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GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018

3rd generation Sierra (K2XX)

NHTSA data through 13 August 20263,293 complaints, 1,849 with mileageMethod

A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.

Reports with mileage
1,849
Median of reported failures
49,000 mi
Most-reported system
Brakes (18.1%)
Recalls
19

Before-you-buy checklist ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗

On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 23,000 and 75,000 miles.

Figure 1 · GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018 · 1,849 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 264 complaints.

Mileage at failure, GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018Histogram of 1,849 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 5,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 5,000 miles with 264 complaints, 14.3 percent of the total. Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 23,000 and 75,000 miles. A further 12 complaints, 0.6 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 49,000.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 12 complaints (0.6%), plotted separately
10%
850
25%
23,000
Median
49,000
75%
75,000
90%
106,000

Tallest bin: 264 complaints between 0 and 5,000 miles. Based on 1,849 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 5,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–5,00026414.3%
5,000–10,000623.4%
10,000–15,000673.6%
15,000–20,000392.1%
20,000–25,000553.0%
25,000–30,000693.7%
30,000–35,000864.7%
35,000–40,000975.2%
40,000–45,0001055.7%
45,000–50,000864.7%
50,000–55,000794.3%
55,000–60,000995.4%
60,000–65,0001105.9%
65,000–70,000874.7%
70,000–75,000814.4%
75,000–80,000623.4%
80,000–85,000532.9%
85,000–90,000472.5%
90,000–95,000452.4%
95,000–100,000321.7%
100,000–105,000301.6%
105,000–110,000261.4%
110,000–115,000221.2%
115,000–120,000140.8%
120,000–125,000110.6%
125,000–130,000211.1%
130,000–135,000170.9%
135,000–140,000100.5%
140,000–145,000140.8%
145,000–150,00040.2%
150,000–155,000191.0%
155,000–160,00070.4%
160,000–165,00060.3%
165,000–170,00020.1%
170,000–175,00010.1%
175,000–180,00010.1%
180,000–185,00040.2%
185,000–190,00030.2%
200,000+120.6%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 3,293 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014–2018 GMC Sierra 1500, and 1,849 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 23,000 and 75,000 miles. The median is 49,000 miles.

The most-reported areas are the brakes (18.1% of complaints, typically around 56,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (14.9% of complaints, typically around 38,000 miles), the electrical system (11.3% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).

19 recall campaigns cover this generation. 1 of them carry a severe NHTSA advisory.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2014–2018 GMC Sierra 1500 last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2014–2018 GMC Sierra 1500 were filed by 49,000 miles and 90% by 106,000 miles — figures drawn from 1,849 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

12 reports (0.6%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Sierra 1500 reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2014–2018 Sierra 1500: the 3-minute check

Generated from 1,849 mileage-tagged complaints, 19 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation. Run the VIN before you drive it home — the fix is free at any dealer.
  2. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 19 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  3. Ask for exterior lighting repair records. This area fails at a median of 3,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
  4. Check transmission on 2015–2018 cars. 8L90 eight-speed torque converter shudder. Dexron VI fluid degrades and loses friction stability, producing a chuggle or shudder at light throttle around 25-60 mph plus harsh 2-3 and 3-4 shifts and clunks. GM issued…
  5. Check engine on 2014–2018 cars. AFM lifter collapse on L83 and L86 V8s. A deactivating lifter fails to re-extend, causing a dead cylinder, misfire codes and wiped camshaft lobes; usually accompanied by elevated oil consumption.
  6. Check engine on 2014–2016 cars. Excessive oil consumption on early direct-injected 5.3L trucks, tied to the AFM system and piston ring design.
  7. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 23,000 and 75,000 miles, with a median of 49,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, the brakes and the transmission and driveline are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The transmission and driveline in particular shows a median failure mileage of 38,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Exterior lighting257 reports3,000100–26,000Exterior lighting: 257 reports, median 3,000 miles, middle half 100 to 26,000 miles.
  2. Transmission and driveline490 reports38,00012,000–80,000Transmission and driveline: 490 reports, median 38,000 miles, middle half 12,000 to 80,000 miles.
  3. Problems owners could not categorise253 reports50,00035,000–66,000Problems owners could not categorise: 253 reports, median 50,000 miles, middle half 35,000 to 66,000 miles.
  4. Brakes597 reports56,00039,000–75,000Brakes: 597 reports, median 56,000 miles, middle half 39,000 to 75,000 miles.
  5. Engine310 reports58,00036,000–84,000Engine: 310 reports, median 58,000 miles, middle half 36,000 to 84,000 miles.
  6. Electrical system371 reports60,00034,000–80,000Electrical system: 371 reports, median 60,000 miles, middle half 34,000 to 80,000 miles.
  7. Steering324 reports60,00035,000–81,000Steering: 324 reports, median 60,000 miles, middle half 35,000 to 81,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Brakes59718.1%56,00039,000–75,000
Transmission and driveline49014.9%38,00012,000–80,000
Electrical system37111.3%60,00034,000–80,000
Steering3249.8%60,00035,000–81,000
Engine3109.4%58,00036,000–84,000
Exterior lighting2577.8%3,000100–26,000
Problems owners could not categorise2537.7%50,00035,000–66,000
Airbag system842.6%32,00019,000–72,000
Body structure792.4%42,00012,000–77,000
Electronic stability control (esc)772.3%64,00043,000–81,000

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018 · 1,849 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, GMC Sierra 1500 2014–2018Of 1,849 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 5,000-mile bin edge. 60 percent below 60,000 miles. 84 percent below 90,000 miles. 93 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 49,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 60% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 84% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 93% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.6% of reports (12) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

60% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Exterior lighting — median 3,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Brakes — middle half 39,000–75,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 12,000–80,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 34,000–80,000 mi
  • Steering — middle half 35,000–81,000 mi
  • Engine — middle half 36,000–84,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 35,000–66,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

84% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Brakes — median 56,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 38,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 60,000 mi
  • Steering — median 60,000 mi
  • Engine — median 58,000 mi
  • Exterior lighting — median 3,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 50,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

93% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Brakes — median 56,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 38,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 60,000 mi
  • Steering — median 60,000 mi
  • Engine — median 58,000 mi
  • Exterior lighting — median 3,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 50,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 49,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The brakes account for 18.1% of complaints (597 reports, 376 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 56,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 39,000 and 75,000 miles.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 14.9% of complaints (490 reports, 228 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 38,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 12,000 and 80,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 11.3% of complaints (371 reports, 173 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 60,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 34,000 and 80,000 miles.

The steering accounts for 9.8% of complaints (324 reports, 197 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 60,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 35,000 and 81,000 miles.

The engine accounts for 9.4% of complaints (310 reports, 134 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 58,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 36,000 and 84,000 miles.

The exterior lighting accounts for 7.8% of complaints (257 reports, 190 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 3,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 100 and 26,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2014 model year drew the most — 1,029 complaints — while 2018 drew the fewest at 420. The median year sits at 473.

That makes 2014 an outlier: roughly 2.2 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 19 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

1 of these carry a severe advisory — NHTSA's do not drive or park outside warnings, which the agency applies only when it considers the risk immediate. If you own one of these vehicles, that is the first thing to check by VIN.

The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (6), the seat belts (4), the hydraulic brake circuit (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 3,293 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
121 (3.7%)
Fires
50
Injury reports
54
Fatality reports
1

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

Transmission 2015–2018

8L90 eight-speed torque converter shudder. Dexron VI fluid degrades and loses friction stability, producing a chuggle or shudder at light throttle around 25-60 mph plus harsh 2-3 and 3-4 shifts and clunks. GM issued repeated TSBs, eventually moving to Mobil 1 Synthetic LV ATF HP; a class action over the 8-speed reached settlement in 2023.

Engine 2014–2018

AFM lifter collapse on L83 and L86 V8s. A deactivating lifter fails to re-extend, causing a dead cylinder, misfire codes and wiped camshaft lobes; usually accompanied by elevated oil consumption.

Engine 2014–2016

Excessive oil consumption on early direct-injected 5.3L trucks, tied to the AFM system and piston ring design.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
20141,029692
2015926590
2016445234
2017473178
2018420155

Recalls (19) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Jun 2026 · 2018 · Air BagsA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles. The left-side or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

    What can happen. A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace both RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262557310. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 26V166.

    NHTSA campaign 26V325000, reported 2026-06-24.

  2. Apr 2026 · 2018 · Air BagsA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

    What can happen. A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the left and right-side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N262549710. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

    NHTSA campaign 26V166000, reported 2026-04-16.

  3. Jul 2025 · 2018 · Air BagsA detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or…

    The defect. General Motors (GM) is recalling certain 2018 GMC Sierra 1500, 2019 Sierra 2500, 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab vehicles. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

    What can happen. A detached end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape and project the end cap or fragments of the inflator into the vehicle, increases the risk of injury or crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2025. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252513060.

    NHTSA campaign 25V432000, reported 2025-07-18.

  4. Nov 2024 · 2018 · Air BagsA separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2018-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, and GMC Sierra 2500, 3500 Crew Cab trucks. The left or right-side roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

    What can happen. A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC Customer Service at 888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242474500.

    NHTSA campaign 24V756000, reported 2024-11-08.

  5. May 2022 · 2015–2016 · Air BagsA separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.

    What can happen. A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will replace the left and right side RRAB modules, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 18, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Phase I owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2022. Phase II owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 20V-736. GM's number for this recall is N202324251.

    NHTSA campaign 21V504000, reported 2022-05-05.

  6. May 2021 · 2014–2015 · Seat BeltsA broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of…

    The defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have received an incorrect replacement tensioner cable assembly as part of a previous recall remedy or a subsequent repair. The flexible steel cable connecting the driver's seat belt to the outboard side of the seat may be repeatedly bent over the seat side shield as the driver enters and exits the vehicle causing the cable to fatigue and separate.

    What can happen. A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.

    NHTSA campaign 21V245000, reported 2021-05-05.

  7. Nov 2020 · 2018 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.

    What can happen. A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.

    NHTSA campaign 20V603000, reported 2020-11-11.

  8. Dec 2019 · 2014–2018 · Service BrakesUnintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 MPH in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.

    What can happen. Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.

    NHTSA campaign 19V761000, reported 2019-12-11.

  9. Oct 2019 · 2014–2018 · Service Brakes, HydraulicAs the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.

    What can happen. As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.

    NHTSA campaign 19V645000, reported 2019-10-08.

  10. Oct 2018 · 2015 · SteeringIf EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.

    What can happen. If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.

    NHTSA campaign 18V586000, reported 2018-10-12.

  11. Jun 2018 · 2014 · EquipmentIn the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD, 2009 GMC Topkick 5000, 6000, 7000 and 8000 Series and Isuzu F Series, and 2009-2018 Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with certain Plastic-Handle Fire Extinguishers or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could ca

    What can happen. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde to get a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began June 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, and Isuzu customer service at 1-866-441-9638. GM's number for this recall is 18146.

    NHTSA campaign 18V267000, reported 2018-06-11.

  12. Sep 2017 · 2017 · Child SeatIf the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks. The owner's manual for the affected vehicles may be missing instructions on how to use the tether anchorage and child restraint anchorage systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

    What can happen. If the instructions are missing from the owner's manual, the child seat may be installed incorrectly and not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected insert for the owners manual, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 17307.

    NHTSA campaign 17V487000, reported 2017-09-25.

  13. Aug 2017 · 2014 · SteeringIf EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The vehicles may have a temporary loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist, especially during low-speed turning maneuvers.

    What can happen. If EPS assist is lost and then returns, the driver might lose temporary control of the steering wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began on August 10, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-432-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17276.

    NHTSA campaign 17V414000, reported 2017-08-10.

  14. Aug 2017 · 2014–2017 · Seat BeltsA failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without th

    What can happen. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

    NHTSA campaign 17V437000, reported 2017-08-04.

  15. Oct 2016 · 2014–2017 · Seat BeltsA failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment o

    What can happen. A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

    NHTSA campaign 16V651000, reported 2016-10-13.

  16. Jul 2016 · 2014–2015 · Seat BeltsIf the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks manufactured January 29, 2013, to January 21, 2015. While entering the vehicle, the seat belt tensioner cable may be positioned such that the driver slides over it. This movement may result in the fatigue and separation of the cable.

    What can happen. If the tensioner cable separates, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent the tensioner from being damaged. Any tensioner that has already been damaged will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15822.

    NHTSA campaign 16V209000, reported 2016-07-11.

  17. May 2016 · 2016 · Suspension do not driveInadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2016 Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Sierra, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL vehicles. The front upper control arms may have inadequate welds near the control arm bushing.

    What can happen. Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.

    NHTSA campaign 16V256000, reported 2016-05-18.

  18. Jan 2014 · 2014 · Engine and Engine CoolingThe overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.

    The defect. General Motors is recalling certain 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, and 2015 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL, equipped with a 4.3L engine or 5.3L engine.

    What can happen. The overheated exhaust components may melt nearby plastic parts and may result in an engine fire.

    The free fix. General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control module, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number for this recall is 14008.

    NHTSA campaign 14V007000, reported 2014-01-16.

  19. 2015–2016 · Air BagsIf the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled…

    The defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500, and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks. The roof-rail air bag (RRAB) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator.

    What can happen. If the end cap separates from the inflator, the compressed gas will escape and the end cap can be propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

    The free fix. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RRAB modules on the left and/or right side, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Note: GM filed a new recall, number 21V-504 that supersedes this recall. All vehicles previously recalled under 20V-736 will now be repaired under the new recall number 21V-504. GM's numbers for this recall are N202309680, N202309681, and N202309682.

    NHTSA campaign 20V736000, reported —.

What owners reported

I have taken my vehicle three times to the dealership for the radio systems turning off completely, not giving access to radio functions, and stays on after the vehicle is completely turned off. Now the issue is crossing over to the driver cluster control module where it turns off completely and restarts on its own…

2014 · Problems owners could not categorise

Headlights are dangerous! Dealer performed update( new bulbs and increase voltage to bcm) but improvement was minimal. Have even tried LED conversion, with very litle improvement. I have had several veihcles with projector system, and had zero complaints. I have looked a projector lens on other vehicles, and they do…

2014 · 5 miles · Visibility/wiper

the contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle vibrated without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The failure recurred. The dealer replaced four tires, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure…

2014 · 9 miles · Engine

The headlights on this pickup make driving at night in rural south dakota almost impossible and even dangerous. I have owned this truck for only 2 weeks and found in order to drive at night i have to have the fog lights on to see, and even than it is not much better. The brights help none. Can't even tell when they…

2014 · 10 miles · Exterior lighting

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