Research · 5 model years

GMC Sierra 1500Every model year, 1999–2022

Across the 5 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns and 1,710 owner complaints for the GMC Sierra 1500. The 2022 model year has the most complaints (601).

01 —Model years

GMC Sierra 1500 years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
20226601105 of 5—
2021759664 of 5—
20187305105 of 5—
201685035 of 5—
199941589Not rated16
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
1999158
201650
2018305
2021596
2022601

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2022 Sierra 1500

6 campaigns

Power train: software

Free remedy

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.

Power trainReported Feb 13, 2026NHTSA 26V083000

Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal

Free remedy

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Engine and engine coolingReported Apr 24, 2025NHTSA 25V274000

Structure: active shutters

Free remedy

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with chrome front grille deflectors. The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.

StructureReported Feb 6, 2025NHTSA 25V060000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 29, 2026