2022 Gmc SIERRA 1500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2022 Gmc SIERRA 1500 has 696 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 8.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (34% of all complaints), specifically: service trailer brake system, service esc, steering assist is reduced, brake system failure. almost had an accident because of the brake system failure. ⚠️ 11 fire reports filed.

11 fire reports 10 crash reports 3 injuries

696

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

8.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

237 complaints

34%

• service trailer brake system, service esc, steering assist is reduced, brake system failure. almost had an accident because of the brake system failure
• Purchased 2022 GMC Sierra on 1/18/2022 with 0 miles on it...On 04/08/2022 the engine started a loud knocking noise...sounded like a piston trying to shoot out of engine..very loud..I was afraid to drive it.. We took it to the dealership and they said they have had a few come back for lifter problems
• Check engine light came on at 458 miles. Took it in and after an hour they determined it was the ecm. They said it was bad. Now they're on the hunt for one. In the meantime, in a day the truck has started feeling like it's over shifting and then bogging down. 458 miles, really! I'm going to need a

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 3 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“service trailer brake system, service esc, steering assist is reduced, brake system failure. almost had an accident because of the brake system failure”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

97 complaints

14%

• On 05/28/2022 my family was driving my brand new 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 3.0 Diesel at a rate of 60mph. There was suddenly a loud clunk (transmission) after proceeding a little further and getting speed back to 60mph there was a similar “clunk”… the diesel truck then immediately gained several various
• Truck was placed in Park on an inclined road. Exiting truck, truck started to roll backwards. I was struck and right foot was run over by Driver's side front tire and knocked down. I was wearing composite toe shoes which enabled me to get up and run after the truck, trying to stop and control the tr
• The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle and leaving the local dealer, he heard an abnormal sound with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the tran

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 3 crashes

“On 05/28/2022 my family was driving my brand new 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 3.0 Diesel at a rate of 60mph. There was suddenly a loud clunk (transmission) after proceeding a little further and getting speed back to 60mph there was a similar “clunk”… the diesel truck then immediately gained several various ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

91 complaints

13%

• The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an object struck the windshield. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road and upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that a piece from the front grill had detached and struck the
• Vehicle does not have a notification via chime or message stating the rear tailgate is open. There is a button on the dash that can open the tailgate when the vehicle is stopped at an intersection, this can be inadvertently pressed without the driver knowing, causing the vehicle to drop any cargo wh
• Tailgate inadvertently opens. There is no visual or audible alarm to inform me the rear tailgate is open. This is a Denali package truck. I have lost items, coolers, small folding tables among small items without warning. Most of the time I was traveling on a highway. Could cause accidents, injury t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an object struck the windshield. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road and upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that a piece from the front grill had detached and struck the”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

78 complaints

11%

• Truck drove as expected with no prior warnings. We pulled over for road snacks/drinks upon starting the truck we got a whole slew of warnings and warning lights. The warnings included:. Service ESC, Service Trailer Brake System, Service Brake Assist, Steering Assist is reduced Drive with care and
• Check engine light came on at 458 miles. Took it in and after an hour they determined it was the ecm. They said it was bad. Now they're on the hunt for one. In the meantime, in a day the truck has started feeling like it's over shifting and then bogging down. 458 miles, really! I'm going to need a
• On 05/28/2022 my family was driving my brand new 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 3.0 Diesel at a rate of 60mph. There was suddenly a loud clunk (transmission) after proceeding a little further and getting speed back to 60mph there was a similar “clunk”… the diesel truck then immediately gained several various

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 3 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“Truck drove as expected with no prior warnings. We pulled over for road snacks/drinks upon starting the truck we got a whole slew of warnings and warning lights. The warnings included:. Service ESC, Service Trailer Brake System, Service Brake Assist, Steering Assist is reduced Drive with care and ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

70 complaints

10%

• Vehicle is equipped with a max trailering package and includes an integrated brake controller. Trailer brakes become disabled within 1-2 brake applications. A "Check trailer brakes" warning is displayed on the DIC followed by a "Trailer Brakes Disabled" alert. GM has issued a Bulletin No. PIT5948. C
• I have owned this GMC Sierra now for 4 weeks. I went to trailer our new boat and trailer with EOH braking system and during my ride home I would a Trailer brakes disabled pop up then finally stayed on and lost all braking to the trailer. Trailer was check and all good then found out that many other
• While operating the vehicle, the radio went to full volume on its own. Attempts to turn it down did not work. The radio turned down, when the buttons on the steering wheel were pressed, but turned back up faster than I could turn it down. The power button on the radio also didn't work. I tried push

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 4 fire reports💥 3 crashes

“Vehicle is equipped with a max trailering package and includes an integrated brake controller. Trailer brakes become disabled within 1-2 brake applications. A "Check trailer brakes" warning is displayed on the DIC followed by a "Trailer Brakes Disabled" alert. GM has issued a Bulletin No. PIT5948. C”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 696 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: service trailer brake system, service esc, steering assist is reduced, brake system failure. almost had an accident because of the brake system failure
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: On 05/28/2022 my family was driving my brand new 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 3.0 Diesel at a rate of 60mph. There was suddenly a loud clunk (transmission) after proceeding a little further and getting speed back to 60mph there was a similar “clunk”… the diesel truck then immediately gained several various
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an object struck the windshield. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road and upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that a piece from the front grill had detached and struck the
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Truck drove as expected with no prior warnings. We pulled over for road snacks/drinks upon starting the truck we got a whole slew of warnings and warning lights. The warnings included:. Service ESC, Service Trailer Brake System, Service Brake Assist, Steering Assist is reduced Drive with care and
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)