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GMC · Large Pickup truck

2022 GMC Sierra

Gas Diesel
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
34 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
57 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 4–5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls2 critical 6
Complaints9 crash · 5 fire · 3 injured reported 598
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 26 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2022 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel large pickup truck with 34 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sierra 2WD, is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 598 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

GMC Sierra — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
GMC Sierra · Photo: Ethan Llamas · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitCompare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPWheels
ProGas4WD———
SLEGas4WD———
ElevationGas4WD———
SLTGas4WD———
AT4Gas4WD———
AT4XGas4WD——18 in
DenaliGas4WD———
Denali UltimateGas4WD—420 hp22 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Sierra 2WDGasRWD2.7L 4-cyl turbo192220$3,350
Sierra 2WDGasRWD2.7L 4-cyl turbo192220$3,350
Sierra 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl162118$3,700
Sierra 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl162118$3,700
Sierra 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl162118$3,700
Sierra 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl162118$3,700
Sierra 4WDGas4WD2.7L 4-cyl turbo172018$3,700
Sierra 4WDGas4WD2.7L 4-cyl turbo172018$3,700
Sierra 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl152017$3,950
Sierra 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl152017$3,950
Sierra 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl152017$4,850
Sierra 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl151917$3,950
Sierra 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl162017$3,950
Sierra Cab Chassis 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl151817$3,950
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WDGas4WD2.7L 4-cyl turbo161817$3,950
Sierra 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl151916$4,200
Sierra 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl151916$4,200
Sierra 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl141816$4,200
Sierra 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl141916$5,150
Sierra 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl141916$4,200
Sierra 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl141916$4,200
Sierra Cab Chassis 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl151716$4,200
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl141816$5,150
Sierra Cab Chassis 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl141715$4,450
Sierra Cab Chassis 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl141715$4,450
Sierra Cab Chassis 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl131715$4,450
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl141615$4,450
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl141815$4,450
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl131715$4,450
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl141715$4,450
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl131714$5,850
Sierra 2WDDieselRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo233026$3,700
Sierra 4WDDiesel4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo222624$4,000
Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WDDiesel4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo202321$4,550

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44732, 44733, 44731, 44734, 45161, 45162, 44750, 44751, 44744, 44745.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Sierra 2WD, Sierra 4WD, Sierra Cab Chassis 2WD, Sierra Cab Chassis 4WD, Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD6 / 10California LEV-III ULEV50 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Sierra 2WD, Sierra 4WD, Sierra Mud Terrain Tires 4WD3 / 10California LEV-III ULEV125 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (6)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Power Train

N252516560
1,055 vehicles 60% reported repaired built Oct 19, 2021 – Feb 28, 2022
Problem 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. 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V083000 reported Feb 12, 2026 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Engine And Engine Cooling

N252494000
597,571 vehicles 88% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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 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
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V274000 reported Apr 24, 2025 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Structure

N242490120
70,768 vehicles 80% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V060000 reported Feb 6, 2025 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Power Train

N242454440
463,295 vehicles 78% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V797000 reported Oct 24, 2024 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
○minor

Exterior Lighting

N222386380
740,108 vehicles 98% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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 customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V903000 reported Dec 8, 2022 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Exterior Lighting

N222368110
242 vehicles 8% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V463000 reported Jun 30, 2022 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Structure:Body:Hood — Upper Grille Deflector Detachment open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 118 complaints alleging detachment of the upper grille deflector on 2022-2024 model year (MY) GMC Sierra vehicles. 21 of these 118 complaints allege that the upper grille deflector detached after Recall 25V-060 was performed. The complaints allege that the upper grille deflector detaches while driving. In some cases, leading to a cracked windshield or surrounding vehicles needing to conduct evasive maneuvers. On February 6, 2025, GM submitted Recall 25V-060 addressing upper grille deflector detachment for 2022MY GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured with a chrome grille deflector. 2022MY GMC Sierra vehicles which were not manufactured with a

Opened Oct 9, 2026 · action RQ26003 · the investigation’s page →

Engine — Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy open

On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.  This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM’s recall remedy for Recall 25V-274 consisted of two different repairs, either an oil viscosity change or a

Opened Aug 20, 2026 · action EA26005 · the investigation’s page →

Engine — Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy closed

On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.  This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM’s recall remedy for Recall 25V-274 consisted of two different repairs, either an oil viscosity change or a

Opened Jan 16, 2026 · closed Aug 20, 2026 · action RQ26001 · the investigation’s page →

Engine — Loss of motive power due to engine failure open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001).  GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supplie

Opened Oct 23, 2025 · action EA25007 · the investigation’s page →

Engine — Loss of motive power due to engine failure closed

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On April 24, 2025, GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the concern with L87 en

Opened Jan 16, 2025 · closed Oct 23, 2025 · action PE25001 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Sierra

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2022 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. GMC publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2022 GMC Sierra, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
598complaints filed

9 involved a crash · 5 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

39 per 10,000 built · GMC reported 152,775 Sierra built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2022: 25 · 2023: 31 · 2024: 93 · 2025: 266 · 2026: 183

Most-cited components

Engine → 268
Power Train → 112
Structure → 106
Electrical System → 83
Unspecified 76
Service Brakes 32

In depth: engine problems → · transmission and drivetrain problems → · body and structure problems → · electrical problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

i FEEL IT IS IN THE FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM When driving along every now and then you can feel a vibration like diving on rumble strips. there is no rhyme or reason for it. I had it to the dealer and they told me that was normal, if you don't want it to do it then drive in 9th gear. I'm not going to shift to 9th every time I drive
Engine Jan 3, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11499958
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle and leaving the local dealer, he heard an abnormal sound with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be replaced.
Power Train at 170 miles Dec 28, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11499235
When I started my truck the Service Power Steering and Service ESC notifications came up on my panel. Now my truck has no power steering and it very difficult to steer and navigate. We are in the middle of a winter storm so it is even more of a safety issue in slippery conditions.
Steering Dec 15, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11497631
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while pulling a trailer and driving 45 MPH, another vehicle entered his lane spontaneously, he depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that the “trailer brakes disabled/service required” warning light was illuminated.
Service Brakes at 1,200 miles Nov 21, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11494359
Electrical component- Dashboard is constantly glitching, blue-tooth will not connect properly, electrical appears to turn off randomly while driving to the point we have to pullover because it appears and feels like the truck is turning off. Power step running boards malfunction- They don't open or close when they are supposed to.
Electrical System Nov 10, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11493129
The forward collision assist and lane keep assist are suddenly not working. This seems to be a software or eletrical issue
Forward Collision Avoidance Sep 8, 2022 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11483558

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by GMC itself: 35 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 2 killed, 38 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 23 per 100,000 built. Every Sierra model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 40k

miles, typically

Half the 92 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 23,000 and 67,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 7
10k–20k 12
20k–30k 10
30k–40k 17
40k–50k 8
50k–60k 6
60k–70k 11
70k–80k 6
80k–90k 6
90k–100k 5
100k–150k 3
150k + 1

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Engine5447,0001.12×
Power Train2037,0001.29×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2022-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Across 2018–2022 model years the GMC Sierra ranks 51 of 79 nameplates in the odometer-at-first-complaint study: owners reported problems at 1.37× the mileage of vehicles the same age (median 34,500 miles against a fleet 23,512).

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆20%
PU/EC 2WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆20%
PU/RC 2WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆20%
PU/CC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆20%
PU/EC 2WDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/EC 4WDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆20%
PU/RC 2WDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/RC 4WDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆20%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: automatic emergency braking.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 7 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

1 more in this page’s JSON.

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every GM warranty extension (33) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 1,605
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-17
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 1566 service bulletins, 30 service campaigns, 6 over-the-air updates

Most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Equipment, Power Train.

  • PIC6602Y Service bulletin
    2026-10-17 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio.
  • PIP6127B Service bulletin
    2026-10-05 · Unknown Or Other
  • This document assists GM dealer technicians with diagnosing torque converter concerns to ensure torque converter replacement is necessary. The torque converter part number will be placed on order restriction, and the technician will be asked to follow 25-NA-148 before requesting a part through PQC.
  • PIT6477D Service bulletin
    2026-10-05 · Unknown Or Other
  • This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
  • PIT5698F Service bulletin
    2026-09-26 · Unknown Or Other
  • This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
  • N262558690-02 Service campaign
    2026-09-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System
  • General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
  • PIP5700H Service bulletin
    2026-09-21 · Unknown Or Other
  • This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
  • N262558690 Service campaign
    2026-09-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System
  • General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
  • PIT6545A Service bulletin
    2026-09-15 · Unknown Or Other
  • This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. The condition is caused by a software anomaly.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P30BF
P30BF on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other16 bulletins
U3000
U3000 on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Forward Collision Avoidance13 bulletins · 2 owner reports
P0016
P0016 on GMC →		The crankshaft and camshaft are not where they should be relative to each other — timing, chain or phaser.Unknown Or Other5 bulletins · 3 owner reports
P0747
P0747 on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Power Train6 bulletins · 2 owner reports
P129F
P129F on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →6 bulletins · 2 owner reports
P0300
P0300 on GMC →		Misfire detected, but not isolated to one cylinder.Engine · Ignition coils →6 bulletins · 1 owner report
C1114
C1114 on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →6 bulletins
P023F
P023F on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →6 bulletins
P0442
P0442 on GMC →		A small leak in the evaporative emissions system.Engine · Gas cap →6 bulletins
P0449
P0449 on GMC →		A fault in the evaporative vent valve or solenoid circuit.Engine · EVAP vent valve →5 bulletins · 1 owner report
P0455
P0455 on GMC →		A large leak in the evaporative emissions system — often a fuel cap left off.Engine · Gas cap →6 bulletins
P26BB
P26BB on GMC →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine6 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 GMC Sierra failed the emissions check on 5.6% of first inspections — higher than the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.3% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%).

New York inspections 5.6%

failed emissions

3,009 initial inspections of 2,937 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2022 SierraEvery 2022 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check5.6%1.7%3,000
Failed the safety inspection1.3%1.4%3,009
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.23%0.18%3,009
Miles driven a year11,87510,455odometer at inspection
Average odometer50,79644,815odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2022 vehicle” is every 2022 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Sierra by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 D 5 150 Do not drive2025 B 2 133 390 mi2024 C 4 377 25 mpg2023 B 3 496 26 mpg2022 this page F 6 598 26 mpg2021 F 7 596 26 mpg2020 F 12 492 26 mpg2019 F 10 684 21 mpg2018 F 7 322 20 mpg2017 D 6 431 20 mpg2016 F 10 379 Do not drive

Common questions about the 2022 Sierra

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2022 GMC Sierra have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 GMC Sierra, 2 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 26V083000, covering Power Train. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2022 GMC Sierra?

NHTSA gave the 2022 GMC Sierra 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (57/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2022 GMC Sierra?

Across the 34 EPA-rated configurations of the 2022 GMC Sierra, the best EPA combined figure is 26 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2022 GMC Sierra?

Owners have filed 598 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Sierra, most often about engine, power train, structure. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 5 a fire, 3 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2022 GMC Sierra?

The EPA smog rating for the 2022 GMC Sierra runs 3 to 6 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III ULEV125, California LEV-III ULEV50, Federal Tier 3 Bin 125, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2022 GMC Sierra?

The manufacturer has filed 1605 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2022 GMC Sierra, most often covering electrical system, engine, unknown or other. The most recent is dated 2026-10-17. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2022 GMC Sierra do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 GMC Sierra failed the emissions check on 5.6% of first inspections — higher than the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.3% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations34 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates34 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls6NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints598NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings12 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins1605NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations5NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment8 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2025 Sierra The Sierra model year with the cleanest record on file — grade B, 2 recalls.Lineup Every 2022 model on file, by price Each 2022 nameplate whose press kit we hold, ranked by the maker's announced starting MSRP — this one among them.Recalls Every GMC recall on file All campaigns filed against GMC vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Sierra by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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