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2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Transmission Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are transmission problems on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500?

111 owners have reported transmission problems on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, 19% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 22,000–76,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.

111 complaints 19% of all 2022 complaints 36,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Automatic transmission 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (20 of 111). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Transmission complaints by the year the problem happened.

Transmission complaints by Sierra 1500 year

2008 Sierra 1500 6
2009 Sierra 1500 9
2010 Sierra 1500 4
2011 Sierra 1500 24
2012 Sierra 1500 6
2013 Sierra 1500 3
2014 Sierra 1500 69
2015 Sierra 1500 98
2016 Sierra 1500 84
2020 Sierra 1500 98
2022 Sierra 1500 111
2023 Sierra 1500 91
2024 Sierra 1500 72
2025 Sierra 1500 26
2026 Sierra 1500 33

Related recalls

Transmission valve can lock rear wheels

Crash risk

The transmission control valve may fail, causing the rear wheels to lock up while driving. Sudden rear wheel lock-up raises the risk of losing control and crashing.

Fix: The dealer will inspect your vehicle and update the transmission control software at no cost to you.

Recall 26V083000 · Feb 2026

Valves / valve body, Software

The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up. Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V797000 · Oct 2024
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Other 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 problems

Common questions

What are common 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 transmission problems?

Complaints most often name the automatic transmission.

At what mileage do 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 transmission problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 22,000–76,000 miles. The middle value is about 36,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 transmission problems?

Yes: 26V083000, 24V797000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which Sierra 1500 year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2021 Sierra 1500, with 142 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.