2014 GMC Sierra 1500 lighting problems
148 complaints about lighting have been filed for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 148 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 3,000 miles 112 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 74 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 16 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 112 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 3,000 miles, and 90% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes.
What owners wrote
Live in west virginia. Was traveling home from 2nd shift along good country road when I had to swerve to miss a deer. Reason was be the headlights on my week old GMC sierra are awful. They do not light up the road correctly (side to side) or distance wise. The low beams shine out about 30 feet and when I use the high beams the light is not aimed properly. It shines everywhere but on the road. Dealer said they've had lot of complaints but no info from GM on a fix. My last GM truck had great lights.
No accident... Yet! But have had multiple near misses, and feel it's just a matter of time. The headlights on this vehicle are extremely inadequate even after having the recommended headlight upgrade service bulliten completed by my local dealer.
Other problems reported for the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500
- Steering 156 complaints
- Brakes 144 complaints
- Electrical system 129 complaints
- Engine 72 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 69 complaints
- Stability control 56 complaints
- Body & structure 31 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints