2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

213Engine complaints

40.2%Of all 530 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE213 · 40.2%

POWER TRAIN97 · 18.3%

STRUCTURE:BODY86 · 16.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM78 · 14.7%

Unspecified / other70 · 13.2%

Share of the 530 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 overview page.

What owners report

“On June 8th I started my truck and it made a strange unfamiliar noise before starting. I thought it was bizarre. Shortly after I stopped…”NHTSA complaint 11602728 — filed 07/16/2024

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard a knock sound coming from…”NHTSA complaint 11585235 — filed 04/25/2024

“While unlocked, passenger doors go through unlocking phase, door locks click, parking lights flash and tail gate comes open. Along with this, an electric motor…”NHTSA complaint 11575777 — filed 03/06/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500: 213 of 530 complaints on file (40.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 have in total?

530 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.