2014 Gmc SIERRA 2500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2014 Gmc SIERRA 2500 has 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (18% of all complaints), specifically: my dash cracked and i see this is a real problem. they say $900 to fix and my truck has just 40k on it and less then 2 years old.. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 4 crash reports

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

7 complaints

18%

• MY DASH CRACKED AND I SEE THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM. THEY SAY $900 TO FIX AND MY TRUCK HAS JUST 40K ON IT AND LESS THEN 2 YEARS OLD.
• THERE IS A SMALL CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD NEXT TO THE AIRBAG. GMC WILL NOT REPAIR IT AT THEIR COST.
• I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NOVEMBER 26 2016, WITHIN A MONTH I WAS SITIING IN MY DRIVEWAY I TURNED THE TRUCK ON WHEN I WENT OUT TO GO TO WORK IN THE MORNING I GOT A BUNCH OF FLASHING LIGHTS SERVICE STABILITRAK, SERVICE 4WHEEL DRIVE, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT FIVE STAR AU

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MY DASH CRACKED AND I SEE THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM. THEY SAY $900 TO FIX AND MY TRUCK HAS JUST 40K ON IT AND LESS THEN 2 YEARS OLD.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

6 complaints

15%

• POWER STEERING FAILURE. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER. UPON MAKING A LEFT TURN AT LOW SPEED STEERING FAILED AND COULD NOT TURN INTO MY RV RESORT ENTRANCE OFF THE MAIN ROADWAY. I HAD TO COME TO A STOP, CONTINUE BACKING UP & PULLING FORWARD ENOUGH TO TRY TO COMPLE
• WE HAVE PROBLEMS STARTING THE TRUCK . YOU CANT JUST TURN THE KEY IT TAKES YOU WIGGLING IT AND PULLING IT OUT OF THE IGNITION SOME TIMES FLIPPING YOUR KEY JUST A PAIN IN THE NECK. HAD IT CHECKED A YEAR AGO AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE WAY WE WERE STICKING THE KEY IN AND IT WORE DOWN THE KEY. SO THEY MADE
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“POWER STEERING FAILURE. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER. UPON MAKING A LEFT TURN AT LOW SPEED STEERING FAILED AND COULD NOT TURN INTO MY RV RESORT ENTRANCE OFF THE MAIN ROADWAY. I HAD TO COME TO A STOP, CONTINUE BACKING UP & PULLING FORWARD ENOUGH TO TRY TO COMPLE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

6 complaints

15%

• THERE IS A SMALL CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD NEXT TO THE AIRBAG. GMC WILL NOT REPAIR IT AT THEIR COST.
• CRACK IN DASH AT LOCATION AROUND PASSENGER AIRBAG. CONCERN IF AIR BAG DEPLOYS, IT WILL BE CUT OR DESTROYED BY THE DASH'S SHARP EDGES.
• DASH HAS CRACKED AROUND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER. IF IT GOES OFF IT COULD SPLINTER AND CAUSE HARM.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THERE IS A SMALL CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD NEXT TO THE AIRBAG. GMC WILL NOT REPAIR IT AT THEIR COST.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

4 complaints

10%

• 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 PATTER
• I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NOVEMBER 26 2016, WITHIN A MONTH I WAS SITIING IN MY DRIVEWAY I TURNED THE TRUCK ON WHEN I WENT OUT TO GO TO WORK IN THE MORNING I GOT A BUNCH OF FLASHING LIGHTS SERVICE STABILITRAK, SERVICE 4WHEEL DRIVE, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT FIVE STAR AU
• 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 DRI

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“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 PATTER”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

10%

• I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NOVEMBER 26 2016, WITHIN A MONTH I WAS SITIING IN MY DRIVEWAY I TURNED THE TRUCK ON WHEN I WENT OUT TO GO TO WORK IN THE MORNING I GOT A BUNCH OF FLASHING LIGHTS SERVICE STABILITRAK, SERVICE 4WHEEL DRIVE, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT FIVE STAR AU
• I WENT TO OPEN THE ELECTRIC REAR SLIDING WINDOW, AND IT STARTED TO OPEN, THEN IT STOPPED HALFWAY OPEN, WITH A BLACK CABLE HANGING DOWN. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS ABOUT 23,000 MILES ON IT, AND HAVE ONLY OPEN IT LESS THAN 12 TIMES. IT STILL DOESN'T WORK. I TRIED TO COMPLAIN TO GENERAL MOTORS CORP. CUSTOMER SE
• 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.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NOVEMBER 26 2016, WITHIN A MONTH I WAS SITIING IN MY DRIVEWAY I TURNED THE TRUCK ON WHEN I WENT OUT TO GO TO WORK IN THE MORNING I GOT A BUNCH OF FLASHING LIGHTS SERVICE STABILITRAK, SERVICE 4WHEEL DRIVE, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, MADE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT FIVE STAR AU”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 39 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: MY DASH CRACKED AND I SEE THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM. THEY SAY $900 TO FIX AND MY TRUCK HAS JUST 40K ON IT AND LESS THEN 2 YEARS OLD.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: POWER STEERING FAILURE. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER. UPON MAKING A LEFT TURN AT LOW SPEED STEERING FAILED AND COULD NOT TURN INTO MY RV RESORT ENTRANCE OFF THE MAIN ROADWAY. I HAD TO COME TO A STOP, CONTINUE BACKING UP & PULLING FORWARD ENOUGH TO TRY TO COMPLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: THERE IS A SMALL CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD NEXT TO THE AIRBAG. GMC WILL NOT REPAIR IT AT THEIR COST.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: 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 PATTER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)