Complaint volume
534 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2022 GMC Sierra Complaints
534 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2022 GMC Sierra, grouped by component category.
534 Total complaints
10 Crash reports
5 Fire reports
3 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are engine, structure, power train. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 10 crash reports, 5 fire reports, 3 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 82 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 45,345 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to engine, structure, power train?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2022 GMC Sierra?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2022 GMC Sierra
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How severe are the 2022 GMC Sierra complaints?
10 Crash
5 Fire
3 Injury
0 Fatality
36 Towed
1 Medical attention
What are the most common 2022 GMC Sierra complaint categories?
ENGINE 144
STRUCTURE 77
POWER TRAIN 51
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 47
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 22
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21
SERVICE BRAKES 14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8
534 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | Engine seized up. This is the second 6.2L engine that this happened to. The first one was a lifter failure and 2000 miles After replacement engine locked up. Brand new engine at 26000 miles. Now at 68000 the new engine seized up with no warning | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | I was on a hunting trip when my almost brand-new GMC Sierra 6.2L broke down, approximately 20,000 miles on it. The vehicle started making a ticking noise while I was driving out of state, en route to our lodge. Early the next morning the engine light came out and the vehicle came to rest close to a stop sign. I was very fortunate someone was following me in a different vehicle. The vehicle would not start afterward and had to be towed to the closest dealership. Being a new GMC owner and nearly 7 hours away from home and in an unknown area was extremely stressful. The dealership service department was closed on Saturday (the date of the incident) and Sunday. The dealership was less than helpful and did not return my phone calls on an already stressful day. My trip ended on Sunday and I was forced to rent a car at Enterprise. Unfortunately, the Enterprise I contacted did not have a truck and GMC told me that the dealership could not provide a loaner truck. I’ve needed a truck several times this month, which has caused difficulties for me and others. The vehicle has since been inspected and the service department stated the vehicle needed a new engine. This occurred 21 days ago and there is no end in sight. The service department could not tell me an exact date on when the engine would be shipped to their store. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | While driving, I was starting to move following being stopped at a stop light and the truck experienced a complete engine seizure. I had it towed to the dealership I purchased the vehicle at and after a day or two, they indicated that GM's recommended fix to this particular issue was a complete engine replacement. The engine replacement couldn't be scheduled in a reasonable time. Grant it that the repair would have been covered under warranty and they would provide me a rental until such time it could be fixed, I decided to trade the vehicle in on an equivalent 2024 model (same truck 2 years newer) after being assured that it was an isolated incident and not part of a systemic problem. I only am writing this since I read an article the other day indicating that the NHTSA was launching a potential investigation into the same issue based on 39 complaints, at that time, regarding the GMC's 6.2L V8 small block engine. I wanted to let your organization know of my issue as well since I would assume that there are far more than 39 people/owners that had experience this problem. At a minimum, I make 40. In addition, I am now concerned about my 2024 GMC since it has the same motor in it. The article mentioned that there has not been injuries associated with the engine seizure. This is not surprising to me. It actually happened twice in my 2022; the first time in my driveway and another on the road. Note, after sitting for a couple of days in my driveway, it had started right up. I went for a ride to test it out and that is when the final instance happened. Both instances occurred when the auto off feature was engaged and only seized when trying to move from the auto "off" position back onto the "on" (engine running) position so I was not moving in either instance. Again, I am not concerned that this issue will arise in my new vehicle. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | bought vehicle in may 2022. had engine suddenly ‘lock up’ while driving on the highway to work in november 2022. towed and repaired at gym dealer through december 2022 for ‘spun bearing’. had ‘fuel sensor’ replaced in 10/23 when it failed the day before our planned fall break, towing our camper… then mid-december 2023 had camshaft part replacement when it ‘locked up’ again. got it back for 9 days when it once again ‘locked up’ (not driving this time…) and had engine completely replaced. on the first two occasions i was traveling at highway speed when all of a sudden- i lost power to the engine. thankfully i was on the shoulder side not towing anything either time! | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | I am on my third 6.2L engine at 80k miles due to engine failure. It is absolutely ridiculous and is a safety issue for sure. It has left me stranded twice. And now GM is giving me a hard time about not wanting to cover it under warranty. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | On 9/23 truck just shut off while driving to work no warning just shut off costed to side of interstate got towed in at 2:30 am and was later called had engine failure. Got back out of shop on 10/16 with 86581 miles on it On 10/28 driving on interstate to ball game truck shut off again no warning costed to side got towed in again. Get call later engine failure AGAIN with 86568 miles on it. So I had the truck back less than a month with 78 miles on it with the 2nd engine failure . During all this had to purchase a new car to drive to work which is a hour each way. Now truck is fixed and we’re scared to even drive it out of town now. It really sucks they can get away with this!!! | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | I was pulling a trailer loaded with my UTV when I suddenly lost power going up a hill. I pulled off to the side of the road and turned off the truck. When I attempted to restart it the truck wouldn’t do anything so it needed to be towed. Upon the dealer looking at it they said the crankshaft bearing broke which is a common problem with the 6.2 motor and it needs to be replaced. The truck has just over 16,000 miles on it. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | ABRUPT ENGINE FAILURE WITH NO WARRING SIGNS | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | Hard knocking and metal shaving on oil pan. Dealer said. New engine. 6.2 L | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | My 2022 6.2l V8 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate engine failed while driving 50mph on the highway. It had 18,000 miles on the odometer. The transmission locked itself in neutral while vehicle was in motion. There were no warning lights on the dash. When the vehicle came to a complete stop, the transmission locked itself in park. When I tried to shift into drive, the dash stated, "Conditions Not Correct For Shift" and stayed in park. I was stuck in the fast lane during rush hour with no options other than to wait for a tow and hope another vehicle does not ram into me from behind. My truck was towed to a local dealership and they found metal shards in the oil and said I require an engine replacement. This happened on 12/18/2024. On 1/22/2025 the vehicle is still at the dealership waiting for a new engine. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When traveling on the interstate at 75 MPH the trim at the top of the grill broke free, hit the windshield and blew over the vehicle. The front of the grill you can visibly see where the metal clips fail and were completely sheered off. GM Authority has a bulletin published on 11/1/2024 citing other incidents of 2022 GMC Sierra AT4 owners who have had the same situation happen to them. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Used my truck to back out of the driveway and wouldn't go into reverse at all. Towed to dealership and said problem was transmission valve body went bad. Dealership said TVB fail all the time in these trucks. They told me that this part is on back order and could be 2 or 3 months to get part in. GM has and known transmission issues . This truck is little over 2 years old and only has 40k on it. I'm hearing that TVB are failing while driving and creating dangerous situations and GM isn't doing anything about . Truck is under PT warranty. I asked what can't GM just put a new transmission in? They say it's not cost effective. So cost is over safety i said! | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | The engine seized up at approximately 20,000 miles while exiting the highway. I took the vehicle to GM and they needed to replace the entire engine. I was told it was a common problem with the 6.2 engine by the service manager. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | Engine suddenly started knocking and loss of power while driving on the highway. If engine had stopped or locked up it could have caused an accident. Took it straight to my dealer on Dec. 30, they said to leave it that the knocking was coming from lower part of engine. Couple weeks later they called and told me it was crank bearings. Very disappointed I only have 11000 miles on it.There was no prior warning lamps or symptoms. They have a new engine on order but said there is a nation wide back order, so no way to know how long it will take to find one. | Crash: Yes Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | STRUCTURE | Driving at highway speeds 60 mph. The upper grille (as GMC calls it) came off of the truck, hit my windshield and the car behind me also hit it. This is a known GM problem and they are not issuing a recall on this. We are lucky the car behind me didn't suffer any damage nor swerve to miss the flying piece of my vehicle. This is a huge safety concern that needs to be addressed. A quick google search will reveal many other people having this same issue. Some stating damage to their vehicle as a result. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | 6.2L motor shut off with no warning with message on dash to shift to neutral and press start, nothing happened. Was able to restart and drive to dealership. Truck was diagnosed with blown motor (lower bearing failure) and new motor ordered. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | 6.2L Engine burning excessive oil, so dealer per GM started an Oil Consumption test at 34,457 miles went through the process until 45,145 miles and dealer took it in at 45,468 to tear down engine, I contacted GM Aftersales and Customer Service VP and he had a representative start working the case, Engine was found to have scored cylinders on the driver's bank decision was made to replace engine. Engine was replaced and picked up vehicle and was told to bring it back in 5k miles for an oil change. I brought it back in 1k miles and retained the filter and used a filter cutter and inspected the filter. Filter had a significant amount of Metal and Metillac pieces imbedded in the filter (I have the filter still) I reported this to the Dealer and GM Aftersales and Customer Service, They noted this a normal! I then had the filter only changed at 500 more miles and still contained some debris, this is the second truck that I have owned the first was a 21 same issue first replacement failed in 25 miles, 2nd motor failed at start up and then I traded into this 22' and took a major financial hit on trade in, then a 3rd motor in the 21' and it made it so the truck could be wholesaled or sold, by this time I had bought this truck that has just had the motor replaced and currently have 7k on the new motor which was replaced under warranty. I feel confident that the metal debris that was in this engine is a contributing factor if not the factor that is causing the engine failures and suspect this engine will have the same demise. I welcome you to take possession of the filter and inspect it yourself. I have a video of the filter that I would be glad to share. These engine failures have cost me $25,000 in trade in loss. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | Rod and bearing failure at 80k miles. I was driving down the road and the vehicle turned off leaving me stranded on the road.there was no warning | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | My engine locked up on me 3 times without notice or warning at all while driving 75-80mph down the highway. All the times myself and my family were put in danger of being hit by traffic and the locations were the vehicle stopped was around a curve where other drivers wouldn’t notice until it was too late. Freezing cold and could stay in the vehicle scared we might get hit while inside. Second time it stopped at around 10:30om in the middle of nowhere in [XXX]. Even the cops couldn’t get us tow. Finally 6 hours later a friend had to come get us. I reached out to the GM CEO per email and no reply. I tried to get them to take the vehicle back and after supposedly fixing the engine after having it for 3 months I got it back with no loaner to use during this time. The engine failed again a month later. Again after supposedly fixing the engine it failed a third time. If failed the first time in January 2024 and the second time in May 2024 and then the third time in July 2024. I have anxiety and now taking medication from even driving this vehicle afraid it will stop again. Replacing the engine isn’t acceptable to me. Please help. The first place to to rebuild the engine Crossville, TN (Dave Kirk Chevrolet GMC), then it to Parks Buick GMC-Greenville: 2640 Laurens Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. and then to Loves Buick GMC, 736 Saturn Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29212. I have all the email sent to GM leaders and their executive leadership team. My vehicle had only 22,000 miles on it and I guess doesn’t fall under the lemon law in SC so they didn’t want to take it back. I feel helpless in this situation. Even getting a lawyer isn’t guaranteed a win and then I’ll be out of more money. Being a [XXX] this really sucks to be treated like my life and family life doesn’t matter. I bought the vehicle brand new from Jim Buick, GMC, Cadillac in Columbia, SC. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My truck lost power while driving on the interstate.. had to restart while traffic moved around me.. truck eventually restarted and then again died while getting off exit ramp in traffic. Towed to Dealership and was diagnosed with a "blown" rod bearing. Full Engine replacement. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | Truck engine just died while driving. Engine is unrepairable with metal in the oil. Has only 105,000 miles | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The tailgate will drop completely down by itself while driving at highway speeds. It has happened numerous times while driving on the interstate highway when I had large items in the back of the truck. Items such as propane cylinder, large cooler with ice and drinks, luggage, furniture, etc. The first time was a few days after buying the truck in Sep 2022. I reported it to the dealer, the ordered a replacement electrical component and replaced it. That did not correct the problem. I took it to another dealer in early 2024 and they worked on it but said it was going to be a recall by GMC but they did not know when. It's been almost a year and the tailgate still falls down by itself completely at random. It just happened again today while driving in heavy traffic on city streets. Fortunately, I didn't have anything in the back of the truck. It happened once during the night while the truck was in my garage and hit the garage door. I no longer put anything in the back of the truck, but I am concerned that it happens to others or will happen and someone on the highway will be seriously injured when a large heavy item falls out on the interstate highway. It can cause a major accident and GMC is obviously not as concerned as they should be. It's not the dealer's fault and is solely GMC's responsibility to correct this condition before someone is injured or killed. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | STRUCTURE | I was driving home from work on the highway, when the top part of the front grill broke off and flew up hitting the windshield. It caused me to abruptly swerve into the other lane of the highway. Luckily there was nobody in the other lane. The part could of also hit another car that was behind me. Going on line, I see this is quite common issue for 2022 GMC trucks and it occurs on the same conditions, driving down the highway. I suggest a recall to get this fixed. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed, and the vehicle started losing automotive power. The contact pulled over to the side of the highway and turned off the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the push rods were faulty, and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 25,000 | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | 25,000 |
| Jan 2025 | ENGINE | on 12/14/24 my engine shut off while passing 18 wheeler, on my dash it said: start vehicle again. Vehicle had no power and i was forced to pull over on the side of the road. Was not able to crank the vehicle and a tow truck was called to tow my truck to the dealer. A week later i was told there was metal in the oil filter and engine replacement was required | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |