2022 GMC SIERRA 1500 Safety Overview

Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"Fuel pump module went out while driving on expressway engine had reduced power maximum speed uphill was 10 mph vehicle drove fine when on flat ground. Extremely unsafe spot to not be able to accelerate."

Component: STRUCTURE

"I have a 2022 GMC Sierra that has a black grill and the same thing happened to me that follows this safety recall; N242490120. I was driving on the highway and the same piece snapped off and went right over my head and a car behind me ran over it and they had to pull over."

Component: POWER TRAIN

"Transmission failed at about 40 MPH, coasted to the side of the road and wheels locked up. No warning lights even after the failure. GM dealership inspected and confirmed it is the common valve body failure on GM trucks but my truck is not covered on recall. It is sitting at dealer waiting for a decision. No warning, the dealer changed the transmission fluid and filter 4000 miles before."

Component: STRUCTURE

"The chrome grill deflector that was previously fixed under the GM recall (for the same part) broke off and flew into my windshield while driving on the freeway."

Component: STRUCTURE

"The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V060000 (Structure). However, the recall remedy failed, and the front grille piece flew off the vehicle while driving at an undisclosed speed. The contact stated that the grille was loose, and the contact returned the vehicle to the dealer and informed the dealer that the recall repair was already performed. The dealer confirmed the failure but stated that the vehicle was previously repaired as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 48,500."

Component: STRUCTURE

"The hood molding flew off my vehicle as I was traveling down the interstate. I did not hit anything, it just randomly flew off of my vehicle. The piece flew off and just barely missed the vehcile behind me. If that would of hit the other vehicle, it would of caused damage to their vehicle, and potentially could of caused an accident. The piece that fell off was the trim piece that is diretly below the hood latch and above the front grille. There was no incidcators that this was going to happen. I see there was a recall on the same model and year vehicle as mine but for chrome grilles. The recall # is 25V-060."

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start and was jumpstarted on each occurrence. The contact purchased and installed a new battery; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where it was diagnosed that a corroded ground strap had caused an electrical short to the battery. The dealer replaced the ground strap, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact associated the failure with Customer Satisfaction Program: N252515590; however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown."

Component: POWER TRAIN

"The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the contact entered a parking lot and shifted the vehicle into park and the message “Shift to Park” was displayed. Additionally, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. Due to the failure, the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000."

Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

"I was driving today with product resting on the tailgate and the tailgate dropped while turning a corner, spilling product on the street. It was a residential street, thankfully, but it has happened on the highway. Previously, I had bikes resting on the tailgate and the same thing happen. Tailgate will randomly drop while driving, especially with a little weight resting on it. I close it completely, but doesn't seem to matter. It has become a concern and safety issue."

Component: STRUCTURE

"I request that GM and NHTSA investigate whether recall N242490120 / NHTSA recall 25V060 was properly performed and effective, determine why the deflector detached, and assess whether improper installation, defective parts, inadequate fastening, impact, road debris, or another cause was responsible. Evidence and Records Requested Please review or provide: • Complete recall-repair records, including repair orders, technician notes, procedures, parts and fastening specifications, photographs, repair date and mileage, personnel identities, and attachment-point inspections. • An explanation for the discrepancy between the April 18, 2025 myGMC date and April 28, 2025 GM VIN-lookup date. • Dealership inspection findings, photographs, measurements, and conclusions. • GM repair instructions, technical guidance, recall-validation records, and engineering analyses. • A written determination of the probable cause and whether this was a remedy failure, improper installation, defective part, unrelated damage, or unresolved cause. • Criteria for determining whether the grille must be replaced or repaired. • Warranty, goodwill, claim, technical-assistance, and customer-service records. • Similar complaints, warranty claims, field reports, damage reports, and recurrence data. Corrective Actions Requested I request that GM identify the cause, determine whether the grille must be replaced, and assess whether the attachment can be repaired. If the incident resulted from the recall condition, repair, improper installation, defective parts, or failure of the remedy, I request no-cost repair or reimbursement, including grille replacement. If GM attributes the incident to unrelated damage or an external event, I request the supporting evidence and technical basis. I request that NHTSA determine whether additional oversight or corrective action is warranted to prevent recurrence and road-debris hazards."

Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"I am filing this complaint regarding a potentially serious safety defect involving my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali four-wheel-drive with the V8 5.3 engine. The vehicle had approximately 28,786 miles at the time of the incident. While traveling on an interstate highway in heavy traffic, my truck suddenly lost engine power. I was extremely fortunate that I was able to maneuver through traffic and get the vehicle onto the shoulder without being struck by another vehicle. A sudden loss of engine power under these conditions could easily have resulted in a serious or fatal collision. Immediately follow the incident Onstar detected diagnostic trouble code P129F The vehicle was subsequently taken to an authorized GM dealership. The dealership diagnosed the problem and replaced the fuel pump power control module to repair the vehicle. I have since learned that General Motors issued service bulletin 24 –NA-139 concerning this condition. The bulletin specifically includes 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles and identifies loss of power stalling and DTC P129F among the possible symptoms. GM states the condition may be caused by an internal short in the K111 fuel pump driver control module/fuel pump, power control module. I am particularly concerned that GM has been aware of this potential failure condition since at least 2024. A failure capable of causing a vehicle to suddenly lose engine power while traveling at Internet speeds presents amsafety hazard not only to the occupants of the affected vehicle but also to surrounding motorist. I respectfully request that NHTSA review this issue including other owner complaints involving error code P129F, fuel pump power control, module failures, stalling, or sudden loss of power in affected GMC Sierra and related to GMC vehicles and determine whether a safety defect investigation or recall is warranted. Vehicle: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali four-wheel-drive Engine: 5.3 L V8"

Component: ENGINE

"I purchased said vehicle with a little over 76,000 miles on XXX from NW Chevrolet, [XXX]. Dealership service the engine on XXX and remained on their lot until it was sold. While driving home, I smelled gas fumes coming into the cabin and the engine was misfiring causing slight hesitation in motor acceleration while adjusting to speed limits and climbing hills. I told management at the dealership about these issues on XXX. My vehicle is currently in the shop to fix the fuel injection system, spark plugs, grounding issues as of XXX to fix the dealerships mistake costing more out of pocket expense. Management will not do anything about it because it was sold (As Is) without a warranty which I refused to purchase through finance and interest charges on a car loan. I purchased a 4-year warranty through Endurance on XXX with a 30 day wait period before filing a claim. GM is letting their dealerships advertise and sell problem vehicles with known motor issues to consumers while marking up the sale price. Vehicles should never be sold until GM fixes all motor defects before advertising to the consumer. The consumer is at serious financial risk when getting an auto loan paying on a broken vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)"

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

"The contact's son owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and the engine seized. The driver attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a fuel pump drive module failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump drive module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted by phone, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 31,298."

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

"The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred a month after an unknown recall repair where the engine was replaced. The contact stated that the engine had been replaced three times between 2022 to February 2026, under the recall. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,844."

Component: POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

"After numerous attempts getting GM to finally look at why my vehicle because after the L87 engine swap, which failed after the Pico test and oil, oil filter, and oil cap change my truck has been dangerous to drive. It falls on its face when taking off or driving. It acts as if something is holding the truck back. It takes more throttle to get it moving. Then in traffic while moving it randomly lunges forward very quickly as if I have the gas pedal to the floor. I came very close to rear ending a Deer Park police vehicle. They told me to get my own alternate transportation and they would then look at it. I had to go out and get a rental car. I had no choice. I explained due to my HIGH medical bills following a cancer diagnosis, I could not afford a rental and my appointments. They basically told me come see them when i can make my arrangements. So, i rented a car, took the truck in, four days later i was told that the problem was my ADAS camera. I told them it worked fine before yall had it 3 months waiting on an engine. They told me I would have to pay around 1000 dollars to have my truck repaired. Even though it was clearly something they did. I made arrangements to pay them. I picked up my truck. That evening I was happy. Well, the next morning while going to get coffee the problem returned. I took it back to the dealer. I was again told, go get another rental and leave it here. I have done that. Well, that week went by. I had to borrow money to get the rental for another week. So, i could make it to my cardiologist today. I have to get cardiac clearance before i begin surgery Oct. 1st. Between now and then, i have an appt with pain mgmt., A PET scan, and an Echo/Doppler for cardiac clearance. Surgery begins Oct. 1st. This has been making it very difficult to manage appts. with Gastrointerology, Cardiology, Oncology, Infusion services, Pain mgmt., Therapy with a Psychiatrist, My new Esophogealist (for surgery). And follow-ups and blood tests. This is ongoing."

Component: POWER TRAIN

"The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal banging sound and jerked intermittently upon shifting into drive(D). The contact stated that while the vehicle was in neutral(N) at a car wash, the vehicle drove forward and nearly crashed into another vehicle, and the driver slammed on the brake pedal. The contact was informed that he could no longer return to the car wash due to the failure. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the vehicle jerked as if the parking brake was engaged. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle jerked and occasionally failed to exceed 30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000."

Component: ENGINE

"Vehicle has been maintained at GM authorized dealership according to manufacturer recommendations. 6.2L recall was performed as recommended by manufacturer at approximately 25k miles. Engine failed at 36000 miles. The failure created a safety situation where vehicle suddenly lost propulsion power on the interstate. GM replaced the engine with a remanufactured engine. Vehicle was out of service for approximately 90 days. My family has lost confidence in the vehicle and unfortunately because of the now known issues with this engine the vehicle has lost significant value, making it nearly impossible to trade the vehicle in for something reliable."

Component: ENGINE

"No warning. It’s been replaced by Gm and a week later now it’s in the shop again because it’s acting up."

Component: ENGINE

"While driving down the street pulling a trailer the engine stopped. I was able to get it to the side of the road. I called the GMC dealer and they dispatched a wrecker. No prior warnings, just a check engine light right before it failed and lost momentum. This is the second of three new trucks from GMC with engine failure, 1st was lifters, and the other two were bearing locked up. All maintenance was performed by the Dealership on all three trucks"

Component: ENGINE

"At around 1,500 miles the truck reduced power. I was able to drive it to the dealership. The dealership reported the lifters had failed and it would be 5-6 months to repair because of the parts shortage."