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2022 GMC Sierra

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Engine

Engine leads by volume: 258 of 574 complaints (45%) mention it.

Complaints filed rose from 560 in 2021 to 574 in 2022.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2022: 13 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category20202021202220232024vs. 2022 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Annual fuel cost ($)2,950–4,5502,950–4,8503,100–5,5503,100–5,1503,100–5,150
Combined MPG15–2614–2614–2615–2615–25
City / Highway MPG14–23 / 16–3013–23 / 16–3013–23 / 16–3014–24 / 17–2914–23 / 16–29
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)392–594392–635394–620396–585399–601
Complaints filed469560574463357Not compared
Recalls issued127634Not compared
Crash-involved complaints125955Not compared
Fire-involved complaints56521Not compared
Injuries reported132326Not compared
Deaths reported00000Not compared
Configurations compared1421211517

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Sierra have?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 GMC Sierra?

Engine: 258 of 574 NHTSA complaints (45%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2022 GMC Sierra get?

EPA rates it 14–26 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 GMC Sierra?

EPA estimates $3,100–$5,550 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (34)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 10-spd63.0LRear-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD23 mpg (high)30 mpg (high)26 mpg (high)$3,450394 g/mi (low)
Configuration 2Automatic 10-spd63.0L4-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD22 mpg26 mpg24 mpg$3,750427 g/mi
Configuration 3Automatic 10-spd63.0L4-Wheel DriveDieselStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD20 mpg23 mpg21 mpg$4,250479 g/mi
Configuration 4Automatic 6-spd85.3LRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD15 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi
Configuration 5Automatic 6-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg16 mpg (low)15 mpg$4,150610 g/mi
Configuration 6Automatic 8-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg18 mpg15 mpg$4,150577 g/mi
Configuration 7Automatic 8-spd42.7L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD16 mpg18 mpg17 mpg$3,650522 g/mi
Configuration 8Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900545 g/mi
Configuration 9Automatic 6-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg18 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi
Configuration 10Automatic 8-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicle 4WD14 mpg17 mpg15 mpg$4,150589 g/mi
Configuration 13Automatic 8-spd42.7LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD19 mpg22 mpg20 mpg$3,100 (low)441 g/mi
Configuration 14Automatic 8-spd42.7LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD19 mpg22 mpg20 mpg$3,100 (low)441 g/mi
Configuration 18Automatic 10-spd86.2L4-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD13 mpg (low)17 mpg14 mpg (low)$5,550 (high)620 g/mi (high)
Configuration 27Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD13 mpg (low)17 mpg15 mpg$4,150592 g/mi
Configuration 32Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicle 4WD13 mpg (low)17 mpg15 mpg$4,150611 g/mi
Show 19 more configurations
The remaining EPA-rated configurations on this page.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 11Automatic 8-spd85.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD14 mpg17 mpg15 mpg$4,150583 g/mi
Configuration 12Automatic 8-spd85.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,450506 g/mi
Configuration 15Automatic 8-spd85.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,450503 g/mi
Configuration 16Automatic 8-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$3,650521 g/mi
Configuration 17Automatic 8-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$3,650523 g/mi
Configuration 19Automatic 10-spd86.2L4-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$4,850555 g/mi
Configuration 20Automatic 10-spd86.2L4-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg18 mpg16 mpg$4,850566 g/mi
Configuration 21Automatic 10-spd86.2L4-Wheel DrivePremiumStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$4,550529 g/mi
Configuration 22Automatic 8-spd42.7L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD17 mpg20 mpg18 mpg$3,450492 g/mi
Configuration 23Automatic 8-spd42.7L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD17 mpg20 mpg18 mpg$3,450489 g/mi
Configuration 24Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD15 mpg19 mpg17 mpg$3,650529 g/mi
Configuration 25Automatic 10-spd85.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,450491 g/mi
Configuration 26Automatic 10-spd85.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,450484 g/mi
Configuration 28Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi
Configuration 29Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,900550 g/mi
Configuration 30Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD16 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$3,650513 g/mi
Configuration 31Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD14 mpg17 mpg15 mpg$4,150580 g/mi
Configuration 33Automatic 10-spd85.3LRear-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD15 mpg18 mpg17 mpg$3,650536 g/mi
Configuration 34Automatic 10-spd85.3L4-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicle 4WD15 mpg17 mpg16 mpg$3,900555 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine2581200
Transmission & Drivetrain1073010
Fuel System260000
Electrical811210
Brakes310000
Steering132000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires20000
Airbags & Restraints32010
Driver Assistance & Speed Control391000
Body, Seats & Latches1041010
Visibility & Lighting20000
Other743400

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (6)

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY · Campaign 26V083000 · Feb 17, 2026

    Defect: 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.

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL · Campaign 25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025

    Defect: 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.

  • STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL · Campaign 25V060000 · Feb 6, 2025

    Defect: 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.

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY · Campaign 24V797000 · Oct 25, 2024

    Defect: 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.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · Campaign 22V903000 · Dec 8, 2022

    Defect: 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.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS · Campaign 22V463000 · Jun 30, 2022

    Defect: 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.