NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 585 owner complaints for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500.
6Safety recalls
585Owner complaints
9Complaints citing a crash
5Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: powertrain, engine and cooling, body structure, and exterior lighting. Most-reported area: engine (237 complaints, 41%; median mileage when it happened: 60,800). Includes the Sierra 1500 Limited, the previous generation GMC sold alongside the new truck. Excludes the Sierra EV and heavy-duty models.
6 safety recalls for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
Powertrain
Feb 12, 2026
automatic transmission · control module · software
The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
Risk: Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. Components: Powertrain: automatic transmission, control module, software; Powertrain: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, valves/valve body. GMC campaign N252516560.
2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. GMC campaign N252494000.
The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.
Risk: A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with chrome front grille deflectors.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. GMC campaign N242490120.
Powertrain
Oct 24, 2024
automatic transmission · control module · software
The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. Components: Powertrain: automatic transmission, control module, software; Powertrain: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, valves/valve body. GMC campaign N242454440.
The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. GMC campaign N222386380.
General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function. In addition, it may block the vehicle's existing high-mounted brake light. As such, these vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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 may contact GM's customer service on 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.. GM's recall number for this recall is N222368110.
NHTSA listing: SIERRA 1500. GMC campaign N222368110.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
The areas named in the 585 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Sierra 1500. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Engine237 · 41%
Median 60,800 miles at failure (31 reports)
Powertrain108 · 18%
Median 37,000 miles at failure (19 reports)
Body structure101 · 17%
Most named: body (92)
Electrical system82 · 14%
Brakes30 · 5%
Engine and cooling28 · 5%
Median 41,200 miles at failure (21 reports)
Fuel and propulsion system25 · 4%
Unknown or other75 · 13%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
GMC Sierra 1500 recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2022 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2023 Sierra 1500 drew the most (285) and the 2022 drew 149.
Owner complaints
2022: 585 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, GMC Sierra 1500
Model year
Complaints
2016
347
2017
415
2018
304
2019
645
2020
466
2021
570
2022
585
2023
479
2024
360
2025
116
2026
121
Safety recalls
2022: 6 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, GMC Sierra 1500
Model year
Recalls
2016
9
2017
5
2018
7
2019
10
2020
12
2021
7
2022
6
2023
3
2024
1
2025
1
2026
2
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited PU/CC 2WD
Rollover risk 19.1%
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited PU/CC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.8%
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited PU/EC 2WD
Rollover risk 19.1%
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited PU/EC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.8%
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited PU/RC 2WD
Rollover risk 19.1%
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited PU/RC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.8%
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 2WD
Rollover risk 19.1%
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.8%
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 2WD
Rollover risk 19.1%
Not rated
Not rated
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.8%
Not rated
Not rated
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 2WD
Rollover risk 19.1%
Not rated
Not rated
GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WD
Rollover risk 19.8%
Not rated
Not rated
Questions
What are the most common 2022 Sierra 1500 problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: engine (237), powertrain (108), body structure (101). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 safe?
In NHTSA crash tests the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 earns 4 to 5 stars overall, depending on the version. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Sierra 1500 has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at GMC dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: SIERRA 1500.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.