2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 743 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,070miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 743 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,070 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Clock and outside air temp readings are so small, you can't see them, without taking your eyes off the road, long enough to bend over close to the radio. This is as bad as someone using a cell phone to send and receive text. I have driven off the road twice, but have not crashed yet. My GM dealer says, the readings can not be made larger, and to be very careful.”
NHTSA complaint #10749057, filed 2015-08, 12 miles“Took the truck to get a diagnostic check due to the truck in driveway would not go into reverse so husband put it in drive to pull up a little to see if it would help to then go into reverse, instead, the truck jerked so hard & almost threw my husband & son into the garage door that morning. Husband & son came back in all shook up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11361367, filed 2020-09“The backseat headrests do not remain in the upright position. They slide down with the slightest contact from the person's head. The maintenance/service person at the dealership indicated that there has been numerous complaints from owners. He indicated that at this time it is a no fix problem. This is unacceptable and does not meet the national highway traffic boards regulations on headrest equipment. This is a real safety concern. The service department indicated that a latch needs to be installed to hold the headrest in place. …”
NHTSA complaint #10749308, filed 2015-08Related recalls
- 18V267000Apr 26, 2018General 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…Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2009–2014, Savana 2009–2018, Chevrolet Express 2009–2018 +6 more
Related service bulletins
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- 10252774Mar 26, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 10252126Mar 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- 10251888Mar 11, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
- 10251889Mar 10, 2024This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
- 10251710Feb 22, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a restricted part due to stock limitation.
- 10250006Jan 31, 2024This Preliminary information communicates to dealers of a known issue with failed map update
- 10249590Jan 16, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249980Jan 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
156 complaintsExterior lighting
148 complaintsBrakes
144 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 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