2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/14/2026

86Structure:body complaints

16.2%Of all 530 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE213 · 40.2%

POWER TRAIN97 · 18.3%

STRUCTURE:BODY86 · 16.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM78 · 14.7%

Unspecified / other70 · 13.2%

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

“Front upper grill trim piece flew off truck causing a safety hazard for myself and others behind me. Flimsy tabs had broken and wind ripped…”NHTSA complaint 11620023 — filed 10/15/2024

“The upper trim piece of the grille broke off while driving down the road the other day. The piece flew up onto the window creating…”NHTSA complaint 11618633 — filed 10/08/2024

“The upper front grill molding flew off the vehicle while moving and the parts are available for inspection. Please see uploaded photos. The safety of…”NHTSA complaint 11617795 — filed 10/02/2024

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Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500: 86 of 530 complaints on file (16.2%). 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 structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.