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2014 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2014 GMC Sierra 2500, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Airbags618.8%
  • Steering618.8%
  • Driver assistance412.5%
  • Electrical412.5%
  • Engine412.5%
  • Fuel system39.4%
  • Powertrain (other)39.4%
  • Brakes13.1%
  • Exterior lighting13.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD. My dash has started to crack around the passenger airbag and driverside gauge cluster. Dash material is brittle and serves as a hazard should the airbags deploy during an accident.

NHTSA ID 11555635 · filed Nov 17, 2023

DASHBOARD CRACKED ADJACENT TO PASSENGER AIRBAG POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE SINCE THERE IS BRITTLE PLASTIC IN THE AREA WHERE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WOULD TAKE PLACE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED BEFORE BY ME AND MANY OTHERS AND YET NO ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN BY NHTSA OR GM FOR A REMEDY. I'M SKEPTICAL ABOUT WHETHER IT'S WORTH TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE SUCH REPORTS TO NHTSA WHEN YOUR RESPONSE SOUNDS MORE LIKE IT WAS WRITTEN BY GM CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS RATHER THAN THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVOCATE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE. YOU CLAIM THERE IS INSUFFICIENT DATA TO TAKE ACTION. MODEL YEARS AFFECTED ARE FROM 2007 THROUGH 2014 ON NUMEROUS GM NAMEPLATES IE: AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, TAHOE, SUBURBAN, YUKON (XL), SIERRA AND ESCALADE. ERRING ON THE SIDE OF SAFETY SHOULD, AT LEAST, PROMPT AN INVESTIGATION FROM THE DATA ALREADY RECEIVED. IT SHOULD ALSO BE CONSIDERED THAT THIS DESIGN AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION OCCURRED WHEN GM WAS BEING BAILED OUT BY TAX PAYERS AND QUITE A FEW OF THEM ARE NOW LEFT HOLDING THE BAG WHILE THEY ARE POTENTIALLY AT RISK..

NHTSA ID 11317115 · filed Mar 9, 2020

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

2014 Sierra 2500HD SN ([XXX]) Leaving on vacation towing camper with family Bosch CP4 fuel pump issue left me stranded on a HWY 9 just outside Clinton, AR which is a 2 lane HWY with no shoulder. The vehicle gave me no prior warning, dash board suddenly read power restricted followed immediately with complete power loss as I reached to top of hill. I was forced to steer and brake the truck and camper with no power, down the hill to prevent vehicles from passing at crest of hill. This left me and my family and numerous other drivers in a very dangerous situation as cars tried to pass. I had to open the hood and try to determine what was going on. I directed traffic until a Van Buren County, AR Sherriff’s Deputy arrived scolding me to get the truck and trailer out of the highway. I was forced to unhook trailer in middle of HWY and leave it. All the while, vehicles passing in danger of head on collision because there was only one officer directing both sides of traffic. GM is aware of this issue that cost me $10336 at GM Dealership where repaired. Had I been aware, I would have had this replaced this Bosch CP4 part to prevent the unsafe conditions I encountered. One message came on dash, restricted power, and I was powerless. Final Bill stated “Found Injection pump has come apart internally and has put metal through the system.” Internet search stated: According to InjectorsDirect.com, the 2011-2016 Duramax suffers from a high pressure fuel pump issue unique to this year-range model. Failure of this CP4 pump is usually catastrophic, causing metal particulates to contaminate the entire fuel system. Please help this from happening to another person. These trucks are advertised showing families pulling campers traveling through mountains. That is exactly what my family was doing. I have additional documentation if needed. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID 11460479 · filed Apr 12, 2022

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COURTESY BUICK GMC (205-718-7565, LOCATED AT 1857 EDWARDS LAKE RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED OPTIONS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE CONTACT DISAGREED, STATING THAT THE COST WAS TOO HIGH. THE FAILURE RECURRED MORE FREQUENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.

NHTSA ID 11243663 · filed Aug 13, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, INCLUDING THE STABILITRAC WARNING INDICATOR. ALSO WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. FURTHERMORE, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF MOMENTARILY AND RESTARTED. KEY BUICK GMC (4660 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

NHTSA ID 11191374 · filed Mar 25, 2019

TRACTION CONTROL / STABILI TRAK CAM ON THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT HADE TO MANUAL IT TO SHIFT

NHTSA ID 10992145 · filed May 30, 2017

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Backing out of driveway, suddenly lost the transmission. I was stranded at about a 45-degree angle into the traffic lane. I had no gear position indication (an automatic) and couldn't move the truck under it's own power. Shut it off and restarted twice before I got it into "limp-mode" and, while abrupt and harsh, managed to get back into my driveway. Found fault code U0101, Lost Communication with TCM (Transmission Control Module). Had never heard that this has become a common problem. Discovered quickly GM has no parts available, no repairs available, and that it is happening to thousands of GM trucks from model years 2008 to 2015. The truck is useless without this module function. We use this truck to tow a 12000+ lb. travel trailer. I can't imagine how bad this could have been in freeway traffic with such a load. Have been told GM put the part on a national back order in October of 2022, with no estimate of availability. It's now late August of 2023 and still nothing available. Has me concerned that one of these vehicles could stall right in front of me in traffic! I can't afford to replace this vehicle, can't move it, and am relegated to going to work on a motorcycle- in traffic with other GM trucks just waiting to experience this failure. And winter is coming...

NHTSA ID 11540851 · filed Aug 25, 2023

THE REAR SLIDING WINDOW STOPPED WORKING AFTER I TRIED TO OPEN IT USING THE SWITCH LOCATED NEAR THE REARVIEW MIRROR. IT HAD ONLY BEEN OPENED LESS THAN 12 TIMES.

NHTSA ID 11300382 · filed Jan 20, 2020

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as needed. The contact stated performed a diagnostic test on the vehicle and determined that the engine control module (ECM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were both contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 74,319.

NHTSA ID 11475195 · filed Jul 21, 2022

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, INCLUDING THE STABILITRAC WARNING INDICATOR. ALSO WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. FURTHERMORE, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF MOMENTARILY AND RESTARTED. KEY BUICK GMC (4660 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

NHTSA ID 11191374 · filed Mar 25, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

2014 Sierra 2500HD SN ([XXX]) Leaving on vacation towing camper with family Bosch CP4 fuel pump issue left me stranded on a HWY 9 just outside Clinton, AR which is a 2 lane HWY with no shoulder. The vehicle gave me no prior warning, dash board suddenly read power restricted followed immediately with complete power loss as I reached to top of hill. I was forced to steer and brake the truck and camper with no power, down the hill to prevent vehicles from passing at crest of hill. This left me and my family and numerous other drivers in a very dangerous situation as cars tried to pass. I had to open the hood and try to determine what was going on. I directed traffic until a Van Buren County, AR Sherriff’s Deputy arrived scolding me to get the truck and trailer out of the highway. I was forced to unhook trailer in middle of HWY and leave it. All the while, vehicles passing in danger of head on collision because there was only one officer directing both sides of traffic. GM is aware of this issue that cost me $10336 at GM Dealership where repaired. Had I been aware, I would have had this replaced this Bosch CP4 part to prevent the unsafe conditions I encountered. One message came on dash, restricted power, and I was powerless. Final Bill stated “Found Injection pump has come apart internally and has put metal through the system.” Internet search stated: According to InjectorsDirect.com, the 2011-2016 Duramax suffers from a high pressure fuel pump issue unique to this year-range model. Failure of this CP4 pump is usually catastrophic, causing metal particulates to contaminate the entire fuel system. Please help this from happening to another person. These trucks are advertised showing families pulling campers traveling through mountains. That is exactly what my family was doing. I have additional documentation if needed. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID 11460479 · filed Apr 12, 2022

The vehicle experienced a catastrophic failure of the fuel pump while towing a horse trailer on a busy state highway. This was a major safety risk because the vehicle gave no warning before it just stop working. It was a miracle we were able to coast off the highway into a wide spot that was able to accommodate both the truck and the horse trailer. The truck only has 77,000 miles and we are being told that none of the repair is covered under warranty. We were also told that the fuel pump has completely contaminated the entire fuel systems, including the injectors so everything must be replaced. The quote we received from the dealership for this massive repair is $12,208.59. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms occurred until the truck died. Once the truck died, it could not be restarted and then began displaying a code that said the fuel filter needed to be replaced.

NHTSA ID 11458816 · filed Mar 29, 2022

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE GEAR SHIFT WENT LOOSE WHEN I STOPPED AND WENT TO PUT IT IN PARK. THEN NO ABILITY TO SHIFT OR RE-START THE TRUCK. THE CABLE BROKE AND I WAS TOLD THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE. MY REPORT SAYS THAT THERE ARE NO UN-REPAIRED RECALLS ON THIS TRUCK. WHY IS THERE NO RECALL ON THIS KNOWN ISSUE?

NHTSA ID 11362309 · filed Oct 1, 2020

THE BIGGEST PROBLEM (OUT OF MANY) THAT MAKES THIS VEHICLE UNSAFE, STRESSFUL, AND DISCOMFORTING TO DRIVE IS HOW IT WILL RANDOMLY DECIDES TO RAISE THE IDLE TO 900+ RPM (IN GEAR) AND BASICALLY DRIVES IT'S SELF. DURING THIS CONDITION IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE VEHICLE. BECAUSE OF ITS RANDOM PATTERN IT CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN $3500 IN BODY DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. THANK GOD NO ONE WAS HURT. WEAR AND TEAR IS DRASTICALLY INCREASED AS THE VEHICLE IS TRYING TO DRIVE ON ITS OWN AS I'M TRYING TO STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, STOP SIGNS, OR SIMPLY PARKING. DRIVE-TRAIN IS BANGING, BRAKES ARE WORKING HARDER, AND FUEL IS BEING WASTED. NOW, ADD A PAYLOAD OR TRAILER AS I OFTEN DO AND PROBLEMS ARE MAGNIFIED. ESSENTIALLY THE VEHICLE IS AGING AND WEARING ITS SELF OUT BEFORE ITS TIME. I HAVE BEEN ORDERED BY PIMA COUNTY COURT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE FIXED OR REPLACE. THE OFFICER THAT GAVE ME THE CITATION WITNESSED THE HIGH ENGINE IDLE AND AGREED THAT IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO STOP ESPECIALLY WITH A LOADED TRAILER AS I HAD THAT DAY. OFFICER ALSO TESTIFIED THIS IN COURT ON 11/4/2015. THERE IS A CURRENT LAW SUIT IN CALIFORNIA FOR THIS DEFECT. MY LOCAL DEALERS WILL NOT WORK ON VEHICLE ANYMORE DO LIABILITY AND TOLD ME TAKE IT UP WITH GM. GM HAS PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE.

NHTSA ID 10824723 · filed Feb 7, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

2014 Sierra 2500HD SN ([XXX]) Leaving on vacation towing camper with family Bosch CP4 fuel pump issue left me stranded on a HWY 9 just outside Clinton, AR which is a 2 lane HWY with no shoulder. The vehicle gave me no prior warning, dash board suddenly read power restricted followed immediately with complete power loss as I reached to top of hill. I was forced to steer and brake the truck and camper with no power, down the hill to prevent vehicles from passing at crest of hill. This left me and my family and numerous other drivers in a very dangerous situation as cars tried to pass. I had to open the hood and try to determine what was going on. I directed traffic until a Van Buren County, AR Sherriff’s Deputy arrived scolding me to get the truck and trailer out of the highway. I was forced to unhook trailer in middle of HWY and leave it. All the while, vehicles passing in danger of head on collision because there was only one officer directing both sides of traffic. GM is aware of this issue that cost me $10336 at GM Dealership where repaired. Had I been aware, I would have had this replaced this Bosch CP4 part to prevent the unsafe conditions I encountered. One message came on dash, restricted power, and I was powerless. Final Bill stated “Found Injection pump has come apart internally and has put metal through the system.” Internet search stated: According to InjectorsDirect.com, the 2011-2016 Duramax suffers from a high pressure fuel pump issue unique to this year-range model. Failure of this CP4 pump is usually catastrophic, causing metal particulates to contaminate the entire fuel system. Please help this from happening to another person. These trucks are advertised showing families pulling campers traveling through mountains. That is exactly what my family was doing. I have additional documentation if needed. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID 11460479 · filed Apr 12, 2022

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

I AM WRITING REGARDING AN ISSUE WITH MY 2014 GMC SIERRA. I PURCHASED THE TRUCK IN 2014 AND HAVE NOTICED AN ISSUE WITH THE HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT AND IN THE RAIN. THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH ILLUMINATION WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. IS THERE A SERVICE ISSUE OR RECALL IN PLACE TO FIX THIS ISSUE? I HAVE REQUESTED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS IN MY 2014 SIERRA BE REPLACED WITH THE 2016 HEADLIGHTS. THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. THE DEALER IS WILLING TO CHANGE THE BULBS IN THE LAMP BUT NOT REPLACE THE LAMPS SAME AS THE 2016 MODEL UNLESS THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN OR RECALL. I AM STILL WORKING WITH THE DEALER AS WELL AS GMC CORPORATE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. I AM BEEN FLASHED BY OTHER DRIVERS TO INDICATE I DON'T HAVE HEADLIGHTS ON BUT THEY WERE ON AS WELL AS BEING PULLED OVER BY THE HIGHWAY PATROL WHO THOUGH MY HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT ON. I HAVE NOTICED OTHER COMPLAINTS ON GMC MESSAGE BOARDS AS WELL AS OTHER PLACES ONLINE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE TO SEE IF IT CAN BE ADDRESSED. THE ONLY WAY GMC WILL ADDRESS IT IS BY RECALL OR LAWSUIT.

NHTSA ID 10870438 · filed May 23, 2016

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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