--- title: "2022 GMC Sierra 1500 known problems" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/07/2022-gmc-sierra-1500-known-problems/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Tim Esterdahl" published: "2022-07-24T14:08:21+00:00" modified: "2026-08-11T19:07:52+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-GMC-Sierra-AT4X-412-1.jpg" --- # 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 known problems By Tim Esterdahl Published: 2022-07-24T14:08:21+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-11T19:07:52+00:00 ![Featured image]() If you are shopping for a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, you might be curious about any known problems that have already cropped up for this truck. But before we dig into them, we need to point out the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 is an odd model year because it got a massive refresh right in the middle. When you are looking at a 2022 Sierra 1500, an easy way to tell if it is older or newer is the interior. The upper trims of the refreshed models are completely redone with a larger infotainment screen, Google-powered operating system and digital gauges. Also, the early 2022 Sierra trucks are referred to as “Sierra 1500 Limited” trucks. With that said, we don’t have a lot of information on the reliability of the infotainment system or software yet. However, we do have a bunch of other things to share. For this list, we used three sources: [CarComplaints.com](), [NHTSA.gov]() and [ConsumerReports.org](). ### Major 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 known problems Kicking off the list with the major issues, we see a lot of discussion about the engine. The complaints center around [engine lifter failure]() for the V-8s and [long-crank, no-start issues]() for the diesel. Another issue has been the performance of the 6- and 8-speed transmissions, yet the new 10-speed automatic transmission has had fewer complaints. Finally, there have been quite a few complaints about the power steering going out sporadically. ### Minor known problems Moving past the engine and older transmission problems, other issues include the typical infotainment system complaints every brand is seeing (phone not connecting and other items), some discussion on brake warning lights coming on and a myriad of other small issues. Most of the smaller complaints seem to be around a few lemon trucks and don’t represent a larger percentage of 2022 GMC Sierra 1500s on the road. ### 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls At the time of writing this article, there is one recall for the trucks dealing with an “[inoperative high-mounted brake light]()” not working correctly. And this only affects 242 trucks. We expect to see more recalls as more trucks hit the market for a longer period of time — and that’s normal. Looking back to the 2021 model year, there were a total of four recalls with only one major one affecting thousands of trucks with the front center seat belt bracket not being secured for trucks with a front bench seat. ### Consumer Reports view of 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Things get pretty interesting for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 when looking at Consumer Reports. This was the media outlet that said the [GM half-ton trucks were the least reliable truck at one time](). Have things improved? Not really. While you’ll need to subscribe to see the exact findings, we can say the truck is rated as middle of the road when it comes to reliability. CR basically calls out the same things we mentioned above as possible issues. ### The bottom line Any truck you buy can be a lemon, and while the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 isn’t known as the most-reliable truck in our research, we know many owners who have had good luck with them. For your own peace of mind, we recommend you go with a newer one with the 10-speed transmission and keep an eye on your engine in case it develops lifter issues. **Related posts:** - [Consumer Reports 2021 least reliable full-size trucks; GM dominates?]() - [Are there new problems with GM V-8 engine lifters lurking?]() - [2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 known problems]() ## Related vehicle coverage - [2022 GMC Sierra 1500]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/07/2022-gmc-sierra-1500-known-problems/#article", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/07/2022-gmc-sierra-1500-known-problems/" }, "author": { "name": "Tim Esterdahl", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/person/82b06f99329f69a069a5ab6caed18593" }, "headline": "2022 GMC Sierra 1500 known problems", "datePublished": "2022-07-24T14:08:21+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-08-11T19:07:52+00:00", 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