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#BS-2022-GMCSIE-79CE2022 GMC Sierra 1500Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 802 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 802 complaints, 14 crashes, 8 fires, and 6 recalls.
Top reported problems
shift to park illuminates after shutting engine off
2 complaints • Severity 8/10
engine went out
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
transmission failed
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
269 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 40K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (39 reports) • Median: 40K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (269 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2022 GMC Sierra 1500: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 34% of all reports filed for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, with 269 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 40,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 40K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, with 112 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, with 96 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, with 83 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (6 recalls)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function. In addition, it may block the vehicle's existing high-mounted brake light. As such, these vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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.
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.
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.
+ 1 more recall in the full report
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2022 GMC Sierra 1500 NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)
3 investigations still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
ENGINE
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
ENGINE
Upper Grille Deflector Detachment
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL
The worst model year for the GMC Sierra 1500 is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 802 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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