2022 GMC Sierra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 672 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required. The counts include both the light-duty (1500) and the heavy-duty (2500/3500) pickups, which NHTSA lists under the same model name.

10/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2022 GMC Sierra

The 2022 GMC Sierra shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

8 recalls on record

672

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

7 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 GMC Sierra (8)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized GMC dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Exterior Lighting: Brake Lights

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…

NHTSA #22V463000

🔧 Exterior Lighting: Lighting Control Module: Software

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…

NHTSA #22V903000

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module: Software

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…

NHTSA #24V797000

🔧 Structure: Body: Bumpers: Active Shutters/Grill

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…

NHTSA #25V060000

🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

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…

NHTSA #25V274000

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module: Software

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…

NHTSA #26V083000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist: Electric: Control Module

Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA #21V758000

🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Tailgate: Latch

An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…

NHTSA #24V060000

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Most Common Problems — 2022 GMC Sierra

Based on 672 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

176

Power Train

116

Structure

100

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Engine And Engine Cooling

Service Brakes

Steering

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GMC Sierra — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.

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✅ Best model years: 2016, 2025, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 GMC Sierra

Is the 2022 GMC Sierra reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 GMC Sierra has 8 recall campaigns and 672 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Sierra have?

The 2022 GMC Sierra has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Sierra?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 GMC Sierra are: Engine, Power Train, Structure, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2022 GMC Sierra safe to buy?

The 2022 GMC Sierra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year GMC Sierra should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the GMC Sierra are: 2016, 2025, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.