2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 108 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, 18% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 37,000 miles. Two related transmission control software recalls (26V083000 and 24V797000) apply to this model year.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 108
- 18% of 585
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 37,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden transmission failure while driving, with the truck jerking repeatedly before losing forward motion and rolling to a stop in traffic.
- Some describe violent jerking during light acceleration at low speed, with the failure recurring even after the dealer confirmed it on a test drive.
- Others report the transmission unexpectedly shifting into a higher or lower gear at various speeds, causing aggressive jerking and reduced acceleration to about 30 mph.
- At higher speeds, some owners say the transmission will not shift past a certain point, will not downshift, and will not go into neutral, forcing the truck to be stopped and restarted multiple times.
- One owner reported the shifter handle fractured while trying to shift into park, leaving the truck stuck in drive and displaying a 'Vehicle in Gear' warning.
- One owner reported the transmission needed replacement almost immediately after purchase, following an abnormal sound and an illuminated check engine light.
When 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint May 30, 2022, latest Sep 14, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
- 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 24V797000Oct 24, 2024Transmission & Powertrain463,295 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body
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 transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Sierra 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 108 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Sierra 1500, which is 18% of all 585 complaints filed for the model year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500?
- Yes. Two recalls, 26V083000 and 24V797000, involve transmission control module software updates for the 2022 Sierra 1500, among other GM trucks and SUVs.
- At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2022 Sierra 1500 is 37,000 miles.
- Are the 2022 Sierra 1500 transmission failures dangerous?
- NHTSA data links 3 crashes and 1 injury to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year, with reports of sudden power loss and jerking while driving.
- Is the 2022 Sierra 1500 worse than other model years for transmission problems?
- Its 18% share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain is lower than several other years, such as 2018 at 41% and 2017 at 34%, based on NHTSA data.