Model year guide

2022 GMC Sierra

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 GMC Sierra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2022 GMC Sierra — representative photo
Representative photo

2022 GMC Sierra at a glance

Safety recalls8
Combined14–26 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2022 GMC Sierra recalls 8

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software NHTSA Campaign #26V083000 · manufacturer #N252516560 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra 1500 · 12/02/2026

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.

Fix: 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.…

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical NHTSA Campaign #25V274000 · manufacturer #N252494000 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra 1500 · 24/04/2025

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.

Fix: 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 lett…

Structure:body:bumpers:active Shutters/grill NHTSA Campaign #25V060000 · manufacturer #N242490120 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra 1500 · 06/02/2025

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.

Fix: 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:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve Body NHTSA Campaign #24V797000 · manufacturer #N242454440 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra 1500 · 24/10/2024

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.

Fix: 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…

Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch NHTSA Campaign #24V060000 · manufacturer #N232426400 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra 2500 · 01/02/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.

Fix: 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 May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer serv…

Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software NHTSA Campaign #22V903000 · manufacturer #N222386380 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra 1500 · 08/12/2022

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 S…

Fix: 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 custom…

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights NHTSA Campaign #22V463000 · manufacturer #N222368110 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra 1500 · 30/06/2022

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, refl…

Fix: 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 m…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module NHTSA Campaign #21V758000 · manufacturer #N212349181 · NHTSA lists this under Sierra 2500 · 29/09/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly. The bolts that attach the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) assembly may not be properly tightened, which could fail to seal the two sub-assemblies and allow water intrusion.

Fix: 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 mailed on October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2022 GMC Sierra MPG & running costs

Combined14–26 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,182
EPA size classStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Transmission3 options
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopOn some versions
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,912 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 34 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2022 GMC Sierra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,910
Fuel only$20,910
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2022 GMC Sierra vehicles on record

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2022 GMC Sierra — frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 GMC Sierra have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2022 GMC Sierra. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2022 GMC Sierra get?

The 2022 GMC Sierra has U.S. EPA estimates of 14–26 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (34 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.