2022 GMC Sierra 1500 engine and engine cooling problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The messages "Put Vehicle in…”
filed Apr 30, 2026
“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The vehicle coasted over to the shoulder of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The…”
filed Apr 2, 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 and Engine Cooling problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 30 | 9% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 21 | 5% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 46 | 9% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 18 | 4% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 23 | 4% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 1% |
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.