2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026

139Service Brakes complaints

18.9%Of all 736 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

STEERING153 · 20.8%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING143 · 19.4%

SERVICE BRAKES139 · 18.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM125 · 17%

Unspecified / other91 · 12.4%

Share of the 736 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TO STOP FOR A RED LIGHT, THE ENGINE WANTS TO KEEP THE VEHICLE GOING AT THE SAME SPEED AND FIGHTS…”NHTSA complaint 10888897 — filed 07/27/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL…”NHTSA complaint 10837509 — filed 02/22/2016

“DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SENSOR AND BRAKE BOOSTER LARGE VACUUM LEAK, EXTRA PRESSURE IS NEEDED TO APPLY BRAKES. BRAKES ARE ESSENTIALLY…”NHTSA complaint 10826151 — filed 02/15/2016

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500: 139 of 736 complaints on file (18.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have in total?

736 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.