stop tuck when parking. Brakes were extremely hard and truck came to a slow stop while I was mashing the breaks with all my might. There was break fluid all around right front tire. Dealership found engine oil in vacuum line of vacuum pump due to valve stuck in pump causing hard brake pedal. Replaced vacuum pump, pipe, brake booster and master cylinder, fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #11047239, filed 2017-11, 72,508 milesRelated recalls
- 19V761000Oct 24, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500…Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018, Chevrolet Tahoe 2015–2020, GMC Yukon 2015–2020 +2 more
- 19V645000Sep 6, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC…Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018, Tahoe 2015–2018 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11007761Sep 13, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that a customer may request the factory Integrated Trailer Brake Control be bypassed and their…
- 11007691Sep 11, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10251685Feb 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 11 | 3% |
| 2023 | 17 | 3% |
| 2022 | 30 | 5% |
| 2021 | 25 | 4% |
| 2020 | 55 | 11% |
| 2019 | 114 | 17% |
| 2018 | 44 | 14% |
| 2017 | 108 | 30% |
| 2016 | 106 | 31% |
| 2015 | 229 | 32% |
| 2014 | 144 | 19% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 25 | 10% |
| 2006 | 67 | 46% |
| 2005 | 50 | 28% |
| 2004 | 67 | 32% |
| 2003 | 105 | 58% |
| 2002 | 127 | 77% |
| 2001 | 108 | 77% |
| 2000 | 131 | 72% |
| 1999 | 103 | 65% |
| 1998 | 18 | 31% |
| 1997 | 18 | 22% |
| 1996 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
156 complaintsExterior lighting
148 complaintsElectrical system
129 complaintsOther or unknown
92 complaintsEngine
69 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
69 complaintsElectronic stability control
56 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology