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2014 GMC Sierra 1500 transmission problems

69 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
69
of this car's complaints
9%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

GMC Sierra 1500 transmission problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Jerking 28Harsh shifting 16Transmission failure 7Shudder 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 19, 2026 · Steering, Transmission · 230,000 miles · SC

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 shut off. The contact restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · Transmission · IN

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 acceleration and inconsistent shifting, especially at lower speeds. These problems have become more frequent over time and raise concerns about the safety and dependability of the vehicle. The transmission does not operate as expected for normal driving conditions, and the issues negatively impact the overall driving experience. I am requesting a thorough inspection of the transmission, an explanation of the cause of these issues, and an appropriate repair or resolution to restore the vehicle to proper working condition.

Filed May 7, 2026 · Transmission · IL

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 illuminated. The contact pulled to the side of the road. The contact opened the front hood and noticed that one of the transmission lines had failed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact replaced the hose and filled up the transmission reservoir. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a specialty transmission place and rebuilt the transmission. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that a few months later the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the specialty shop, and the transmission was replaced. The contact stated that a few months later, while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal odor was emitting from the front end of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull to a rest area, and when the front hood was open, the contact noticed that one of the transmission lines had a leak and transmission oil was being sprayed all over. The contact was able to replace the transmission hose. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.Â

Filed Oct 3, 2025 · Engine, Suspension · IA

hard shifting transmission and fluid smells burnt, shifts hard in the lower gears and reverse

Filed Jul 25, 2025 · Suspension, Transmission · 67,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was veering to the right or to the left and was moving upwards and downwards. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was veering excessively to the left or to the right while turning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the front brakes were replaced, and the contact was informed that the sway bar end links were fractured due to rust. The contact stated that upon inspecting underneath the vehicle, the lower parts of the links had detached, and one of the links was flapping. The contact purchased new parts from the dealer, and the mechanic replaced the links. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing hard shifts while driving from a complete stop and while coming to a stop. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · AL

Truck completely shuts off at any speed going down the highway. Complete loss of power. Have to coast to side of road and restart vehicle.

Filed Jul 10, 2025 · Electrical, Steering · AL

Truck randomly shuts off and steering wheel locks up going down the road

Filed Jul 6, 2025 · Transmission · MS

Catastrophic transmission failure. Original transmission failed at 113,00 miles. I replaced it at the dealership with a factory rebuilt transmission and that transmission failed after only 40,000 miles. Now the vehicle is back in the dealership shop and they want me to replace the transmission a third time. This transmission is the 6L80 which is prone to fail, the torque converter fails and the transmission locks up I contacted General Motors and filed a complaint with them and they said they would not take any action or assist me with the repair.

Filed Jun 27, 2025 · Suspension, Transmission · IA

Within the first week of buying my 2014 GMC 1500 SIERRA, the transmission fluid was black in griddy. I have had it flushed, then filter changed and new fluid put in within 2 week time frame. A week later had to put a new transmission in it. It barely would drive. So a purchase at 2,999 then to a transmission 4,800 and new control arm with ball joint with new axels. They were busted. Another 2,000. Its sicking. Advice

Filed Jun 17, 2025 · Acceleration, Electrical · AL

During a turn in the parking lot my vehicle would not allow me to turn something with traction control came up on the screen. The past few days the car got stuck at 0 rpms while driving and did not feel I had adequate power and other times has stalled.

Questions about the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 transmission

Does the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 69 complaints about the transmission of the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Sierra 1500 have bad transmission?

The GMC Sierra 1500 model years with the most transmission complaints are 2021 (147 complaints), 2019 (141 complaints) and 2018 (131 complaints).

Other 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 problems

Steering 156Lights 148Brakes 144Electrical 129Engine 72Driver assistance 61Body 31Airbags 26Suspension 24Visibility 21Seat belts 19Fuel system 16Acceleration 12Wheels 7Seats 5Tires 1

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