2014 GMC Sierra 1500: recalls and problems
9 recalls and 859 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting.
Most common problems
What owners report
At low speeds, and not 100% of the time, the power steering will go out while i'm turning. it just does it on its own and will correct itself in a few seconds, usually when i'm done with the turn. it's at very low speeds, like parking in a parking lot or turning around in front of my house. so far no issues turning at normal speeds in traffic. very scary at the low speeds especially since my wife and my young daug
The contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and pulled to the right. no warning lights were illuminated. in addition, the contact stated that while driving over a bump in the road, the vehicle lost automotive power and shut off. the contact restarted the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or deale
I am experiencing ongoing issues with the 6l80e transmission that have significantly affected the performance and reliability of my vehicle. the transmission shifts harshly between gears, hesitates when accelerating, and occasionally slips before engaging. there is also a noticeable shudder during acceleration and inconsistent shifting, especially at lower speeds. these problems have become more frequent over time a
Truck shut off and would not turn back on. negative battery cable so hot it burned skin off. would not start, tried to start clicking sound, radio blipped for a moment.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | ||||
| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC RWD | ||||
| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD | ||||
| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC RWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Sierra 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.