2022 GMC Sierra 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 595 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The most-reported areas: Engine (238), Power Train (111), Structure (104).
Key takeaways
- 595 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 | 238 | 40% |
| Power Train | 111 | 19% |
| Structure | 104 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 83 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 75 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 27 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 13 | 2% |
| Steering | 13 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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,electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-12
The Fuel pump modular system failed leaving me unable to start the vehicle and left me stranded in the [XXX] heat for hours. The vehicle only has 57k miles. There was a recall for this specific issue for many GM vehicles but not mine. There was no warning! It has been towed to Sheehan Buick in [XXX] and diagnosed a...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-08
Fuel pump module went out while driving on expressway engine had reduced power maximum speed uphill was 10 mph vehicle drove fine when on flat ground. Extremely unsafe spot to not be able to accelerate.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-08
Transmission failed at about 40 MPH, coasted to the side of the road and wheels locked up. No warning lights even after the failure. GM dealership inspected and confirmed it is the common valve body failure on GM trucks but my truck is not covered on recall. It is sitting at dealer waiting for a decision. No warning,...
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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.