Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 603 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V083000 Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V274000 Engine Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V060000 Chrome Front Grille Deflector May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V797000 Rear Wheel Lock-Up from Transmission Valve Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V903000 Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V463000 Inoperative High-Mounted Brake Light/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 241 complaints
- Power Train 113 complaints
- Structure 107 complaints
- Electrical System 83 complaints
- Unknown or Other 76 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 29 complaints
Of the 603 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 603 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 has a moderate number of owner complaints and six recall campaigns, indicating average reliability. Engine and powertrain issues are the most common, but a clearer picture of long-term reliability will emerge with more data over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$6,000 | common |
| Power train | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,500 | common |
| Structure | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 7,500 miles
- Replace air filter annually
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 20,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking sounds
- Transmission slipping or jerking
- Unusual rattles in structure
- Flickering dashboard lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.