2022 GMC Sierra 1500 power train problems
100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 (VIN: [XXX]) in active traffic, the 10-speed automatic transmission suffered a sudden and catastrophic internal failure. Without warning, the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic and forced itself into a hazardous "limp mode," severely restricting my speed…”
filed Jul 30, 2026
“My truck is at the dealership for a failed transmission valve body. I was doing some research on this issue and saw recall N242454441. I asked the service writer about this and he said my truck was not covered by the recall. I had all of the same issues as described in the recall. effects can cause…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock upCampaign 26V083000 · Feb 12, 2026
- Transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-upCampaign 24V797000 · Oct 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 17 | 25% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 20 | 22% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 64 | 20% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 81 | 19% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 129 | 24% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 88 | 20% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 129 | 21% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 125 | 43% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 116 | 33% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 83 | 25% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 95 | 13% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 68 | 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.