Battery Cable problems of the 2014 GMC Sierra 1500

On several occasions spanning multiple years the truck loses power while braking and turning at slow speeds. On more rare occasions, but still numerous, the same problem occurs when braking at higher speeds without turning. The truck dash lights, media screen and headlights all dim or flicker as a ticking or popping noise is heard behind the dash much like an arching electrical wire. Most of the time when these scenarios happen the display on the drivers display screen reads stabiltrak warning. Also when the problem occurs while turning and braking at low speeds the truck will completely lose power and power steering as well as assisted braking. Once the truck comes to a stop the ignition, and all electrical systems are completely unresponsive like the battery is dead. In order to start the truck again, I have to get out of the truck, open the engine hood and oscillate both the negative and positive battery cables. Most of the time the truck will start up after doing this. Sometimes I have to use booster cables to get it to start. Neither the cables or the terminal connectors are loose as they have been inspected by a dealer service tech and a local mechanic.

The contact owns a 2014 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the stabili-trac warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes or after moving several wires located near the battery. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Gauges flicker, headlights dim when hitting breaks, stability traction comes on, 4x4 has locked in. Truck has lost all power. Had to reset truck by removing battery cable from battery for a short period.

Several times while driving and making turns the vehicle completely died and all electronics went black. This caused a complete loss of steering and control while turning across traffic. The steering wheel would shake and jerk in the opposite direction as well. Once I came to a stop I would have to put it back in park and restart. I am very lucky that that there was no cross traffic in these moments, as this could have led to a major accident. The really frustrating part is that after I took it to the dealer they diagnosed and stated that it was a battery cable of some sort that was melting over the exhaust. This was published as a known problem within the company. However, not a recall or warranty (47,000 miles). How can a known design problem on a relatively new vehicle that causes a complete loss of control while driving not be a recall or safety violation of some sort? I hope this does not fall on deaf ears. Thank you.

In the past 4 months, beginning at about 52k miles, I started receiving messages on my truck that said "stability control" was out and it locks the front left wheel, losing all steering, the radio and then the truck goes completely dead. The ac goes on/off and the headlights flicker. This is always at low speeds between 5-10 mph and most commonly when making a turn. I had the battery replaced at the dealership and now they're telling me I need a negative battery cable replacement?.