2022 GMC Sierra 2500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 carries a complaint index of 85, ranking 4th worst among 21 model years, and is rated Avoid compared to other Sierra 2500 years. NHTSA lists 43 complaints, 3 recalls, 2 fires, and 3 injuries for this year, with electrical system issues the top problem area at 30% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 85/100
- #4 of 21 Sierra 2500 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 43
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System13 (30%)
- Other6 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (14%)
- Engine5 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (12%)
- Brakes4 (9%)
- Fuel System4 (9%)
- Structure & Body4 (9%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (7%)
- Steering2 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report vehicle fires linked to electrical system faults, including one case where a plugged-in block heater was followed by a fire roughly 35 minutes after parking.
- Some drivers describe a loss-of-power warning followed by stalling while driving at highway speed, with one report tied to an engine failure that left metal shavings inside.
- Owners report dead or draining batteries on brand-new trucks, with the starter engaging but failing to turn the engine.
- Several complaints describe rear windshields or moonroofs shattering or exploding without warning, in one case scattering glass into the cabin.
- One owner reported severe subframe corrosion discovered at very low mileage, around 500 miles.
- A tire tread separation on a rear tire caused damage to the truck and a towed trailer.
2022 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 24V060000Feb 1, 2024Structure & Body570,434 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.
Risk: An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232426400.
- NHTSA 21V758000Sep 29, 2021Brakes3,241 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly. The bolts that attach the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) assembly may not be properly tightened, which could fail to seal the two sub-assemblies and allow water intrusion.
Risk: Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the BPMV assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212349181.
2022 compared with other Sierra 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Sierra 2500 ranks 4th worst of 21 model years with a complaint index of 85, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other years of the same model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem area is the electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints, followed by suspension/wheels/tires at 14% and engine and transmission issues each at 12%.
- Does the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Sierra 2500, covering transmission control module software, power-unlatching tailgate electronics, and electronic brake control modules; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How many complaints has NHTSA received for the 2022 Sierra 2500?
- NHTSA has logged 43 complaints for the 2022 Sierra 2500, including 1 crash, 2 fires, and 3 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 15,167 miles.
- Is the 2022 Sierra 2500 worse than other years?
- Yes, compared to other Sierra 2500 years its complaint index of 85 places it 4th worst out of 21 model years, while years like 2013, 2014, and 2018 earned Best verdicts.