2022 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 15, 2026PAElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start and was jumpstarted on each occurrence. The contact purchased and installed a new battery; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where it was diagnosed that a corroded ground strap had caused an electrical short to the battery. The dealer replaced the ground strap, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact associated the failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11764474 · source
2. Filed Sep 7, 2026TXElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   P2101 Reduced Engine Power Idle instabilitystruggling to idle correctly, hunting/surging slightly, and possibly going into reduced-power protection mode. While driving engine reducing power, struggles then surges forward. Ive taken it to GMC however the techs say they have to experience the situation themselves and are unable to diagnose

   NHTSA complaint #11762547 · source
3. Filed Aug 25, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (5.3L engine). This vehicle has exhibited a pattern of severe electrical, fuel system, and active safety sensor failures that pose a direct threat to occupant and public safety.At approximately 4,000 miles, the high-pressure fuel injectors suffered an early-stage mechanical failure requiring dealer repair.At approximately 24,000 miles, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic, un-warned total power…

   NHTSA complaint #11759334 · source
4. Filed Jul 31, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   My truck is intermittently having the camera display a warning code. While in reverse or while towing and trying to use the surrounding cameras. It happens randomly and almost caused accidents in parking lots. While towing I use it for lane changes and with non towing mirrors it’s a very dangerous issue that could cause an accident especially on the highway

   NHTSA complaint #11754012 · source
5. Filed Jun 16, 2026FLElectrical SystemEngine

   I was driving at 45 mph and all of a sudden the screens went black as if the truck was turned off and the first thing I did was turn on the hazards because I didn’t know if the engine shut off either there was on coming traffic from both my front and back so I was scared my truck shut off 5-7 seconds later the screens turned back on and everything went back to normal but I was scared that my truck just turned off I made the dealership aware of this issue as soon as I pulled…

   NHTSA complaint #11744447 · source
6. Filed Jun 10, 2026ILElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   Was driving down the road at 35 mph and the truck started to shake and the the transmission shifted really hard check engine light came on. Pulled over truck wouldn’t go into reverse and wouldn’t shift correctly. Had my truck towed home called the dealership they said I will need to have it towed in. Several days later the check engine light was off I took the truck around the block it was running okay. Drove it the next day it did the same thing shook really bad shifted…

   NHTSA complaint #11743157 · source
7. Filed Jun 8, 2026CAElectrical System

   The Telematics Control Module failed - it no longer functions. This affects the ability to use OnStar services, such as navigation assistance, but especially OnStar emergency services which would be needed in case of a vehicle crash or other emergency. OnStar no longer works due to the module failure. There is a backlog of at least several months, or longer, before a new module is available. Many people complain that the replacement module often fails within a few months,

   NHTSA complaint #11742834 · source
8. Filed May 19, 2026WIElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Multiple times now my vehicle has had its engine locked up while driving at highway and regular uphill driving. Along with towing aswell. I have had it repaired multiple times and last time dealer wouldn’t tell me what happened because GM wouldn’t let them figure out what happened. Along with multiple attempts at fixing the transmission and brakes that are still on going issue. Same with the engine.

   NHTSA complaint #11738860 · source
9. Filed Apr 7, 202673,000 miNCElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced a failure with the front cameras and various control modules and sensors, requiring that all the parts be replaced. The contact stated that the parts had been replaced several times, but the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for repairs, but the failures persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11729731 · source
10. Filed Apr 7, 2026TXCrashElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

    This is in addition to the first report regarding my 2022 GMC Sierra SLT with 10-Speed Transmission. I had previously filed a complaint (NHSTA Tracking# 11728418.) regarding the OnStar and Internet quitting on me. Which was the Serial Gateway Module. I had reported that I was put off many times regarding a loner vehicle so i could get back and forth to my Oncologist for treatment of Head and Neck Cancer. And years of follow-up appt. with specialists Gastrointerologists and…

    NHTSA complaint #11729716 · source
11. Filed Apr 3, 2026MOElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Motor was replaced at 70000 miles it blew rear main on the technician. Now 30000 miles later saying it needs valve body its been in shop 5 weeks now and no ETA on parts. Also the onstar module went out or never worked after engine replaced. The truck has locked up 4 times before the engine was replaced once at 11000 miles. Had hard shifting issues from new dealership kept saying it just needed an update or tuned everytime until 100000 miles warranty was up. On my truck all…

    NHTSA complaint #11729013 · source
12. Filed Mar 31, 2026MDBody & StructureElectrical System

    Electronic truck tail gate opened while driving after washing vehicle. The tailgate button on the FOB or inside the cabin were not pressed.

    NHTSA complaint #11728267 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology