2022 GMC Sierra 1500 structure problems
101 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The hood molding flew off my vehicle as I was traveling down the interstate. I did not hit anything, it just randomly flew off of my vehicle. The piece flew off and just barely missed the vehcile behind me. If that would of hit the other vehicle, it would of caused damage to their vehicle, and…”
filed Sep 17, 2026
“I request that GM and NHTSA investigate whether recall N242490120 / NHTSA recall 25V060 was properly performed and effective, determine why the deflector detached, and assess whether improper installation, defective parts, inadequate fastening, impact, road debris, or another cause was responsible…”
filed Sep 15, 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 | 2% |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 26 | 7% |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 79 | 17% |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 12 | 2% |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 13 | 3% |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 2% |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 28 | 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.