2022 Gmc SIERRA 2500
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2022 Gmc SIERRA 2500 has 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 52. The most common issue is electrical problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: brand new vehicle and keeps draining batteries. can hear the starter engage but won’t turn the engine. has happened twice.. There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 5 fire reports filed.
52
Total Complaints
3
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
1.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
ELECTRICAL
11 complaints- • Brand new vehicle and keeps draining batteries. Can hear the starter engage but won’t turn the engine. Has happened twice.
- • The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that two days after he purchased the vehicle, he noticed that there was no back-up communication alarm on the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notifie
- • [XXX]: After arriving home and parking in my driveway (plugged in the block heater that came installed from the factory), approximately 35 minutes later my neighbor rang the doorbell. She was yelling that my truck was on fire! The flames were starting to hit my eaves on my house. I put the fire out
“Brand new vehicle and keeps draining batteries. Can hear the starter engage but won’t turn the engine. Has happened twice.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2022 Gmc SIERRA 2500
Based on 13 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 18K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred. This vehicle is under 5 years old, so most of the fleet hasn't accumulated high mileage yet — low-mileage peaks reflect fleet age, not necessarily premature failure.
Recalls (3)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly. The bolts that attach the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) assembly may not be properly tightened, which could fail to seal the two sub-assemblies and allow water intrusion.
Risk: Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the BPMV assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212349181.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2022 Gmc SIERRA 2500
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Gmc SIERRA 2500 Service Intervals
Uses GM Oil Life System. Full-size trucks may have shorter differential and transfer case intervals if used for towing.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Gmc New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Gmc. If you're buying a used 2022 SIERRA 2500, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Gmc dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 52 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: Brand new vehicle and keeps draining batteries. Can hear the starter engage but won’t turn the engine. Has happened twice.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TIRES: GOODYEAR WRANGLER LT275/65R20 LOAD E TREAD ON PASSENGER REAR TIRE PEELED OFF AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND THE TRAVEL TRAILER BEING TOWED.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that two days after he purchased the vehicle, he noticed that there was no back-up communication alarm on the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notifie
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: The engine failed. The 2022 GMC Denali had 12,000 miles on it. This was a brand new truck. We were driving home at night the engine began to make noise and then cut off in the middle of the road. We had to get the car towed. The truck was left on the side of the road on a very busy highway. The
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Gmc dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Gmc SIERRA 2500 — Year Comparison
How does 2022 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 52
- Recalls
- 3
- Fire reports
- 5
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 52
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