Worst 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Body Structure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 196 | 1 | 3 | 49,752 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 86 | 3 | 1 | 45,397 mi | |
| Body Structure | 77 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 74 | 1 | 3 | 44,430 mi | |
| Brakes | 26 | — | — | 10,967 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 24 | — | — | 57,583 mi | |
| Fuel System | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 2 | — | 60,379 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 23,841 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers:Active Shutters/Grill | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,873,039 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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2022 GMC Sierra 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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