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2022 GMC Sierra 1500: recalls and problems

6 recalls and 588 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

6recalls
588complaints
10crashes reported
5fires reported
3injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine237 · 40%
  • Power Train108 · 18%
  • Structure103 · 18%
  • Electrical System82 · 14%
  • Unknown Or Other75 · 13%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling28 · 5%
  • Service Brakes28 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System25 · 4%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance24 · 4%
  • Lane Departure13 · 2%

What owners report

Structure

The chrome grill deflector that was previously fixed under the gm recall (for the same part) broke off and flew into my windshield while driving on the freeway.

Structure

The contact owns a 2022 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 25v060000 (structure). however, the recall remedy failed, and the front grille piece flew off the vehicle while driving at an undisclosed speed. the contact stated that the grille was loose, and the contact returned the vehicle to the dealer and informed the dealer

Engine

Vehicle has been maintained at gm authorized dealership according to manufacturer recommendations. 6.2l recall was performed as recommended by manufacturer at approximately 25k miles. engine failed at 36000 miles. the failure created a safety situation where vehicle suddenly lost propulsion power on the interstate. gm replaced the engine with a remanufactured engine. vehicle was out of service for approximately 9

Structure

The hood molding flew off my vehicle as i was traveling down the interstate. i did not hit anything, it just randomly flew off of my vehicle. the piece flew off and just barely missed the vehcile behind me. if that would of hit the other vehicle, it would of caused damage to their vehicle, and potentially could of caused an accident. the piece that fell off was the trim piece that is diretly below the hood latch and

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot rated★★★★★★★★★★
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WDNot ratedNot rated★★★★★★★★★★
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SIERRA 1500 LIMITED, SIERRA 1500. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.