2014 GMC Sierra Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 62%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 725miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2014 GMC Sierra, 62% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 725 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle lights are very dim even with the high beams on. While driving at night can barely see in front of me. These are a hazard to me and others, since not being able to see a good distance in front of the vehicle makes hard to see pedestrians, animals or debris in the road at night.”
NHTSA complaint #10855440, filed 2016-04, 9 miles“My complaint is with the how dim the oem headlights are. I have complained to Gmc regarding the headlights and the response is that they are ok with how dim the lights are. Compared to other vehicles I own/have owned the headlights are extremely dim to the point of being dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10678353, filed 2015-01, 50 miles“The headlights are so good, they helped to save the life of several deer which I could clearly see up ahead, just above the crest of the road. The deer started to dash across the road, which was not lit, and I could clearly see them and properly steered clear of the deer. The headlights on this truck are the best I have ever had !! I find the 2014 Gmc Sierra as the most well equipped vehicle I have ever driven. …”
NHTSA complaint #10648148, filed 2014-10, 750 miles“It was the first time I drove this new Gmc at night and I couldn't see anything almost hit a huge moose cause I didn't see it. The headlights are awful and its terrifying to drive at night. Went to dealer and told them about the headlights they said they had numerous complaints but GM has no fix. These headlights are going to cause multiple accidents simply driving 45 MPH feels like you can out run the headlights in high beam.”
NHTSA complaint #10648482, filed 2014-10, 964 miles“The vehicles headlights are dangerously ineffective. They rarely illuminate the distance between 2 telephone poles. The ineffectiveness of the headlights is amplified on hills or on any turn. The during the transition from decline to incline, you sometimes have barely a trucks length of illumination. Any corner on a dark road requires a severe decrease in travel speed to avoid over driving the lights. I have never driven a vehicle that made me feel more apprehensive to get behind the wheel after dark. …”
NHTSA complaint #10790500, filed 2015-11, 11,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10057993Jun 1, 2015General motors 2014-2015 gmc sierra, gmc sierra 1500: some vehicles are experiencing poor headlight performance when driving in rural dark areas. *lj updated 1/22/16.
- 10057992Mar 1, 2015General motors 2014-2015 gmc sierra, gmc sierra 1500: information regarding poor headlight performance when driving in very dark rural areas.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 30 | 57% |
| 2014 | 63 | 62% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2014 GMC Sierra
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 GMC Sierra
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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