2022 GMC Sierra 1500: common problems and reliability

The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 has 1056 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag 6.2l v8 afm lifter failure (cylinder #1 collapse): frequency: recurrent. multiple owners report repeat failures even after dealer replacement with afm lifters, requiring a full afm delete.

Safety record for the 2022 model year

1,056
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
20
Crash reports
12
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2022 a good year for the Sierra 1500?

Across the 12 Sierra 1500 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 43 (2016) to 1,056 (2022). With 1,056 complaints, the 2022 Sierra 1500 sits abovethe model's median of 435.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
426
power train
194
structure
186
electrical system
156
service brakes
58

Recalls affecting the 2022 Sierra 1500

exterior lighting:brake lights

Campaign 22V463000

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 fun

exterior lighting:lighting control module:software

Campaign 22V903000

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,

power train:automatic transmission:control module:software

Campaign 24V797000

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

structure:body:bumpers:active shutters/grill

Campaign 25V060000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with chrome front grille deflectors. The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille d

What owners report on the 5th generation Sierra 1500

Owners praise the 2022 refresh for its dramatically improved interior, which many consider the best-looking truck cabin on the market, and the 3.0L Duramax diesel for exceptional fuel economy (28-30+ mpg highway). However, there is significant frustration with

  • 6.2L V8 AFM lifter failure (cylinder #1 collapse): Frequency: recurrent. Multiple owners report repeat failures even after dealer replacement with AFM lifters, requiring a full AFM delete.
  • Infotainment/CarPlay connectivity issues (2018-2019 models): Frequency: recurrent. Intermittent disconnects, failure to initiate CarPlay, often resolved by resetting the display (holding power button), updating iPhone iOS, or using a factory USB cable.
  • Google Automotive assistant not recognizing contacts (2022 models with 13.4-inch screen): Frequency: isolated. Voice assistant fails to read or recognize phone contacts, requiring a software update.
  • Transmission hard shifting (2022 Elevation, 1,300 miles): Frequency: isolated. One owner reports rough shifting starting at low mileage.
  • Intermittent electrical failures: Service 4WD, Stabilitrak, Power Steering warnings, no-start condition (2018 model): Frequency: isolated. Multiple system warnings and non-start, no DTCs stored, difficult to diagnose.

Owner insights for the 5th generation Sierra 1500. Read the full 5th generation owner report.

Typical used price

Used Sierra 1500 listings typically run $43,870–$57,519 across 2024 to 2026 model years.

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