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GMC Sierra 1500 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

743Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
50Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Steering156 complaints

156 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V414000.

Lighting148 complaints

148 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes144 complaints

144 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V645000, 19V761000.

Electrical System129 complaints

129 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other91 complaints

91 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine74 complaints

74 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V007000.

Power Train69 complaints

69 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems61 complaints

61 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts19 complaints

19 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 16V209000, 16V651000, 17V437000, 21V245000.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V267000.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

14V007000Reported January 13, 2014 - 325,213 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 325,213 vehicles across all affected models.

16V209000Reported April 12, 2016 - 895,232 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 895,232 vehicles across all affected models.

16V651000Reported September 8, 2016 - 3,640,162 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 3,640,162 vehicles across all affected models.

17V414000Reported June 29, 2017 - 690,685 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 690,685 vehicles across all affected models.

17V437000Reported July 10, 2017 - 40,683 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 40,683 vehicles across all affected models.

18V267000Reported April 26, 2018 - 6,154 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 6,154 vehicles across all affected models.

19V645000Reported September 6, 2019 - 3,456,719 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 3,456,719 vehicles across all affected models.

19V761000Reported October 24, 2019 - 652,967 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 652,967 vehicles across all affected models.

21V245000Reported April 8, 2021 - 2,568 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,568 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE18012Opened November 20, 2018 - Closed April 10, 2022

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 19V645000.

PE18012Opened November 20, 2018 - Closed April 10, 2022

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 19V645000.

PE18012Opened November 20, 2018 - Closed April 10, 2022

Brake Vacuum Pump Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 19V645000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201438
201544
201676
2017113
201888
2019114
202073
202137
202243
202336
202432
202533
202616
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.