2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Power Train Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 12, 2026 · 69 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles.

At what mileage do power train problems happen?

Based on 35 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles4 · 11%
10k–25k miles3 · 9%
25k–50k miles4 · 11%
50k–75k miles9 · 26%
75k–100k miles4 · 11%
100k–150k miles8 · 23%
150k+ miles3 · 9%

How serious are the reports?

Of 69 complaints, 3 mention a crash.

GMC Sierra 1500 power train complaints by model year

Peak: 2021, with 142 complaints
1997: 819971998: 71999: 22000: 920002001: 32002: 52003: 620032004: 82005: 112006: 1320062007: 62008: 62009: 920092010: 42011: 242012: 620122013: 32014: 692015: 9820152016: 842017: 1182018: 13120182019: 1392020: 982021: 14220211422022: 1112023: 912024: 7220242025: 262026: 34

n = 1,343 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearPower Train complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 Sierra 15003424%2,000
2025 Sierra 15002622%17,000
2024 Sierra 15007220%24,000
2023 Sierra 15009119%44,115
2022 Sierra 150011119%36,000
2021 Sierra 150014224%64,438
2020 Sierra 15009820%75,200
2019 Sierra 150013921%30,525
2018 Sierra 150013143%29,781
2017 Sierra 150011833%29,500
2016 Sierra 15008424%45,117
2015 Sierra 15009814%33,000
2014 Sierra 1500699%70,000
2013 Sierra 150033%111,155
2012 Sierra 150066%44,000
2011 Sierra 1500248%32,000
2010 Sierra 150042%114,250
2009 Sierra 150094%69,630
2008 Sierra 150062%96,000
2007 Sierra 150062%25,499
2006 Sierra 1500139%37,184
2005 Sierra 1500116%60,000
2004 Sierra 150084%38,800
2003 Sierra 150063%32,150
2002 Sierra 150053%76,287
2001 Sierra 150032%160,500
2000 Sierra 150095%137,900
1999 Sierra 150021%90,000
1998 Sierra 1500712%81,000
1997 Sierra 1500810%55,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2020, with 15 complaints
2014: 2201422015: 2201522016: 5201652017: 2201722018: 7201872019: 5201952020: 152020152021: 3202132022: 5202252023: 7202372024: 2202422025: 112025112026: 320263

n = 69 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists power train for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and pulled to the right. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while driving over a bump in the road, the vehicle lost automotive power and…

Received Aug 19, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11757905

I am experiencing ongoing issues with the 6L80E transmission that have significantly affected the performance and reliability of my vehicle. The transmission shifts harshly between gears, hesitates when accelerating, and occasionally slips before engaging. There is also a noticeable shudder during…

Received Aug 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11754615

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving downhill, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle felt as if it were in neutral. The tachometer gauge revved up independently. No warning lights were…

Received May 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11736362

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2014 GMC Sierra 1500s have power train problems?

No. NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about power train for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 (9% of the 742 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 power train?

No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.

At what mileage do power train problems start?

The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

Other 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 problems

See all 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 problems or power train problems across all Sierra 1500 years.