2022 GMC Sierra 1500 structure problems
96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My truck was serviced for the front chrome grill separation recall last year. On Saturday, 8/1/2026 while driving at highway speed the grill deflector separated from the vehicle violently. I was able to pull off of the highway and remove the part as only the passenger corner clip (with screw) was…”
filed Aug 2, 2026
“1 year after having the grill deflector piece being replaced on my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X, under the recall. The new grill deflector became detached and flew off my vehicle. Clearly, the recall fix by GMC did not work.”
filed Jul 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in…Campaign 25V060000 · Feb 6, 2025
Structure problems in other Sierra 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 23 | 7% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 65 | 15% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 11 | 2% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 12 | 3% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 27 | 4% |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 31 | 4% |
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.