GMC Sierra problems
0 safety recalls. 846 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ON VEHICLE FAILED TO ILLUMINATE PROPERLY. THE HEADLIGHTS WERE DIM AND IMPAIRED THE CONTACT'S VISION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN…
LOST NORMAL BRAKING GOING DOWN A STEEP HILL AT 25 MPH , HAD TO USE BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE PEDAL JUST TO STOP.
THE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS TRUCK ARE UNSAFE. THEY DO NOT PUT OUT ENOUGH LIGHT ON DARK NIGHTS AND ESPECIALLY ON NIGHTS WERE THERE IS RAIN. THEY DO NOT REACH BEYOND THE EDGE OF THE ROAD WAY PAST THE FOG LINES,. OR EXTEND THAT FAR UP THE ROAD IN FRONT OF THE TRUCK. *TR
THE HEADLIGHT PERFORMANCE ON THIS TRUCK IS THE WORST I'VE SEEN IN ANY VEHICLE, BUT FOR A TRUCK, I CANNOT BELIEVE THEY ARE ALLOWED ON THE ROAD AT NIGHT. THE OWNER'S MANUAL STATES THEY ARE FACTORY SET AND DO NOT NEED ADJUSTMENT. THAT INFORMATION WAS OBVIOUSLY NOT CHECKED DURING…
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Common questions
Is the 2014 GMC Sierra reliable?
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 846 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 GMC Sierra has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
What's the most common problem on the 2014 GMC Sierra?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is lighting, with 193 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $250 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my GMC Sierra has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 GMC Sierra?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 846 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.