2022 GMC Sierra 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 608 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The most-reported areas: Engine (244), Power Train (116), Structure (107).
Key takeaways
- 608 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 244 | 40% |
| Power Train | 116 | 19% |
| Structure | 107 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 84 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 76 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 32 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 29 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 13 | 2% |
| Steering | 13 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 2WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-04
The engine does not run properly. Consumes oil at a rapid pace. I have been to the dealership multiple times and it keep saying it is within normal GMC guidelines. I recently got an oil change and drove 1,400 miles. My truck had little to no oil left.
Engine - filed 2026-11-04
I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Denali equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine. My vehicle has developed a persistent engine knocking noise that becomes more noticeable as the engine reaches operating temperature. The knocking continues despite completion of the applicable engine ...
Power Train,electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-11-03
While the truck was under warranty it would go into limp mode. A dealer said they replaced the valve body but it did not look like anything had been done to it. It didn’t go into limp mode and seemed fine for a couple of months then it went into limp mode again and we took it back to the dealership. The hooked a scann...
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More for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.