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2022 GMC Sierra 2500 problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls

NO ELEVATED SIGNAL
30%
12 of 40 relevant owner complaints are about the engine, transmission or fuel system

No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 30% of relevant complaints.

Better than 70% of the 1,789 model years we track (2010–2023).

Excludes 3 airbag, lighting and seat-belt recall complaints that would otherwise mask the signal (unadjusted: 28%).

NHTSA data checked October 3, 2026
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Does the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 12 of 40 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (30%). For comparison, the 2021 scores 48% and the 2023 scores 66%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.

Drivetrain complaints
12
engine, transmission, fuel
Total complaints
43
this model year
Fires reported
2
owner-reported
Recall campaigns
3
1 crashes · 3 injuries

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 · 28%
TIRES6 · 14%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5 · 12%
POWER TRAIN5 · 12%
STRUCTURE4 · 9%
ENGINE4 · 9%

The years either side

2010
11%
5 of 59
2011
33%
25 of 106
2012
38%
18 of 60
2013
34%
24 of 85
2014
40%
23 of 131
2015
38%
31 of 147
2016
28%
16 of 65
2017
46%
41 of 98
2018
40%
12 of 35
2019
38%
11 of 32
2020
47%
35 of 76
2021
48%
19 of 51
2022
30%
12 of 43
2023
66%
21 of 32

Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.

What owners reported

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM06/14/2026
Filled tank with diesel and truck wouldn’t turn back on. We were next to a jiffy lube and they were able to run a scan and it said there was a broken fuel module. There’s only around 60,000 miles on it, it’s 4 years old, and left my son and I stranded.
POWER TRAIN02/28/2026
Was driving down the highway and was approaching a red light. As I was slowing down my transmission down shifted hard and my rear wheels briefly locked up and my truck went in to reduced power Took to dealership only to find out the valve body failed and my truck wasn't covered
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING02/12/2026
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the engine was making an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the front muffler exhaust baffle was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back t…

Three of 12 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows more, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.

Recall campaigns on the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 (3)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
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 …
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The t…
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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…

This does not say whether a particular car has an open, unrepaired recall. That depends on the VIN.

Before you buy a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500

Questions people ask about the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500

Does the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 have engine or transmission problems?

Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 12 of 40 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (30%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.

Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns on the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Which GMC Sierra 2500 years are better?

Among the GMC Sierra 2500 years we track, the 2010 (11%) and the 2016 (28%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2022 (30%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car.

Should I buy a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500?

That depends on the car in front of you, not just the model year. The 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 shows no elevated engine or transmission pattern in owner complaints, which is a good starting point. It is still one car with its own history, so get an independent pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you commit.

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Experimental model-level information. This is not a vehicle inspection, vehicle-history report, financial advice or purchase recommendation. It describes patterns across a model year, not the condition of any individual vehicle.