NHTSA Complaint #11652482 — 2022 GMC SIERRA 1500

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while company driver was driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the driver noticed an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The driver turned the vehicle off. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a lower engine knock. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts to repair the vehicle were on backorder. The contact stated the vehicle had been at the dealer since February 25, 2025, awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.