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2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints account for 28 of 585 total complaints (5%) on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. Owners most often report engine stalling at highway speed, fuel pump module failures, and fuel odor from leaking lines. No fuel-system recall is listed for this year.

Fuel System complaints
28
5% of 585
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
56,418 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Engine shuts off suddenly while driving at highway speed, sometimes refusing to restart and requiring a tow.
  • Owners report a faulty fuel pump driver module causing complete engine shutdown in traffic.
  • Some trucks trigger a 'service emission system' warning and drop into limp mode, losing the ability to keep up with traffic.
  • A burning rubber or fuel smell has been noticed coming into the cabin, in one case traced to two fuel lines rubbing together and corroding.
  • One owner's check engine light led to codes P0449 and P0498 tied to a special coverage adjustment program, though the vehicle was not repaired.

When 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 15, 2023, latest Sep 12, 2026.

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2023Apr 2025Aug 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Aug 2026
28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2025 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Sierra 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20107 (3%)
  2. 201114 (4%)
  3. 20124 (3%)
  4. 20133 (2%)
  5. 201417 (2%)
  6. 201516 (2%)
  7. 20169 (2%)
  8. 20178 (2%)
  9. 201811 (3%)
  10. 201925 (4%)
  11. 202026 (5%)
  12. 202136 (6%)
  13. 202228 (5%)
  14. 202336 (8%)
  15. 202421 (6%)
  16. 20256 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500?
NHTSA lists 28 Fuel System complaints for the 2022 Sierra 1500, which is 5% of the 585 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue on the 2022 Sierra 1500.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints is 56,418 miles.
What is the most serious fuel system symptom owners report?
Owners describe the engine shutting off while driving at highway speed, sometimes needing a tow, and in one case a faulty fuel pump driver module caused engine shutdown in traffic.
Have fuel system complaints caused any crashes or fires on the 2022 Sierra 1500?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires linked to these fuel system complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.