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2022 GMC Sierra 1500

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
6
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

6 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2022 GMC Sierra 1500

6 recalls
534 complaints
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
6
Owner complaints
534
Complaints citing a crash
10

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

6 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

6 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 22V463000high

    Brake system issue

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

    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."

    Consequence

    An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 22V903000high

    Lighting issue

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    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. 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."

    Consequence

    DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 24V797000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    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. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

    Consequence

    Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 25V060000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL

    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 detachment.

    Consequence

    A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 25V274000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

    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 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

    Consequence

    Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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.

    Full campaign record
  • 26V083000high

    Drivetrain issue

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

    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. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.

    Consequence

    Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    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.

    Full campaign record

NHTSA crash-test ratings

NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500.

  • Frontal crash

    Driver
    5 / 5
    Passenger
    4 / 5
  • Side crash

    Driver
    5 / 5
    Passenger
    5 / 5
    Side pole
    5 / 5
  • Rollover

    Rollover risk
    19.8%
    Dynamic tip
    No Tip

Driver-assistance technologies

Electronic stability control
Standard
Forward collision warning
No
Lane departure warning
No

What the ratings mean

NHTSA gives the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 5 out of 5 stars overall. NHTSA does not publish enough comparable results for this class and year to rank it against peers.

NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.

NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 19.8% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.

Fuel economy & emissions

The EPA holds no fuel-economy record for this model year.

The EPA does not publish a record for every model year.

Consumer complaints

534 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

534
Total
10
Crashes
5
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE290
  • STRUCTURE84
  • OTHER57
  • ELECTRICAL52
  • BRAKES29

Notable Issues

534 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 10 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)290
body/structure issues (rust, door problems, trim)84
miscellaneous issues57

Safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, newest first.

  1. Recall

    Recall 26V083000

    Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ26001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA25007

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  5. Recall

    Recall 25V274000

    Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall

    Recall 25V060000

    A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  7. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  8. Recall

    Recall 24V797000

    Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

  9. Recall

    Recall 22V903000

    DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  10. Recall

    Recall 22V463000

    An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 26V083000

    Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation RQ26001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  3. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA25007

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  4. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE25001

    Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  5. Recall

    Recall 25V274000

    Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.