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2022 GMC Sierra 2500 problems

Owners filed 45 complaints about the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 with NHTSA between Jun 2022 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (12).

Complaints
45
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
1
Reported by owners
Fires
2
Reported by owners
Injuries
3
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system12
  2. Power train7
  3. Tires6
  4. Structure4
  5. Engine4
  6. Service brakes4
  7. Fuel/propulsion system3
  8. Steering2
  9. Exterior lighting2
  10. Visibility2
  11. Engine and engine cooling1
  12. Fuel system, gasoline1
  13. Air bags1
  14. Visibility/wiper1

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 31, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20224
20235
20249
202518
20269

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

12 reports2 fires
“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and pulling a 10,000 pounds trailer, the vehicle experienced an intermittent loss of trailer brakes. The message "Check Trailer Wiring" and another message pertaining to the trailer brake system were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the Trailer Brake Power Module (TBPM) was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to GM Customer Satisfaction Program Number: N232414840 (Intermittent Loss of Trailer Brakes). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance in adding the VIN to the Customer Satisfaction Program. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 6, 2026Electrical systemODI 11748443

Power train

7 reports1 related recall
“At approximately 84226 miles, the subject 2022 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4 experienced a transmission cooler line failure. The owner’s preliminary observation is that an adjacent oil line contacted and abraded the transmission cooler line, ultimately producing a through-wall opening. Driver (Owners Son) experienced perceived issues with shifting on his drive home including surging RPM. By the time he arrived home he had concerns about it not shifting gears properly. The next day the owner noticed vehicle fluids on the concrete driveway under the vehicle. Vehicle would not engage in forward or reverse gears. Owner observed a burnt smell in the trucks’ cabin. No check engine light or similar errors were observed. Further inspection showed evidence of fluid on exhaust components.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 27, 2026Power trainODI 11774099

Tires

6 reports
“I had taken our GMC Sierra 2500 with LT275/R20 Goodyear Wrangler tires into Henderson Chevrolet for maintenance and to have the tires checked. The technician stated that the front tires were showing tread separation. I was shocked because the tires only had around 20,000 miles. The truck is not used for towing and is kept in the garage away from the sun. I asked the technician to double check the rear tires for separation and he stated they were fine. A couple of weeks later, I was driving to California and there was a loud bang on the rear driver side. The truck indicated the the tire was losing pressure. I pulled over to the side of the busy road as soon as possible. The entire tread was missing form the tire and when it came off it damaged the wheel well and the rear bumper and taillight.There was a lot of traffic on the highway and not much shoulder it was a pretty scary and unsafe situation I but got the tire changed with the spare. About an hour later the passenger side tire blew up, there was way more damage on this side including bent exhaust and damage to the fender. I had to get roadside assistance to change the tire so I changed both rear tires so i…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 5, 2025TiresODI 11703277

Structure

4 reports1 fire
“The same thing that happenes to the grill mold in recall N242490120 happened to my vehicle with the hood vent ornament. For reference, the Part number is 84802205/85057002. I was driving on the highway to work and it flew off which caused it to scrape my hood and chip my windshield.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 15, 2026StructureODI 11731414

Engine

4 reports1 fire
“Low coolant message but coolant level/amount is fine.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 5, 2025EngineODI 11691472

Service brakes

4 reports
“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a clanking sound coming from the steering wheel while attempting to make a turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering column had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, with the brake warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,824.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 15, 2025Steering, Fuel system, gasoline, Service brakesODI 11680925
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 31, 2026

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