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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 85 repairs.
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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 59 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2015 - Mar 2016
Jun 2015

17000 mi
Weak headlights, new bulbs and reprogram the BCM for more voltage 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2014 - Feb 2016
Feb 2015

8060 mi
The passenger door weatherstrip was crinkled from the factory. It has been replaced 2 times with no success. Returning for another replacement in March 4th time replacing the weatherstripping is a charm. 
May 2015

13020 mi
Exhaust rattle on start up. Diagnosed as faulty catalytic converter. Install catalytic converter ordered on the last visit. 
Jun 2015

14880 mi
replace on-star 2G module due to obsolescence in Canada 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2017 - Nov 2018
Nov 2017

46000 mi
Very Hard upshifts. Replaced a part of the transmission. 
Oct 2018

60000 mi

US $200
Replaced rear brake rotors and pads 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

GMC Sierra 1500 in Louisiana, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017

234000 mi

US $6611
Wtf, sorry, cam and lifter bad, never missed service, last sierra over 600k, you remember, hard to swallow but love the mpg, 22.8. Happened quick, noticed tapping then rough idle, misfire code, rip! All in 3 days. Have a good one 
Jan 2018

269000 mi

US $870
Just got off the interstate, getting home from a 1600 mile run, when I noticed a strange sound. Brought it to my mechanic and it was found to have one bad injector. Because I drive 90-100 thousand miles a year, I opted to replace them all. 
Oct 2021

546000 mi

US $1300
changed both tie rods and sway bar, both struts and both lower control arms 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2014 - Jul 2018
Mar 2015

14260 mi
Vibration when in V4 mode some clamps were replaced on the exhaust system, the vibration is still there between 1200-1400 rpm. 
Aug 2015

18340 mi
engine vibration in V4 mode, exhaust system replaced, defective valve in exhaust found. Still vibrates but not nearly as much. I've also notice it doesn't want to go into V4 mode as much, possible computer re flash? 
Apr 2017

39060 mi
Audio system froze, was unable to use for one day. Took truck to dealer was told out of warranty and would have to use my extended warranty. drove away with no reapir, went home and unplugged battery. After reconnecting the battery, everything works fine. 
Sep 2017

44020 mi
I as well as every other GMC owner of this year truck have to live with sub standard (dangerous) headlights. The repair that GM offered to do fixed nothing and noticeably shortened the life of the bulbs. I've written a complaint to transport Canada regarding this issue, this may be the reason why I never buy another GM product again. 
Dec 2017

46500 mi

C $550
Got into truck one morning noticed water dripping from around overhead console, dealer reported Onstar antenna leaking, not under warranty, extended warranty doesn't cover leaks. Apparently this is a common problem. Onstar antenna replaced. 
Jun 2018

49600 mi

C $50
passenger side headlight bulb burned out, manual said to take to dealer, had to remove air cleaner box to get at bulb, replaced both at the same time with Phillips Crystal Vision, improvement over stock. 
Jul 2018

50530 mi

C $225
Squeak when accelerating and starting engine, noisy flapper valve in the exhaust system fix is to replace the exhaust system... not going to happen i will replace with aftermarket and delete the valve when the time comes. Knock in engine when cold and accelerating. goes away when warm. 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2014 - Jul 2022
Feb 2021

81000 mi

US $2500
Radiator was cracked, they think it was from being so cold that winter. Replaced the radiator, coolant lines, and oil lines. 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

GMC Sierra 1500 in California, United States
Mar 2014 - Apr 2017
Feb 2015

8300 mi
Pressure hose from the compressor came apart at the crimp and started leaking refrigerant. 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Missouri, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

8000 mi
Truck was dead. Battery was fully charged, but ALL systems were inoperable for about 36 hours. Truck came back to life and acted as if everything was normal. Shop could not determine the problem. 
Mar 2017

11000 mi
Currently using a hammer to tap the terminals when the battery has lost contact. This temporarily fixes the issue until we have time to work on the problem 
Aug 2017

13000 mi
The truck would be totally dead from time to time, so we cleaned all of the battery connections which seems to have cured the issue. 
Apr 2018

20000 mi

US $1000
Chek engine light would come on, go off, and then come back on. Went to dealer for an OBDII scan, error code showed the purge was stuck open, vent stuck closed and filling with fuel. The dealer replaced the purge valve, vent valve, and vapor cannister. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Arizona, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2022
Jan 2015

37700 mi
Warped cowl at base of windshield 
Sep 2016

69000 mi
One of the headlight shutters was stuck in high beam. Problem was a bad connection from previous headlight upgrade service bulletin. Tech added dielectric grease to both headlight connectors. 
Apr 2017

76000 mi

US $35
One headlight bulb 
Nov 2017

83000 mi

US $45
Routine oil change 
Mar 2018

89000 mi

US $500
One headlight shutter failed intermittently, very expensive repair to replace the entire assembly. 
Jan 2022

163000 mi

US $400
Thermostat 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

420-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

GMC Sierra 1500 in Texas, United States
Jan 2014 - Jul 2018
Feb 2016

16900 mi
Performed TSB# PIT5374B. Replaced headlight bulbs to a higher wattage and reprogrammed BCM to send more power to headlights 
Jul 2018

34900 mi
P050D Cold Start Rough Idle code. Indicator of Fuel Injector failure, and causes transmission to shift rough. Symptoms & code went away and unable to duplicate. Search shows this is a common issue and results in replacement of fuel injectors. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Washington, United States
Sep 2013 - Mar 2018
Sep 2013

5000 mi
Voice recognition was not picking up 75% of commands. GM replaced the voice command speaker. Seems better but still misses common commands at times (call home etc) 
Nov 2013

10100 mi
Right side door speaker not working at all. Dealer replaced the speaker and the plug. 
May 2014

29000 mi
Bluetooth problems. 
Mar 2015

55000 mi
Update for unresponsive nab and Bluetooth. 
May 2015

57600 mi
Recall for poor headlamp performance 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

420-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Indiana, United States
Nov 2016 - Sep 2018
Jun 2018

60000 mi

US $30
My truck had a P0454 engine code which stated the fuel tank pressure sensor was intermittent or erratic. I lowered the fuel tank about 6 in and was able to remove the old fuel tank pressure sensor and install the new one in about 3 hours. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Alberta, Canada
May 2014 - Feb 2015
Aug 2014

1720 mi
Dash on driver's side was making squeaking noise. Returned to dealer who tied down the parking brake cable as it was rubbing another part causing the noise. 
Dec 2014

4340 mi
Tailgate wouldn't open. This has been an intermittent problem and the dealer reported they have seen a number of vehicles with solar problem. Dealer lubed handle and rods for the tailgate. Dealer repair was all that could be done. 
Feb 2015

4340 mi
Tailgate sometimes wouldn't open. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Virginia, United States
Oct 2014 - Feb 2016
Feb 2016

20000 mi
transmission constantly slipped between 2-3 gear change. Terrible drive-train knock at low speeds. Transmission never new what gear to be in. 35mph and it would be in 6th gear. 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

GMC Sierra 1500 in Texas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

93000 mi

US $52
Door lock actuator 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Texas, United States
Sep 2014 - Feb 2021
Jul 2018

58000 mi
road noise; dealer replaced both outboard rear wheel bearings 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Georgia, United States
Aug 2014 - Jan 2022
Aug 2015

27900 mi
onstar wasn't working, the dealer replaced; antenna,wiring harness,and mirror. 
Jan 2017

22700 mi

US $250
a/c blowing but not cold, condenser had no freon, dealer had seen same problem before, crack in weld on condenser. some customers had paid nearly $1000. 
Apr 2017

56234 mi

US $325
air bag on steering wheel became loose, i complained to dealer but was told $900 to replace because it was out of warranty. i askes foe help from GM and they replaced it for $325.00 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Louisiana, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Feb 2017

50000 mi

US $750
The condenser had a crack and kept leaking all the r134-a out. Replaced the condenser and coolant. 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Colorado, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
May 2022

80000 mi

US $100
Ac recharge didn’t last more than 2 months , back to blowing hot air , not cold at all. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

49600 mi

C $100
Truck would not go into 4X4, dealer had to reprogram computer 
Dec 2017

54560 mi

C $175
Misfire 7 cylinder plugs wires 
Jan 2018

54560 mi
Recall power steering 
GMC Sierra 1500 in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2014 - Jun 2019
Oct 2015

13020 mi
Rear of vehicle had a driver side lean since purchasing over a year ago. Finally resolved by shimming 
Jun 2017

29760 mi
Seat had a tear at exact same place as a prior repair so seat cover bottom changed again under warranty. 
Aug 2017

30380 mi
Injector for Cyl 8 replaced. Engine light had come on three times in 2 weeks but issue not resolved until third time in to check it and at that time a Head Office GM specialist of some kind happened to be there and determined the issue was an injector. Truck ran fine before the work. It engine light kept coming back until this last time and that was about 500km ago. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Florida, United States
Feb 2014 - Jan 2017
Jun 2016

22000 mi
Trailer 7 pin receptacle had left side and trailing lights quit working. 
Aug 2016

23100 mi
Battery dead. Battery replaced at dealership. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in California, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Aug 2014

4400 mi
Driver's seat movement in turns and during braking. 
Apr 2018

38000 mi

US $600
Condenser replacement. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in South Carolina, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2021
Oct 2015

3300 mi
Fog light failed. Have to remove some plastic pieces to gain access to the bulb. Rust on frame. The dealer is going to touch up the rust spots. It looks to me like the wax dip on the frame doesn't adhere properly. I can easily pick it off with a finger. I'm waiting for a dry spell to take it to the dealer. 
Feb 2016

6700 mi
Something under steering wheel rattles. Dealer could not replicate. Will try again. 
Jun 2016

11000 mi
Seat belt tether fraying - recall - applied temporary fix. 
Nov 2016

17600 mi
Clunk when leaving from stop 
Jan 2018

33000 mi
Loud rubbing sound from front end when cold and traversing large bumps. Dealer greased ball joints and suspension. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2013 - Mar 2015
Oct 2014

22000 mi
Leather seat side stitching separation Driver seat track replaced it shifted in turns and when braking occasionally replaced along with the lower leather seat cover which had some thread separation 
Dec 2014

27000 mi
Drivers heated seat bottom would not work after the cover was replaced (they broke it) 
GMC Sierra 1500 in South Carolina, United States
Jun 2014 - Aug 2016
Apr 2015

14500 mi
Transmission clunks 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2014 - Jan 2022
Jul 2015

11780 mi
Drivers seat becomes loose and needs to be retrofitted. GMC Recall 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

GMC Sierra 1500 in New York, United States
Feb 2014 - Sep 2014
Mar 2014

1000 mi
Homelink (garage door opener) not working HD Radio not working 
Jul 2014

5000 mi
Homelink (garage door opener) not working HD Radio not working 
Aug 2014

5000 mi
Bought back for HD Radio, Homelink, other issues. 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2014 - Dec 2017
Mar 2015

25000 mi
Paint peeled off truck on both sides front to back, starting from chip guard along bottom rocker and progressing up 10 inches. Known problem with Sierra/Silverado assembled in Indiana. Entire truck repainted by dealer. 
Aug 2016

65000 mi

US $800
condenser replacement 
Mar 2017

81000 mi

US $1300
Front and rear shock absorbers replaced due to symptoms of heavy wear 
Jul 2017

87000 mi

US $800
Bad control arm. Replaced 1 Control arm. 
Dec 2017

93000 mi

US $650
Front pads and rotors TPMS sensor failure, sensor replaced 

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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.3L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

24800 mi
Rattle noise present in dash coming from under steering wheel. Dealer found 4 loose bolts at Knee Bolster. The bolts were re-torqued and noise is gone. 
May 2017

29350 mi
Rattle from front left door panel. Removed inner door panel and found rattle from bezel near handle. Removed handle assembly and installed cushion between 2 plastic clips and re-fastened, also installed cushioning between window crank and bushing. 

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