2014 GMC Sierra 1500: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500: 9 recalls, 741 owner complaints.
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Recalls
9 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #14V007000 · 2014 · 325,213 vehicles
What's wrong: 3l engine or 5.3l engine.
Why it matters: The overheated exhaust components May melt nearby plastic parts and May result in an engine fire.
The fix: General motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #16V209000 · 2016 · 895,232 vehicles
What's wrong: While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable May be positioned such that the driver slides over it. This movement May result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.
Why it matters: If the tensioner cable separates, the driver May not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016.
Seat belts, Airbags Vehicle recall #16V651000 · 2016 · 3,640,162 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions May cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the sdm software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the sdm replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016.
Steering Vehicle recall #17V414000 · 2017 · 690,685 vehicles
What's wrong: The vehicles May have a temporary loss of electric power steering (eps) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.
Why it matters: If eps assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the eps module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017.
Seat belts, Airbags Vehicle recall #17V437000 · 2017 · 40,683 vehicles
What's wrong: While being previously remedied for recall 16v-651, the affected vehicles May not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions May cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the…
Why it matters: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the sdm software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the sdm replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017.
Equipment Vehicle recall #18V267000 · 2018 · 6,154 vehicles
What's wrong: These extinguishers May become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle May detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:…
Why it matters: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #19V645000 · 2019 · 3,456,719 vehicles
What's wrong: The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump May decrease over time.
Why it matters: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019.
Brakes, Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #19V761000 · 2019 · 652,967 vehicles
What's wrong: 3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the electronic-brake control module (ebcm) software May activate the driveline-protection system.
Why it matters: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ebcm, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019.
Seat belts Vehicle recall #21V245000 · 2021 · 2,568 vehicles
What's wrong: The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat May be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.
Why it matters: A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 7 mention a fire, 16 injuries and 1 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Steering (156): the most common themes are steering problems (132), warning light on (31).
- Exterior lights (148): the most common themes are warning light on (31), stalls / loses power (20).
- Brakes (139): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (29).
- Electrical (128): the most common themes are electrical failure (51), stalls / loses power (48).
The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 has 741 owner complaints, ranking #1 of 33 Sierra 1500 model years for complaints (2.7× the average Sierra 1500 year). Complaints peaked in 2019 (114 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 55,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2013 (116 complaints, 3 recalls), 2015 (719 complaints, 9 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recalls for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 problems?
Owners have filed 741 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are steering (156), exterior lights (148), brakes (139).
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