2022 Gmc Sierra 2500 problems

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The Chevrolet Silverado is a range of trucks manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand. Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Silverado is the successor to the long-running Chevrolet C/K model line. Taking its name from the top trim level from the Chevrolet C/K series, the Silverado is offered as a series of full-size pickup trucks, chassis cab trucks, and medium-duty trucks. The fourth generation of the model line was introduced for the 2019 model year.

The Chevrolet Silverado shares mechanical commonality with the identically related GMC Sierra; GMC ended the use of the C/K nomenclature a model generation prior to Chevrolet. In Mexico, high-trim level versions of the Silverado use the Chevrolet Cheyenne name (not to be confused with the 2003 concept). Competing against the Ford F-Series, Ram Pickup, Toyota Tundra, and Nissan Titan, the Silverado is among the best-selling vehicles in the United States, having sold over 12 million trucks since its introduction in 1998 as a 1999 model year.

History

The Silverado nameplate made its debut for the 1975 model year, becoming the top trim level on all Chevrolet C/K trucks, slotted above Custom Deluxe, Scottsdale, and Cheyenne. For the 1968 model year (seven years before the Silverado), GMC C/K trucks used variations of the Sierra name (Sierra, Sierra Classic, Sierra Grande, and High Sierra). Even after the C/K series officially ended, GM still uses the CK and the CC in their current model codes, to denote a two-wheel drive (CC), and four-wheel drive (CK).

For the 1988 GMT400 model architecture, Chevrolet retained the C/K model nomenclature, with GMC branding its full-size line as Sierras. While sharing the same body and chassis, the model chronology of the Silverado and Sierra are different, with five generations of the Sierra, while four of the Silverado.

In 2018, at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, Chevrolet unveiled the first medium-duty Silverado, expanding the model line to a 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD chassis cab. Largely the successor to the 2003–2009 GMT560 chassis, the medium-duty trucks are exclusive to Chevrolet, with no plans for an equivalent GMC version. Instead, Navistar International (now partnering with GM) would sell the medium-duty trucks as a rebadged counterpart, called the CV. This is in fact a very similar nod to how the Avalanche did not have a GMC Yukon–based equivalent, but instead, Cadillac would take its place as the former's rebadged counterpart, the Escalade EXT.

2022 Gmc Sierra 2500

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Common 2022 Gmc Sierra 2500 problems

The 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. Here are some of the issues:

  • Parking Brake Issues: Certain 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either PBR or TRW parking brake systems had parking brake friction linings that may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a vehicle. Dealers were required to install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a PBR parking brake or a redesigned parking brake cable assembly for vehicles equipped with the TRW parking brake system.
  • Exhaust System Problems: Some owners have reported issues with the exhaust system, including muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, and leaks. These problems can lead to poor performance, reduced fuel efficiency, and increased emissions.
  • Electrical Problems: The 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 has the most overall complaints, and the worst category is electrical problems. The most-reported problem is with the 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 for projector headlights that are terrible. These problems can lead to safety issues and reduced functionality of the vehicle.
  • Infotainment System Issues: Some owners have reported issues with the infotainment system, including problems with the radio and other electronic features. These problems can lead to frustration and reduced functionality of the vehicle.
  • Transmission Problems: Some owners have reported issues with the transmission, including rough shifting, slipping transmission, and leaks. These problems can lead to safety issues and reduced performance of the vehicle.
  • Brake Problems: Some owners have reported issues with the brakes, including premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system problems, and parking brake issues. These problems can lead to safety issues and reduced performance of the vehicle.
  • Paint and Trim Problems: Some owners have reported issues with the paint and trim, including fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking, loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, and rust. These problems can lead to reduced appearance and reduced value of the vehicle.
  • Engine Problems: Some owners have reported issues with the engine, including engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt problems. These problems can lead to safety issues and reduced performance of the vehicle.
  • Suspension and Steering Problems: Some owners have reported issues with the suspension and steering, including shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage, power steering, wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension problems. These problems can lead to safety issues and reduced performance of the vehicle.

It is important to note that these issues are based on complaints from owners and may not be representative of all 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 trucks. However, these issues should be taken into consideration when purchasing or maintaining a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 truck.

2022 Gmc Sierra 2500 engine

Is the Sierra 2500 reliable?

The GMC Sierra 2500 HD Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 8th out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $912 which means it has poor ownership costs.

How many miles per gallon does a GMC 2500 diesel get?

With the optional diesel engine, fuel economy is estimated to earn 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. With the Duramax Diesel engine, the 2500 HD will earn a more efficient fuel economy, with 15 mpg in the city and 17 mpg on the highway.

What's the difference between 1500 and 2500 GMC Sierra?

Power & Handling

The new 2022 Sierra 1500 can tow up to 13,000 pounds and the Sierra 2500 can tow up to 18,500 pounds. Both trucks offer multiple engine options and are available with rear-wheel drive (RWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). Compare the available engines of the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 and Sierra 2500 below.

How long will a Sierra 2500 last?

250,000 miles

According to one study by iSeeCars.com, the GMC Sierra 2500HD is the longest-lasting GM work truck, closely followed by the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, both of them more than three times as likely as the average vehicle to last to 250,000 miles. Studies may vary by model year and method.

Is the Sierra 2500 reliable?

The GMC Sierra 2500 HD Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 8th out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $912 which means it has poor ownership costs.

How long do GMC 2500 trucks last?

Which Trucks are Most Likely to Last 250,000+ Miles – iSeeCars.com Study

RankModel% Chance of Lasting 250,000+ Miles
5GMC Sierra 2500HD41.3%
6Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD41.2%
7Chevrolet Silverado 150031.0%
8Chevrolet Avalanche26.7%

Are GMC Sierra trucks reliable?

Yes, GMC trucks are among the most reliable pickups on the market. Year after year, the J.D. Power Dependability Study has ranked the Sierra 1500 and Sierra 2500HD in the top five of their respective segments.

Is GMC Sierra 2500 gas or diesel?

Standard 6.6L V8 Gas Engine With Allison® 10-Speed Automatic Transmission. Multimatic™ DSSV Dampers.

2022 Gmc Sierra 2500 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Sierra 2500 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Electrical system problems
  • Unknown or other problems
  • Service brakes problems
  • Engine problems
  • Exterior lighting problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2022 Gmc Sierra 2500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2022 Gmc Sierra 2500 complaints

The NHTSA has received 15 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2022 Gmc Sierra 2500.

2024-10-15

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-09-27
  • VIN: 1GT49REYXNF
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the warning message "transmission overheated" had suddenly displayed and an audible alarm activated. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission valve body assembly needed to be replaced. The transmission valve body assembly was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,334.
2024-07-17

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-07-17
  • VIN: 1GT49ME70NF
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: AC will not run while truck is in idle. I was told by the dealer all GM trucks with the 6.6 gasoline engine this is a standard on them. this is a major safety issue when it becomes 100 F outside.
2024-05-31

SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-05-31
  • VIN: 1GT49PEY5NF
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: Hello, I purchased a 2022 GMC Sierra AT4 2500 in August of 2022. I then purchased a 2022 Alliance Avenue 30RLS in September of 2022. The first time we took the Alliance Avenue out on a camping trip (October 2022), we had brake controller issues. The brake controller would suddenly disconnect and I would have an error on the screen saying that the controller was no longer connected, and the light would go off on the brake controller on the dashboard. At this point, we had no trailer brakes. This issue happened several times, and the controller would go offline and come back, sometimes within seconds, sometimes in minutes (up to 10+). Strangely, the lights and signals continued to work. After the trip, I brought the trailer back to our RV dealership where they inspected the brakes and said we were okay on that end. I then took the truck to a GMC Dealership who informed me that everything was good on their end... Next trip, same issue. Took the trailer to the RV dealership and they took the system down to the brake pads and said they didn't see anything, but they rerouted some brake wiring just in case. On the way home from the RV dealership, the brake controller continued to fail. Took the truck back to GMC, they found nothing. Had a 3rd party RV repair tech install a solar shutoff switch and replace the trailer side brake plug in pigtail to rule that out. The issue persisted. Took the truck to a Chevy Dealership, the found no issues. Took the trailer camping several times, same issue persisted, and we were in dangerous situations over the Colorado Mountains, having this fail multiple times over Eisenhower Pass and other mountain passes. Took the trailer back to the RV Dealership, they found nothing - took it to the Chevy Dealership, they replaced the truck bed plug-in. The issue persisted. The Chevy Dealership informed me there was a module replacement for the GMC 2500 2023-2024 trucks, but they could not do that for me.
2024-03-20

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-01-09
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: 1GT49REY9NF
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: [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! The flames were starting to hit my eaves on my house. I put the fire out with my hose. The Sparks Fire Department had to pry open my hood to disconnect the batteries in order to stop the truck from lighting back on fire. The vehicle has been inspected by General Motors and turned over to their insurance. My insurance has also inspected the vehicle and stated they believe that the wiring to the block heater was faulty. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem. This truck has 19,000 miles and is 1.5 years old (2022). How could this be turned over to GM's insurance and not under warranty? I have not had my truck for over 2 months now. I wonder how many of these trucks are lighting on fire? The truck is currently at the local dealership and is available for inspection. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-03-01

SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-02-15
  • VIN: 1GT49PEY5NF
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: Trailer brake controller that is built into the truck intermittently works when towing a trailer. I will be towing down the road and all of a sudden I will get a warning on my gauge display that says “check trailer wiring” and the light that indicates that the trailer brakes are working goes out. Meanwhile, all of the lights on the trailer still work. After about one second, another message appears and says “trailer brakes connected” and the light on the brake controller comes back on. When this happens, the larger screen sometimes has a message that says “trailer brake gain recalled” but sometimes it says “brake gain not recalled”. When the message “check trailer wiring” comes on, the trailer brakes don’t work. The trailer brakes start working again when the message “trailer brakes connected” comes back on. You can feel this in the truck, especially when it goes off, on, off, on, etc while you are trying to slow down. You literally feel the truck surging as the brakes are intermittently being applied. I have taken the truck to a GMC dealership and they were not able to duplicate the issues since the issue only happens when the truck is hooked up to a trailer that has trailer brakes. I had a certified RV mechanic inspect the trailer brakes and they are working like they should. I hooked the same trailer up to a Ford F-250 and had zero issues. I hooked the same trailer back up to my GMC and immediately had the same issues. I am taking the truck and trailer to a different GMC dealership on March 11th to see if they can duplicate this and diagnose the problem. I called GM corporate customer service and they were basically no help. This is a big safety issue because the truck is not telling the trailer’s brakes to function like they are designed, which makes it much more difficult to slow down, especially going down hill. I have done a bunch of research on this problem and found numerous online forums on this topic, so I know I am not the only one experiencing this
2024-01-24

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-01-20
  • VIN: 1GT49REY8NF
  • Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: 2022 Gmc siera 2500 Diesel Have code P20B9 And TailGate Opening By Itself
2023-05-13

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-03-17
  • Number Of Injuries: 3
  • Crash: 1
  • VIN: 1GT59LE74NF
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: My truck was a gmc 2500 2022 brand new I got this truck 0 miles And somebody hit me very bad my truck was total damage and you can imagine and airbags never deployed so even the va states police was saying why the airbags no deployed
2023-03-30

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-02-25
  • VIN: 1GTUUGELXNZ
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: The engine failed. The 2022 GMC Denali had 12,000 miles on it. This was a brand new truck. We were driving home at night the engine began to make noise and then cut off in the middle of the road. We had to get the car towed. The truck was left on the side of the road on a very busy highway. The dealer confirmed the engine failed and found metal shavings in the engine. The dealer has recommended a new engine from the GMC Manufacturer. The manufacturer has not yet responded to the dealerships request. The engine light did come on prior to the engine shutting off.
2023-03-06

EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-02-20
  • VIN: 1GT49REY2NF
  • Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • Summary: The headlight was flickering. For a week before it burnt out completely. A flickering headlight causes a distraction to other drivers. Not to mention a LED light shouldn’t burn out in one year.
2023-03-06

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-03-06
  • VIN: 1GT49REY2NF
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: The high beams quite working
2023-02-08

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-12-18
  • VIN: 1GT49PEY2NF
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: The contact's brother owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while her brother was driving 30 MPH in cold weather, he activated the heat and the moon roof exploded. The contact's brother opened the moon roof cover, and glass entered the cabin of the vehicle, falling on his arms. The contact's brother did not sustain any injuries. The contact stated that there was no impact to the moon roof that could have caused the moon roof to explode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there had been an impact on the moon roof, causing the moon roof to explode. The dealer replaced the moon roof. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file an insurance claim for the failure. The issue was currently in arbitration. The failure mileage was approximately 6,931.
2022-12-08

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-12-08
  • VIN: 1GT49PEY5NF
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the subframe was severely corroded. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 500.
2022-11-23

COMMUNICATION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-04-13
  • VIN: 1GT49NEY2NF
  • Components: COMMUNICATION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that two days after he purchased the vehicle, he noticed that there was no back-up communication alarm on the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was offered a trade-in or buy back for equal cost of the vehicle but declined. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
2022-08-11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-08-11
  • VIN: 1GT49PEY5NF
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: Brand new vehicle and keeps draining batteries. Can hear the starter engage but won’t turn the engine. Has happened twice.
2022-06-28

VISIBILITY PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-06-26
  • VIN: 1GT59MEYXNF
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated he entered the parked vehicle and closed the driver’s side door and heard an abnormal noise and became aware that the rear windshield was shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,385.

2022 Gmc Sierra 2500 recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2022 Gmc Sierra 2500.

2024-02-01
  • Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
  • Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
  • Summary: 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 tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.
  • Consequence: An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
  • 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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232426400.
2021-09-29
  • Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
  • Park Out Side: 1
  • Park Out Side: 1
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
  • Summary: 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. The bolts that attach the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) assembly may not be properly tightened, which could fail to seal the two sub-assemblies and allow water intrusion.
  • Consequence: Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
  • 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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212349181.
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