The 2014 GMC Sierra 3500 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a Takata-style passenger airbag inflator that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
This inflator recall applies only to vehicles originally sold or registered in high-humidity states and territories, including Florida, Texas, California, Hawaii, and several others. The overpressure risk is what makes this the most urgent issue on the truck. On the fuel side, trucks equipped with dual fuel tanks have a separate concern: a sticking low-fuel sensor in the front tank can cause the rear tank to pump too much fuel forward, overfilling the front tank until it swells and contacts the spinning driveshaft, which can punch a hole in the tank and spill fuel onto the road. There is also a recall covering certain fire extinguishers installed in the vehicle; the extinguisher may fail to discharge properly when needed, leaving the driver without a working tool if a fire breaks out.
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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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.
At a glance
What can fail
The front tank's low fuel level sensor can stick, causing the rear tank to overfill the front tank beyond its capacity.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the rear tank fuel pump or update the fuel-level sensor software, and inspect and replace the front tank if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
