2014 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 144 complaints for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 144 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 111 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 20 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 27 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 17 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 111 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 GMC sierra 1500. While the contact's wife was driving at 45 MPH, she attempted to stop the vehicle; however, the brake pedal became difficult to depress and would not stop the vehicle. The contact's wife crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's wife sustained minor injuries that consisted of whiplash. The contact's wife did seek medical attention.
At slow speeds and brake pedal requires immense force (~200lbs) to press and engage brakes. Significant grinding can be felt in the pedal. This often requires emergency brake usage to stop. Condition is intermittent. Occasionally happens in reverse occasionally forward with wheel turned or without.
Other problems reported for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
- Steering 156 complaints
- Lighting 148 complaints
- Electrical system 129 complaints
- Engine 72 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 69 complaints
- Stability control 56 complaints
- Body & structure 31 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints