Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Issues- Front and Rear external safety camera system fails to display. Tailgate falls open on its own while in motion. This was a new purchased vehicle off the lot. Yes-Vehicle is available upon request for examination. Yes-Safety risk are imminent due to blind spots caused by inoperative cameras i.e. hitting unseen pedestrians crossing behind or in front and behind the vehicle. The tail gate dislodging without notice or visual to the driver can cause a loss of passengers possessions or equipment also causing a road hazard for trailing vehicles on any roads highways while vehicle is in motion. Yes- This problem has been noted by dealerships across America. There is no recall for my vehicle at this time. No- Vehicles have not been inspected without a recall action or requirement. Dealer says they will not perform a diagnosis without the requirement to do so. …
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.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the grill detached. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V060000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted; however, parts were on backorder. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an object struck the windshield. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road and upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that a piece from the front grill had detached and struck the front windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the unknown grill piece needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the front chrome grille deflector erroneously detached from the vehicle and ejected over the hood of the vehicle striking the front windshield before nearly hitting another moving vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V060000 (STRUCTURE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 39,541.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH on the highway, the front grill detached. No warning light was illuminated prior to or during the failure. The local dealer was contacted and placed a special order for the part; however, the contact had not received an update from the dealer after several months, and the vehicle remained unrepaired. The manufacturer had not been contacted regarding the failure. The current mileage was approximately 90,000. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the subframe had started to rust. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the failure being declared a cosmetic issue. The contact related to the failure of Technical Service Bulletin: 19-NA-225; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 7,565.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V060000 (Structure), but the failure occurred. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the top deflector shield detached from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,100.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 80 MPH, a shiny silver object suddenly struck the front windshield of the vehicle. After reaching the destination, parking, and inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the top section of the front grille had partially detached from the vehicle. A local dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the radiator grille detached from the front on the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Related recalls
Structure › Body › Bumpers › Active shutters/grill
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA investigations
Upper Grille Deflector Detachment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 118 complaints alleging detachment of the upper grille deflector on 2022-2024 model year (MY) GMC Sierra vehicles. 21 of these 118 complaints allege that the upper grille deflector detached after Recall 25V-060 was performed. The complaints allege that the upper grille deflector detaches while driving.
Body complaints in other Sierra 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500?
NHTSA has 105 complaints about the body & structure of the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, 18% of the model year's 597 complaints. The component named most often is body (94 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 body problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 25V-060 (active shutters/grill, Feb 6, 2025). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 39,000 miles, and 33% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.