2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
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
“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated upon accelerating and driving at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle violently jerked. The vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11594440 — filed 06/14/2024
“The engine failed while driving on the expressway. It is clearly the fault of the Active Fuel Management (AFM) system but GMC will not honor…”NHTSA complaint 11584433 — filed 04/22/2024
“The transmission became inoperable and a message appeared on the display 'Engine Power Is Reduced' in area of the highway where the speed limit is…”NHTSA complaint 11584323 — filed 04/21/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500: 97 of 530 complaints on file (18.3%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
