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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
527Complaints
3Investigations
ABOUT THE GMC SIERRA 1500 LIMITED

The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited is a full-size pickup truck aimed at buyers who want a capable, work-ready hauler with a premium edge. Positioned above base work trucks but short of the top luxury tier, it competes in one of the most hotly contested segments in the American market. Its target audience includes contractors, families, and drivers who demand towing capability alongside everyday comfort.

VERDICT

The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Sierra 1500 Limited as a polished and capable full-size truck that balances work-truck utility with a more refined interior experience. Most praise its ride quality and feature set for the segment, while noting that competition in the full-size pickup class remains intense and that buyers have strong alternatives to weigh.

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NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 19.8%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16861

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

527 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

10reported crash
6reported fire
3reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsEngine 212Power Train 97Structure 93Electrical System 78Unknown Or Other 70Service Brakes 29

Rivals in Sedan (2022)

2022 Audi RS 5 SportbackSedan100Exceptional2022 Audi S5 SportbackSedan100Exceptional2022 Cadillac Ct5-V BlackwingSedan100Exceptional2022 Infiniti Q50Sedan100Exceptional2022 Polestar 2Sedan100Exceptional2022 Audi A4 AllroadSedan99Exceptional
Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 16861), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for GMC Sierra 1500 Limited 2022. Class rank 78 of 90 in Sedan 2022. Methodology · Disclosure