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2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
531 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 15, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Complaints are still coming in strong late in this car's life, a chronic-problem pattern, not early teething.
Engine problems dominate (40% of complaints, typically reported near 30k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
4/5 overall
Varies 4–5 stars by trim; shown conservatively.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited PU/CC 4WD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 20%
3 open NHTSA defect investigations on file, separate from the recalls above.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Engine & cooling (26)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Engine
40%213 complaints · typically near 30k mi · 198 in the last 2 years
“Loud knocking noise started while motor is running. Took to dealer who confirmed the noise and inspected. Metal confirmed in the oil pan and throughout motor. Service …”
Transmission & drivetrain
18%98 complaints · typically near 24k mi · 90 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V797000 (Power Train). While the contact’s…”
Body & structure
18%95 complaints · typically near 22k mi · 81 in the last 2 years
“1 year after having the grill deflector piece being replaced on my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X, under the recall. The new grill deflector became detached and flew off my…”
Electrical system
15%78 complaints · typically near 46k mi · 55 in the last 2 years
“The Telematics Control Module failed - it no longer functions. This affects the ability to use OnStar services, such as navigation assistance, but especially OnStar em…”
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.