2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 3%of 743 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the suspension of the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, 3% of the 743 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dec. 11,2017 driving under 20 MPH on a local road speed limit 30mph ball joint pulled out of control arm front drivers side. Front wheel fell over caused damage to tire and rim and disabled ABS system by cutting wires. Lucky I was not on interstate 84 going 65 MPH in fishkill new york truck could have crashed with other vehicles or caused serious injury to occupants of my vehicle could have caused vehicle to roll over. …”
NHTSA complaint #11063240, filed 2018-01, 24,045 miles“I have a 2014 Gmc sierra, I took my truck in to get it serviced, 2 weeks ago. At the time, when I was reversing you could hear a clicking noise, when I would back up, or brake, also going over any bump in the road, at very low speeds, ( exm. 5 MPH to 15 MPH), well, the dealer came back and told me, my break booster had to be replaced, and they lubed and cleaned my u-joints and lead springs on the rear end. …”
NHTSA complaint #10611137, filed 2014-07, 7,000 miles“I have a 2014 Gmc SIERRA 1500 slt crew cab. The vehicle has a vibration above 40 MPH since I purchased the vehicle new in july 2013. They attempted to fix this once already by rebalancing the wheels but still has the same issue. It appears I'm not the only one with this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10576609, filed 2014-04, 50 miles“Truck vibrated new with 8 miles when we first drove it home. Pinpointed specific speeds and returned 9+ times to dealership over 7 months. Tires (twice), shocks and rear end were all replaced but did not stop vibration. 5 months from purchase we were followed by a neighbor and they saw my truck dog tracking (traveling sideways down the road). Dealer noted but would not follow at distance and speed required to witness the dog tracking . Dealer told me they were clueless and come get the truck. Local auto repair shop followed me and said there is definitely a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10733208, filed 2015-07, 1,865 miles“Vibration between 60 and 85 miles per hour has been occurring since 28000 miles on vehicle currently vehicle has 40000 miles. On 9/23 2018 experienced more violent shaking of entire cab to the point had to shut vehicle off. Did visual inspection saw nothing started vehicle up again no vibration for 20 miles started again continued to destination. Took to dealership unwilling to preform vibration analysis as recommended in GM bulletin pi1354c.”
NHTSA complaint #11131873, filed 2018-09, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10247352Nov 14, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 10 | 2% |
| 2020 | 18 | 4% |
| 2019 | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 4% |
| 2017 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 | 15 | 4% |
| 2015 | 17 | 2% |
| 2014 | 24 | 3% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 9 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2006 | 11 | 8% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 5% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 7% |
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 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.
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