2022 GMC Sierra 1500 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 694
- 694 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 210 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 14 reported crashes · 4 injuries · 11 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#691
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs GMC median
+446
median 248 across 165 GMC records
Vs 2020-2024
+482
median 212 complaints in 401 records
Top component share
30%
Engine: 210 complaints
What owners report fails — 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
- ENGINE 210
- POWER TRAIN 95
- STRUCTURE:BODY 82
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 78
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 70
6 recalls on record for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
- NHTSA 26V083000 · 2026 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V060000 · 2025 · STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/G A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V274000 · 2025 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PA Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 24V797000 · 2024 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 22V463000 · 2023 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 694 consumer complaints on record for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (210 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (210), power train (95), structure:body (82), electrical system (78). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.