2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
728 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, alongside 6 recall campaigns and 3 defect investigations. It scores 56/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 47,000 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 1990, 1992–1994, 2012–2013.
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Where 2022 sits among all Sierra 1500 years
What owners report
“Engine seized while driving on my local interstate hwy. No warning lights came up. Towed to the dealer and they confirmed the engine was locked up. Engine needed to be replaced.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Sierra 1500
“I was driving my 2022 gmc Sierra with the 6.2 engine 10 speed transmission and I was at at a red light, the light turned green and I went to go and I could feel my rear wheels lock up and then it released went into limp mode was not shifting gears correctly and I had no reverse”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Sierra 1500
“GMC Sierra 1500 Front Upper Top Grille Molding Trim randomly flew off at highway speed. Hit the windshield and the vehicle behind me. No warning”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Sierra 1500
“Electronic truck tail gate opened while driving after washing vehicle. The tailgate button on the FOB or inside the cabin were not pressed.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Sierra 1500
“The OnStar System completely shut down. The module stopped working while driving and now there is no communication to the vehicle.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Sierra 1500
“The forward collision assist and lane keep assist are suddenly not working. This seems to be a software or eletrical issue.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2022 Sierra 1500
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 108 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 40,600 miles. Half of those reports fall between 25,000 and 67,500 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (6)
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control…
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft…
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with chrome front grille deflectors. The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.
Fix: Dealers will reinforce or repair all attachment points on the chrome front grille deflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may call GM customer…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The…
Fix: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime…
Fix: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact…
General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function. In addition, it may block the…
Fix: Dealers will inspect the installation of the accessory bar and provide the correct vehicle wiring, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: ENGINE
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 36 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging engine failure in vehicles subject to Recall 25V274. In each VOQ, the engine had the recall remedy completed prior to the reported failure incident. Recall 25V-274 addresses vehicles equipped with…
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024…
Led to recall campaign 25V274.
Technical service bulletins
1,591 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2022 Sierra 1500 TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 drew 728 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 56/100, scored against the model's worst year (2014).
What are the most common 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 are engine (242 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (101), and body & structure (96).
At what mileage do 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 problems around 40,600 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 25,000 and 67,500 miles.
Does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 have recalls?
6 recall campaigns apply to the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.