2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Structure Problems
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 34,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “flew off” (35% of reports).
- 104structure complaints
- 34,500median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 90%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Flew off: mentioned in 36 of 104 complaints (35%)
- Upper grille: mentioned in 12 of 104 complaints (12%)
- Front grill: mentioned in 11 of 104 complaints (11%)
- Trim piece: mentioned in 10 of 104 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 104 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
GMC Sierra 1500 structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 1500 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2025 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Sierra 1500 | 26 | 7% | 18,500 |
| 2023 Sierra 1500 | 90 | 18% | 51,350 |
| 2022 Sierra 1500 | 104 | 18% | 34,500 |
| 2021 Sierra 1500 | 13 | 2% | 18,000 |
| 2020 Sierra 1500 | 13 | 3% | 10,000 |
| 2019 Sierra 1500 | 15 | 2% | 5,000 |
| 2018 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 2% | 29,562 |
| 2017 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 2% | 44,850 |
| 2016 Sierra 1500 | 7 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 2015 Sierra 1500 | 28 | 4% | 46,000 |
| 2014 Sierra 1500 | 31 | 4% | 55,537 |
| 2013 Sierra 1500 | 25 | 22% | 75,000 |
| 2012 Sierra 1500 | 21 | 20% | 65,000 |
| 2011 Sierra 1500 | 45 | 16% | 49,000 |
| 2010 Sierra 1500 | 34 | 20% | 64,500 |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | 20 | 9% | 76,000 |
| 2008 Sierra 1500 | 25 | 7% | 85,000 |
| 2007 Sierra 1500 | 17 | 6% | 64,540 |
| 2006 Sierra 1500 | 9 | 6% | 56,546 |
| 2005 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 2% | 89,900 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 | 4 | 2% | 86,000 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 | 8 | 5% | 75,500 |
| 2001 Sierra 1500 | 6 | 4% | 148,000 |
| 2000 Sierra 1500 | 11 | 6% | 89,000 |
| 1999 Sierra 1500 | 9 | 6% | 135,000 |
| 1998 Sierra 1500 | 4 | 7% | 110,213 |
| 1997 Sierra 1500 | 3 | 4% | 85,000 |
| 1996 Sierra 1500 | 1 | 20% | 147,657 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:body:bumpers:active shutters/grill
Problem: 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.
Risk: A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reinforce or repair all attachment points on the chrome front grille deflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may call GM customer service for GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242490120.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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.
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.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 GMC Sierra 1500s have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about structure for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 (18% of the 594 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 34,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “flew off”, in 36 of 104 complaints, followed by “upper grille” (12).
Other 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
- Engine problems (238)
- Power Train problems (111)
- Electrical System problems (83)
See all 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 problems or structure problems across all Sierra 1500 years.