2014 GMC Sierra 1500: jerking or lurching

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 Apr 25, 2025 · Transmission · CA · crash

I was driving around a lake with my family. We were fishing. I had no warning at all and my transmission started to sputter and jerk extremely bad and my brakes did not work at the same time. I had to use my parking break to stop my family and I from going into the lake at 40mph. I looked up on many websites and forums and saw multiple people with the same issue. I am afraid that this will happen to a young driver and it be very tragic. Please do a recall. My truck is still sitting at my house broken. I am on disability and can not afford to fix it. I just keep paying my payments with no use of my truck. Please I beg of you.

Filed Jul 17, 2023 · Steering · 44,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and attempting a left turn, the steering wheel became stiff and jerked to the right. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and restart the vehicle however, the power steering failed to return to normal functionality. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V414000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2022 · Transmission · GA

I was driving and was almost home when I heard a pop and started getting jerked back and forth and then just slowed down almost to a complete stop with vehicles approaching quickly almost causing a multiple vehicle pile up I’ve heard multiple people complain about the particular transmission that is put in these gmc and chevy 1500s and am just confused with all of the problems I see on the internet and hear from peers in person why it has not been recalled yet if need be I will make a survey of gmc and chevy owners to let it be known that the transmissions on these vehicles were poorly built and need to be recalled before anybody has this problem that I had today

Filed Feb 18, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · WI

When turning 30 mph and under the eps (power steering) cuts out randomly for a second or less and jerks the wheel only causing a slight swerve so far but has me worried and I'll be paying for the software update out of pocket since my truck isn't in the recall even though other 2014 sierras are recalled.

Filed Dec 7, 2021 · Electrical · WA

After driving vehicle for about 40 mins from last parked location, i slowed to take a left hand turn, engaged blinker, accelerated while proceeding to turn left. the steering wheel jerked to the Right and sounded an audible "ding" and door locks engaged. upon driving an additional estimated 100 feet, the entire system shut down. (i happened to be turning into a parking lot where there was a car parts store in town) no power at all, nothing on the display panel, all doors remained locked and i was locked inside the vehicle. i placed the gear shift into Park and tried unlocking the doors, which would not unlock due to no power. taking the key out of the ignition and reinserting it and tried to start did nothing. after a few more failed attempts, the interior lights and display screen flashed (glitchy blinking) and after a few more attempts, when the key was turned to the run position I finally had normal power. the doors finally unlocked. seemed as if the system rebooted itself and i had power and was able to start the vehicle. the dash panel showed a message to roll down the drivers side window, then showed a message to roll up the drivers side window. after i followed the prompts, everything returned to normal. i went into the parts store and had them hook up to a code scanner, which did not show any codes, the battery, alternator, and starter were also checked and were fine. i was able to drive home with no problem. I am afraid to drive my truck because i do not want this to happen when driving at a higher rate of speed. I was fortunate to be turning into a parking lot when the event happened. I am fearful of this happening again and causing an accident.

Filed Jan 4, 2021 · Transmission · DE

The vehicle's transmission makes clunking sounds, and jerking movements when accelerating and decelerating (highway). When stopped on an incline the vehicle drifts backward, once your remove your foot off the brake (street). The vehicle has rolled backwards while it was fully parked and unoccupied.

Filed Dec 16, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 154,000 miles · AR

Intermittently getting "service stabilitrak" "electronic steering assist power reduced" messages while turning left at speeds 30mph or less. Each time I receive this message the steering wheel becomes very hard to turn and jerks. Several times the vehicle has died but restarted itself. On 2 occasions ( thankfully in a parking lot away from traffic) the vehicle died after these messages and would not restart, no systems would respond to turning the key for several cycles. Both times this has happened I also received an anti-theft message as well. I know there is a recall issued for this but gm is not listing my VIN as an affected vehicle. This is a potentially life threatening issue and needs to be corrected

Filed Sep 27, 2020 · Transmission · MO

Took the truck to get a diagnostic check due to the truck in driveway would not go into reverse so husband put it in drive to pull up a little to see if it would help to then go into reverse, instead, the truck jerked so hard & almost threw my husband & son into the garage door that morning. Husband & son came back in all shook up. The scan diagnostic code-chck showed: trans fluid-indeed full; but way burnt; needs transmission; front pump making noise in transmission; torque converter; exhaust shows signs of back pressure-and one running hotter than the other; the left side running 100+ hotter than the right - needs transmission assembly removed & repaired; reman gm trans; y-pipe w/both converters; fluids flush nuts bolt gaskets. I was told it would not be a good idea to drive it. I am retired military and maintained the truck throughout my military career, but no warnings showed on the dash reader for something wrong with transmission. It is a 2014 gmc sierra 1500 slt 5.3l v8. Vin#[xxx]. Need help if this issue has ever been placed on the recall list? If not, it should be. This issue could kill someone if it were to jerk while driving on the road. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Steering · 82,000 miles · AK · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle abruptly jerked to the left as the rack and pinion came apart without warning. Due to the failure, the contact hit a pole head on. The air bags did not deploy upon impact due to low impact. The contact was treated at a local hospital for injuries to his right shoulder and right forearm. A police report was not filed. The contact called the manufacturer, however the contact had been unable to reach anyone for assistance. Chevrolet of wasilla(3700 e parks hwy, wasilla, ak 99654) was also contact and a service manager informed him the failure was caused to due a non tire rotation. The vehicle had been repaired since the accident. The failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2020 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and then stalled without warning. The vehicle was pushed into a driveway. The contact stated that her boyfriend's mechanic came over and diagnosed the vehicle. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2020 · Steering · 135,000 miles · MI

I was turning into my parking spot at work and the truck would not let me turn, the power was shut down and my steering wheel jerked. It took three minutes to very slowly pull into a parking spot. Every single time I tried to.turn it would shut my truck down and jerk the steering wheel. Then displayed service stabilitrac. All I can think is what if I were turning onto another road with my kids in my truck and my steering goes out. I'm highly disappointed I've had the truck less than 24 hours and already an issue.