This page covers 2 recalls and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2014 GMC Sierra 2500.
The 2013 to 2014 GMC Sierra 2500, a US-market vehicle, received NHTSA New Car Assessment Program ratings as follows. Overall crashworthiness was rated 2 of 5 stars. In frontal crash testing, the vehicle earned 2 of 5 stars. Side crash protection was also rated 2 of 5 stars. Rollover resistance received 3 of 5 stars. Side pole crash testing resulted in 1 of 5 stars. These ratings apply across the model years shown until a redesign occurs.
2/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2014 GMC Sierra 2500 has two recalls, the more serious being a defective passenger-side airbag inflator that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
This recall is limited to vehicles originally sold or registered in high-humidity states and territories, including Florida, Texas, California, Hawaii, and several others. The second recall involves a fire extinguisher included with certain trucks that may fail to discharge properly when needed, leaving occupants without a working suppression tool in a fire.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, high heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with a different one at no cost to you.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 6 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fire extinguisher may clog and fail to discharge, or require excessive force to use. In some models, the nozzle may detach forcefully, potentially causing injury and making the extinguisher inoperable.
What the fix does
GM will provide a free replacement fire extinguisher from Kidde. Contact your vehicle manufacturer's customer service to arrange the replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
