2022 GMC Sierra 1500 engine problems
215 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 — 40% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I Purchased the vehicle on May 29, 2026 and it stated the 6.2 liter engine recall had been fixed and that I have extended special coverage for the exact issue of the recall until 150008 miles on this vehicle. On July 14, 2026 the vehicle was being driven and stalled out at a traffic light and…”
filed Jul 28, 2026
“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to return to normal operation. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that…Campaign 25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025
Engine problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 44 | 64% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 39 | 42% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 152 | 47% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 183 | 44% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 275 | 52% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 213 | 48% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 283 | 46% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 63 | 21% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 56 | 16% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 37 | 11% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 83 | 12% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 69 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.