2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 ranks worst of 21 model years for this truck, with a complaint index of 100, 585 complaints, and 6 recalls. Engine problems dominate at 46% of complaints, with median failure mileage of 46,000.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 21 Sierra 1500 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 585
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 9
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 16 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine267 (46%)
- Transmission & Powertrain108 (18%)
- Structure & Body106 (18%)
- Electrical System83 (14%)
- Other75 (13%)
- Brakes31 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras29 (5%)
- Fuel System28 (5%)
- Lane Departure13 (2%)
- Steering13 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine loses power or enters safe mode at highway speed, accompanied by grinding noise and white smoke.
- Engine develops a knocking sound from the lower end, later diagnosed as crank bearing failure at low mileage.
- Electrical fire starts near the radio console with smoke and sparks visible inside the cabin.
- Front and rear cameras fail to display, leaving blind spots for pedestrians and other vehicles.
- Airbags fail to deploy during frontal collisions with animals at highway speed.
- Lane Departure Assist fails to activate as expected, confirmed by dealer diagnosis.
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V083000Feb 12, 2026Transmission & Powertrain1,055 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body
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 valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
Risk: Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252516560. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V274000Apr 24, 2025Engine597,571 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
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 engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
- NHTSA 25V060000Feb 6, 2025Structure & Body70,768 vehicles
Structure:body:bumpers:active shutters/grill
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.
Risk: A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 service for GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242490120.
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Sierra 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 model has the highest complaint index (100) of any Sierra 1500 year in the data and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500?
- Engine issues make up 46% of complaints, followed by transmission and powertrain problems at 18% and structure/body issues at 18%. Median mileage at engine failure is 46,000.
- Does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 have engine recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists a recall (25V274000) covering certain 2021-2024 GM vehicles with a 6.2L V8 gas engine, including the 2022 Sierra 1500, for engine inspection and possible repair or replacement.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Sierra 1500, covering transmission control software, engine inspection, a grille deflector attachment, and electrical/body control module issues.
- Which Sierra 1500 years have fewer reported problems than 2022?
- Years like 2012, 2013, and 2010 carry Best verdicts with much lower complaint indexes (0, 10, and 20 respectively), compared to the 2022 model's index of 100.