Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.6× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
530Complaints
6Recalls
9Crashes
5Fires
3Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (40.2% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 3.6× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Engine
213 · 40.2%
Recalled
Recall 25V274000
Power Train
97 · 18.3%
Recalled
Recall 24V797000 · Recall 26V083000
Structure:body
86 · 16.2%
Recalled
Recall 25V060000
Electrical System
78 · 14.7%
No official action
—
Service Brakes
26 · 4.9%
No official action
—
Engine And Engine Cooling
25 · 4.7%
Recalled
Recall 25V274000
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 530 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software
Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“On June 8th I started my truck and it made a strange unfamiliar noise before starting. I thought it was bizarre. Shortly after I stopped…”NHTSA complaint 11602728 — filed 07/16/2024 · ENGINE
“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a knock sound coming from…”NHTSA complaint 11585235 — filed 04/25/2024 · ENGINE
“While unlocked, passenger doors go through unlocking phase, door locks click, parking lights flash and tail gate comes open. Along with this, an electric motor…”NHTSA complaint 11575777 — filed 03/06/2024 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 213 of 530 NHTSA complaints (40.2%), followed by power train (97), structure:body (86), electrical system (78). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
530 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 22V463000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500's reported problems?
4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
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