2022 Gmc Sierra 1500: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 617 complaints
617
Total Complaints
39,000mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
8
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
19,000
25th Percentile
39,000
Median Mileage
65,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
187
Power Train
78
Body
75
Electrical System
69
Unknown Or Other
65
Service Brakes
25
Engine And Engine Cooling
23
Fuel/Propulsion System
17
Adaptive Cruise Control
9
Steering
8
Severity Assessment
8
Crashes
10
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Lane Departure Assist function failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed as a malfunction of the Lane Departure Assist System. The vehicle was not repaired..."
"service trailer brake system, service esc, steering assist is reduced, brake system failure. almost had an accident because of the brake system failure"
"service trailer brake system, service esc, steering assist is reduced, brake system failure. almost had an accident because of the brake system failure"
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Engine
187 complaints
25th: 26,250 mi
Median: 53,400 mi
75th: 71,625 mi
Power Train
78 complaints
25th: 23,500 mi
Median: 37,000 mi
75th: 66,500 mi
Electrical System
69 complaints
25th: 15,500 mi
Median: 36,000 mi
75th: 65,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 85
MI: 43
FL: 36
CA: 26
MA: 21
NC: 21
AR: 21
LA: 19
NY: 19
GA: 18
Gmc Sierra 1500 — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (6)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Brake Lights
Campaign 22V463000 | 30/06/2022
An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the installation of the accessory bar and provide the correct vehicle wiring, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 10, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 27, 2023. Owners
Software
Campaign 22V903000 | 08/12/2022
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac custo
Software
Campaign 24V797000 | 24/10/2024
Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 202
Active Shutters/Grill
Campaign 25V060000 | 06/02/2025
A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will reinforce or repair all attachment points on the chrome front grille deflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may call GM customer service for GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242490120.
Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Campaign 25V274000 | 24/04/2025
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification le
Software
Campaign 26V083000 | 12/02/2026
Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252516560.
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28