Owner complaints, recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings from public NHTSA and EPA data, updated Oct 17, 2026.
The 2022 GMC Sierra has 594 owner complaints, with the most about the engine (238). Combined fuel economy is 14 to 26 mpg, and the 5-year fuel cost is $16,240 to $28,750 at U.S. average prices. NHTSA gives it 4 overall stars. There are 6 recall campaigns that may apply, covering transmission and drivetrain, engine cooling, body and structure, and others.
Written by AI from public EPA and NHTSA data. Not a review.
Fuel economy
14–26 mpgcombined; city 13–23, highway 16–30; every version of this model year
Five years of fuel
$16,240–$28,750U.S. average; Ohio $14,510–$27,080 at local prices; every version of this model year; fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026
NHTSA's VIN data lists these trims for the 2022 Sierra. A trim's engine and numbers are shown as its own only where EPA names versions after the trim and no other version could be it; "seen with" means a source shows that engine on the trim, not that it was the only one. Recalls and complaints cover the whole model year: whether a recall applies to a car depends on its VIN, on NHTSA's recall lookup.
Owners have filed 594 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Sierra. These are unverified owner reports, counted by the part of the car they name; one complaint can name several parts. Counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so they don't show how reliable a car is.
Complaints by part of the car
Part
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Engine
238
1
2
0
Power train
111
3
0
1
Structure
104
1
0
1
Electrical system
83
1
2
1
Unknown or other
75
3
4
0
Engine and engine cooling
29
0
0
0
Service brakes
28
0
0
0
Fuel/propulsion system
27
0
0
0
Forward collision avoidance
24
0
0
0
Lane departure
13
0
0
0
Steering
13
2
0
0
Vehicle speed control
9
0
0
0
10 more parts
Back over prevention
6
1
0
0
Latches/locks/linkages
5
0
0
0
Air bags
3
2
0
1
Fuel system, gasoline
3
0
0
0
Service brakes, hydraulic
2
0
0
0
Suspension
2
0
0
0
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
0
0
0
Exterior lighting
1
0
0
0
Service brakes, air
1
0
0
0
Visibility/wiper
1
0
0
0
Complaints by model year
Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for sales, so a shorter bar doesn't mean a more reliable year.
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Sierra over its history. Campaigns are matched by model and year, so each one may apply to a given car, and its repair may already be done: check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open recalls on that exact car.
Power train: automatic transmission; Power train: automatic transmission
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.
Risk: 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.
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.
Risk: 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.
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.
Risk: 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.
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.
Risk: 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.
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."
Risk: 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.
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."
Risk: 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.
Carmakers sent NHTSA 1,605 service bulletins and notices that cover the 2022 Sierra, the latest on Oct 5, 2026. They tell dealers how to fix known issues.
The parts they mention most: electrical system (395), unknown or other (360), equipment (316), engine and engine cooling (268), power train (170).
NHTSA defect investigations
Opening an investigation isn't a finding of a defect. Outcomes are as NHTSA's summary states them. A recall is shown as an investigation's outcome only where NHTSA's summary names it; other recalls NHTSA's file lists with it are marked as listed, not caused.
The owner's manual gives the oil and how often to change it. We show oil facts only once we've checked them against the manual, and we haven't yet for the 2022 Sierra.
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Specs
EPA class: standard pickup trucks. EPA greenhouse gas score: 2–5 out of 10. Each version EPA tested:
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Version
Engine
Transmission
Fuel
City / hwy / comb
Sierra Rear-Wheel Drive
3.0 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 10-spd
Diesel
23 / 30 / 26
Sierra 4-Wheel Drive
3.0 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 10-spd
Diesel
22 / 26 / 24
Sierra Rear-Wheel Drive
2.7 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline
19 / 22 / 20
Sierra Rear-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline
16 / 21 / 18
Sierra 4-Wheel Drive
2.7 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline
17 / 20 / 18
Sierra Rear-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
16 / 21 / 18
Sierra 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline
15 / 20 / 17
Sierra 4-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Premium Gasoline
15 / 20 / 17
Sierra 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
15 / 19 / 17
Sierra Rear-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
15 / 18 / 17
Sierra Rear-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline or E85
15 / 19 / 16
Sierra 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
15 / 19 / 16
Sierra 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline or E85
14 / 18 / 16
Sierra 4-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Premium Gasoline
14 / 19 / 16
Sierra 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline
14 / 17 / 15
Sierra Rear-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline
14 / 17 / 15
Sierra 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
13 / 17 / 15
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4-Wheel Drive
3.0 L, 6 cyl, turbo
Automatic 10-spd
Diesel
20 / 23 / 21
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4-Wheel Drive
2.7 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline
16 / 18 / 17
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Premium Gasoline
14 / 18 / 16
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline or E85
14 / 16 / 15
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 8-spd
Regular Gasoline
14 / 18 / 15
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4-Wheel Drive
5.3 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Regular Gasoline
13 / 17 / 15
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4-Wheel Drive
6.2 L, 8 cyl
Automatic 10-spd
Premium Gasoline
13 / 17 / 14
Sources and dates
U.S. EPA fuel economy data, file of Sep 29, 2026
NHTSA owner complaints, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA recalls, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA manufacturer communications, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA defect investigations, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, file of Aug 7, 2026
U.S. Energy Information Administration, file of Oct 12, 2026
Fuel cost: EPA mpg with fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026 and electricity prices for Jul 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Oct 2026). Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA. About the data