Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 743 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V245000 Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner Cable May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V761000 Software Error May Cause Unintended Braking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V645000 Vacuum Pump May Decrease Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V267000 Fire Extinguisher May Be Clogged or Inoperable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V437000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V414000 Temporary Loss of Electric Power Steering (EPS) NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V651000 Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V209000 Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner Cable Can Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V007000 Overheating Of Exhaust Components may cause Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 156 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 148 complaints
- Service Brakes 139 complaints
- Electrical System 129 complaints
- Unknown or Other 91 complaints
- Engine 69 complaints
Of the 743 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 743 complaints, owners report 16 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 displays an average level of reliability, with 743 complaints and 9 recalls highlighting notable issues, especially with steering and braking systems. However, given the model year and the number of vehicles sold, these figures are reasonable. Recall data specifically pointed out potential problems with seat belts and power assist steering, but the overall issues are not excessive compared to similar vehicles of the same age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| braking system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid exchange
- Coolant replacement
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Cabin air filter change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering assist warnings
- Brake pedal stiffness
- Electrical short circuits
- Unusual engine noise
- Seat belt tensions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.