2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems
- 29
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 29 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 6 records
- failure recurred · 6 records
- power steering · 5 records
- without warning · 4 records
- tapping brakes · 4 records
- brakes entire · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the service stabilitrac warning indicator illuminated, the door locks activated independently, and the power steering failed. Additionally, the vehicle independently turned off and on within a few seconds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle…
ODI 11231077
Electrical System · Engine
I've always liked your gmc trucks but mostly been a ford owner so this december i bought a 2014 gmc sierra 1500 with 98,000 miles... Really love the truck but then start by having problems.. First my passenger window wouldn't roll down all the way ..got that fixed..then my rear drivers door lock don't work..and the big one my ac condenser has a leak ($1500 fix)which supposedly is a common problem with this…
ODI 11229968
Body · Engine · Power Train
I purchased my vehicle brand new in order to avoid unexpected expenses that one sometimes inquire when we purchase a used vehicle. However, the truck has given me nothing but mechanical issues i've head engine power loss problems, have gone through two air conditioner major issues, radiator gone bad, transmission go out and the most recent my roof started to leak. As i did more research i came to discover that i am…
ODI 11143374
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
While slowing down at traffic truck felt like it was super heavy and kept going, brake pedal got hard and could not press down. Ac went out on me twice do to bad compressor and had to repair at dealer. Transmission knocks when slowing down and hard shifts like its going to break. Also visibility is poor on vehicle when driving at night as the light are very dim. Had to buy alternate lights but still dim.
ODI 11166353
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
The truck dies at any moment. Stability track system warning pops up in the little screen and the steering wheel is blocked when this happen. After these to things happens the truck shut down. Sometimes, after a few minutes the truck comes back to normal. This has happened to me for like 10 times in a period of like 15 months. I have taken to the dealer like 6 times and they haven't found the problem. They have…
ODI 11127971
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
The truck will completely turn off, loss of electrical, power steering, braking - everything. First time was on highway30mph in traffic 2nd time highway going 45-50 in traffic & today in parking lot, turning in to droppoff lane an childs school. No stearing and hit the curb.
ODI 11124472
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
While tapping the brakes, the vehicle's headlights will dim. Occasionally, while tapping the brakes, the entire dashboard (including the touchscreen) turn off and restart. On 6/18/18, while travelling on a highway at 40 miles an hour and approaching a red light, i applied the brakes and the entire car shut down, including the power steering, power brakes, and engine. I had to place the car into neutral and turn it…
ODI 11102779
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
On making a turn at low speed, my engine has cut out completely. I had full loss of acceleration, power steering ,ac, radio. I put the truck in neutral and restart the engine to get to safety. This has occurred 3 times in the last 20 days.twice in city traffic, once on the highway, turning off for gas. The "service steering assist" light appeared. I took the truck for a full diagnostic at a local electric repair…
ODI 11099585
Engine
Radiator coolant leaking. Either a crack in radiator or the hoses are leaking. Vehicle only has 50,000 miles
ODI 11111124
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
While tapping the brakes, the vehicle's headlights will dim occasionally. 2 times now while tapping the brakes, the entire dashboard (including the touchscreen) turn off and restart. The first time was travelling on a highway and the second time was on my driveway, i applied the brakes and the entire car shut down, including the power steering, power brakes, and engine. That time i rolled out of my driveway and into…
ODI 11118614
Body · Engine · Visibility/Wiper
Began running rough bad lifters. Also interior is beginning to rust. Hheadlights are terrible it aka nearly impossible to see.
ODI 11308826
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Seat Belts · Steering
I temporarily had no control over the vehicle causing me to have an accident. While driving down a residential street approaching a stop sign intersection i merged into the center of st to pass a trashcan and in the process of returning to my correct position on the road i suddenly had no steering. Panicking from the loss i pressed my brakes an attempt to bring vehicle to a stop but was unsuccessful because the…
Crash reported
ODI 11067095
Engine
Radiator leak. Took truck to shop to find out why fluid leaking under truck. Upon inspection they found that the radiator had fractured. The repair people found that there had been a recall in 2014 for gmc sierra's, but ours wasn't listed. A radiator should not fail on a 3 1/2 year old vehicle. The specific special coverage # 15829 stated that cycling of the thermostat may result in stress fractures of the radiator.…
ODI 11019408
Electrical System · Engine
First instance: (this issue happened three times in one day before being able to be repaired) without warning the vehicle lost all power and the motor died while traveling at approx. 35mph for several seconds. When it powered back up everything was reset as if the battery had been disconnected. The dealership found a "loose ground wire" underneath the dashboard and attributed the occurrence to this. Second…
ODI 11019959
Engine
I purchased the vehicle pre-owned certified in late may 2017. Ac went out 1 week later. Vehicle has bumper to bumper warranty for 12 months or 12k miles. Vehicle was taken to folsom buick gmc and found "a/c condenser leaking...recommend replacement parts on order" part number 84211191. I was advised part was on back order. Going on 45 days with no ac, as the part is still on back order. In sacramento, ca where daily…
ODI 11010382
Engine · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 35 mph, the front driver and passenger seats became loose and began to shift independently. The contact also smelled radiator fluid due to the fact that the radiator cracked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made of aware of the issue and…
ODI 10971683
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
When driving recently, my check engine light started flashing along with my stabilitrak light coming on. The vehicle started vibrating. The vibrating was especially rough while idle. The vibration was also rough while in lower gears and while braking. When brought in for service i was told it was a corroded ignition coil. This is the second time this has happened. I bought the vehicle new and it currently has about…
ODI 10970437
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle slowed and the abs, brake, check engine, and other indicators illuminated. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and was later driven home. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10930061
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 5 mph, the steering wheel began to steer back and forth independently without warning. The contact stated that the engine stalled while the failure was occurring. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure…
ODI 10994538
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving 25 mph and making a left or right turn, the vehicle jerked violently and caused the steering wheel to become erratic. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,800.
ODI 10914083
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
Steering wheel springs/snaps (hard) in the opposite direction that the wheel is being turned and steering control is lost. When this does not shut the engine off, the only way to regain steering control is to restart the vehicle. When this does cause the engine to shut off the steering is restored with the restart. The stabili trak indicator appears just for an instant on the dic when this happens. Note: this is not…
ODI 10936655
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
The problem started while backing a trailer and turning. The stabiltrack light came on and the steering wheel jerked out of my hand. It happened a few more times and then the truck died. Later while driving the stabilitrack light would flash on and the dic would go black. The a.c. Would also go out and come back on. It would also do this when turning on the signal light or stepping on the brake pedal. I was in a…
ODI 10904272
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Vehicle will lose power and shut off while driving, while in reverse i have had the steering wheel ripped out of my hands. Random error messages on dic, random starting issues. Taken to shop multiple times, they cannot find an issue.
ODI 10865555
Body · Engine
Radiator leaking from top corner driver side and passennger also rust on frame
ODI 10823845
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. While driving at a low speed on an incline, the vehicle rolled backwards and then stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle functioned as intended. The failure…
ODI 10807692