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2022 GMC Sierra 1500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 612 owner complaints about the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-463 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid4.6× the Sierra 1500 median · #3 of 28 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Lowest repair rate 7%Owner complaints61217 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage61kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 has problems

612 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine2453
Power train1163
Structure1082
Electrical system854
Fuel/propulsion system300
Service brakes290
Engine and engine cooling290
Forward collision avoidance250
Lane departure130
12 other systems475

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

88%repaired · 2026 Q3

Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

Recall 25V-274 · Apr 24, 2025 · 597,571 vehicles · 527,985 repaired

Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

79%repaired · 2026 Q3

Bumpers: active shutters/grill

Recall 25V-060 · Feb 6, 2025 · 70,768 vehicles · 56,242 repaired

Risk. A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
97%repaired · 2024 Q4

Lighting control module: software

Recall 22V-903 · Dec 8, 2022 · 740,108 vehicles · 715,321 repaired

Risk. DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

7%repaired · 2024 Q4

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Recall 22V-463 · Jun 30, 2022 · 242 vehicles · 17 repaired

Risk. An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Mileage at failure

When do engine problems start?

61kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 32 engine complaints. 97% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 15% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
9under 30k miles31under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Engine

9 owners mentioned a cost

$6,000median

Middle half: $1,700 – $11,717

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other Sierra 1500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra 1500 median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 safety ratings

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Loss of motive power due to engine failureEA25007 · still open
    Open
  2. Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyEA26005 · still open
    Open
  3. Loss of motive power due to engine failurePE25001 · closed Oct 23, 2025
    Led to recall 25V-274
  4. Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyRQ26001 · closed Aug 20, 2026
    No recall
  5. Upper Grille Deflector DetachmentRQ26003 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Sierra 1500 owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2-3-26 passed gm inspection. 11-2-26 engine started knocking was diagnosed with needing engine replaced under Special Coverage N252494003
Complaint 11777010 · Nov 10, 2026
I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Denali equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine. My vehicle has developed a persistent engine knocking noise that becomes more noticeable as the engine reaches operating temperature. The knocking continues despite completion of…
Complaint 11775814 · Nov 4, 2026
I had an engine replaced at 7214 Miles, and now the second engine at 39057 This is a 2022 GMC Sierra AT4, 1500 6.2 engine
Complaint 11775252 · Nov 2, 2026

Own a 2022 Sierra 1500?

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