2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 530 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 overview page.
What owners report
“This has now happened twice. While driving down the road, my radio has went to full volume and continues to go back to full volume…”NHTSA complaint 11611397 — filed 08/28/2024
“While driving, I turned the volume on the radio a couple clicks louder using the steering wheel controls. After I stopped pushing the volume button…”NHTSA complaint 11607418 — filed 08/08/2024
“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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500: 78 of 530 complaints on file (14.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 have in total?
530 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
