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2022 GMC Sierra 1500
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 601
- Received Feb 2022 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates65 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Tailgate or trunk latch fails33 complaints · 5.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own27 complaints · 4.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #26V083000General 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.
- Recall #25V274000General 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Tailgate or trunk latch failsFirst signal: Feb 2024
- Engine knocking from rod or main bearingsFirst signal: Jan 2025
- Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speedFirst signal: Mar 2025
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 9 crashes, 5 fires, 3 people injured, 0 deaths.
Explore by system
Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates
- Engine knocking from rod or main bearings
- Head gasket leaks coolant into engine
8 more problems
- Check engine light comes on repeatedly
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Transmission fails or loses power while driving
- Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips
- Engine burns excessive oil between changes
- Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed
- Fuel pump fails and engine stalls
- Gear shifter fails to register Park
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
- Tailgate or trunk latch fails
- Glass shatters or cracks without impact
- Hood latch fails and hood flies open
1 more problem
Driver assistance
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| February 2022 | 1 |
| March 2022 | 2 |
| April 2022 | 3 |
| May 2022 | 1 |
| June 2022 | 2 |
| July 2022 | 0 |
| August 2022 | 0 |
| September 2022 | 1 |
| October 2022 | 5 |
| November 2022 | 7 |
| December 2022 | 3 |
| January 2023 | 2 |
| February 2023 | 4 |
| March 2023 | 5 |
| April 2023 | 0 |
| May 2023 | 5 |
| June 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| September 2024 | 8 |
| October 2024 | 14 |
| November 2024 | 13 |
| December 2024 | 14 |
| January 2025 | 48 |
| February 2025 | 22 |
| March 2025 | 29 |
| April 2025 | 38 |
| May 2025 | 31 |
| June 2025 | 15 |
| July 2025 | 14 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| August 2026 | 27 |
| September 2026 | 21 |
| October 2026 | 14 |
| Total | 601 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates | 65 | 11% | 11× | NHTSA recall #25V274000 |
| Tailgate or trunk latch fails | 33 | 5.5% | 6.8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Feb 2024 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.6% |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 27 | 4.5% | 1.7× | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 25 | 4.2% | 3.8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jan 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 5.1% |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 22 | 3.7% | 1.5× | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 21 | 3.5% | 1.1× | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 15 | 2.5% | 1.3× | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 15 | 2.5% | 1.3× | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 14 | 2.3% | 1.1× | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 11 | 1.8% | 0.8× | NHTSA recall #24V797000, #26V083000 |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 10 | 1.7% | 1.4× | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 10 | 1.7% | 1.1× | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 10 | 1.7% | 2.8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Mar 2025 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.1% |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 9 | 1.5% | 0.4× | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 8 | 1.3% | 0.4× | |
| Hood latch fails and hood flies open | 7 | 1.2% | 9.1× | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 6 | 1.0% | 0.8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Oct 2026 · Recent surge Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 4.3% |
| Trailer frame, axle, or hitch fails while towing | 5 | 0.8% | 1.5× | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 4 | 0.7% | 0.7× | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 3 | 0.5% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #26V083000February 12, 20261,055 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission: control module: software; power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: valves/valve body
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #25V274000April 24, 2025597,571 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #25V060000February 6, 202570,768 vehicles affected
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #24V797000October 24, 2024463,295 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission: control module: software; power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: valves/valve body
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.
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.
NHTSA recall #22V903000December 8, 2022740,108 vehicles affected
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."
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.
NHTSA recall #22V463000June 30, 2022242 vehicles affected
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."
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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