2022 GMC Sierra 2500

Q: Is the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 is rated "better than typical".

Q: What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

Q: How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

▲ Better than typical

2022 GMC Sierra 2500
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2022: 42 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1994	1
1997	14
1998	15
1999	36
2000	47
2001	134
2002	134
2003	160
2004	143
2005	115
2006	66
2007	83
2008	63
2009	31
2010	10
2011	63
2012	30
2013	46
2014	30
2015	89
2016	59
2017	37
2018	35
2019	31
2020	73
2021	49
2022	42
2023	28
2024	96
2025	24
2026	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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[XXX]: After arriving home and parking in my driveway (plugged in the block heater that came installed from the factory), approximately 35 minutes later my neighbor rang the doorbell. She was yelling that my truck was on fire!

NHTSA ODI report, 20240320

Brand new vehicle and keeps draining batteries. Can hear the starter engage but wonât turn the engine. Has happened twice.

NHTSA ODI report, 20220811

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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I was driving my 2022 GMC 2500 HD (not towing, just normal drive) after an oil change <900 miles ago and new brakes/rotors 3 days prior <100 miles (total mileage 81,000, serviced exclusively at GMC dealership) when the loss of power alert flashed on...

NHTSA ODI report, 20250719

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20211020 — service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the BPMV assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 20, 2021.

Campaign 21V758000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240517 — latches/locks/linkages

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates.

Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024.

Campaign 24V060000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241212 — power train

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel...

Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve.

Campaign 24V797000 — check if this car was fixed