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 WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
2014 GMC Sierra lighting problems
moderate 193 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
Complaints
193
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$250
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
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 THE QUALITY CHECK OR CHECKED BUT FELT IT WAS AS GOOD AS IT GETS. ON HIGH BEAM, THE DRIVER'S SIDE LIGHT IS POINTING SO FA…
THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. I CAN NOT SEE VERY FAR DOWN THE ROAD AND I CAN NOT SEE THE SHOULDERS OF THE ROADWAY. IT IS NOT VERY SAFE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT WITH THE FACTORY INSTALLED HEADLIGHTS.
HEADLIGHTS ARE TOO DIM IN 2014 GMC SIERRA. TO THE POINT OF DANGEROUS TO PEDESTRIANS AND WILDLIFE. THE LIGHTS HINDER THE ABILITY OF DRIVERS TO SEE AND AVOID ANYTHING THAT MAY WONDER INTO THE VEHICLES PATH. BY THE TIME THE HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATE THE OBJECT IT'LL BE TOO LATE! "SAVE SOME LIFE", PERSUADE GENERAL MOTORS TO FIX FUTURE VEHICLES AND POSSIBLY RECALL EXISTING ONES. *TR
THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY POOR. I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS AND THE LACK OF NIGHT VISION WITH THE 2014 SIERRA IS THE WORST OF ANY CAR I HAVE EVER DRIVEN. I USED TO WORK ON MY FAMILY FARM BACK IN THE 1980S AND OUR OLD TRACTORS AND COMBINES HAD BETTER NIGHT VISIBILITY THAN MY BRAND NEW SIERRA. GMC, YOU MUST FIX THIS NOW! I GUARANTEE YOU WILL HAVE A MAJOR LAWSUIT ON YOUR HANDS IF YOU DON'T. THIS IS SUC…
I BOUGHT MY 2014 GMC SIERRA BRAND NEW IN DEC 2014 AND HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER WITHIN 3 WEEKS BECAUSE I WAS SURE THERE WAS A DEFECT WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ! YOU CAN ONLY SEE MAYBE 30 FEET IN FRONT OF YOU AND NOTHING IF YOU MAKE ANY TURN ON A DARK ROAD WITH NO STREETLIGHTS ! THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHTS AND THEY MEET ALL GENERAL MOTORS SPECIFICATIONS ...I H…
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2014 GMC Sierra?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 193 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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