2022 GMC SIERRA 1500 Engine Problems

Complete engine failure. Replaced engine in February of 2024. Multiple transmission issues. Grill completely peeling off.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately start with the message "Battery and Key fob" failure displayed. The battery and key fob were replaced; however, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000. The VIN was not available.

Truck was going into the shop for general maintenance when the engine stopped working just as we pulled into the dealership. The dealership towed the vehicle in to diagnose the issue and we were told the engine has blown. No warning, nothing. The vehicle went into the shop in December and still GMC cannot offer any lead time on when they can repair the engine.

Collapsed lifter or camshaft failure

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH over a bump in the roadway, there was a huge cloud of white smoke coming from the vehicle and the vehicle started to lose motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and waited for a tow truck to arrive. The contact attempted to start the vehicle again, but the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure due to coolant mixing with the engine oil. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,607.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 30-35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact's husband was able to pull over onto the side of the road. The contact's husband attempted to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The contact's husband stated that the tow truck driver could not move the gear shifter into neutral(N) when the vehicle was being towed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer and had not been driven since. The failure mileage was 81,000.

Engine catastrophic failure while under extended warranty. Engine failed in February of 24 however I had told dealership I was having troubles with Engine and shifting also tires from 1st 11000 miles it also kept reduce power on me and basically shut down 3 times in middle of hwy. The 6.2 engine locked up on the mechanic who was test driving it. Took 3 months

Driving at 55 mph and my 6.2L engine stalled and seized up. Had it towed to GMC dealership and the verified it had seized.

While driving at 65 mph, the engine locked up, the truck went into neutral, and all power was lost. This occurred with no warning at all. The truck was towed 40 miles to a GMC dealership for repairs. GMC dealership has indicated that the engine is permanently locked up and will have to be replaced. The dealership did not provide any explanation as to why the engine locked up.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, there was an abnormal squeezing sound coming from the engine compartment, before the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to coast to be the dealer, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the engine had seized. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.

On 1 February 2025; I was stuck in the mud, in my pickup. As I was attempting to get out, my truck died. After several attempts to restart my truck; I was towed to my lake camp. Which located less than 100 yards away. Since it was no longer had a current warranty I contacted a mechanic. He arrived the following day and discovered that the engine was “locked up”. I had it towed to his shop, and he began to diagnose the engine. He has determined that the crankshaft is broken and 2 rod bearing are spun. He is currently checking for piston borehole damage. If no other damages are found, he will ordered repair parts and repair my engine.

While traveling from Florida back to Louisiana on [XXX], I stopped at a store when I came back out the vehicle would not start. I ended up having the battery boosted by a gentleman and then returned to my drive home. I drove from Quincy, Florida where the truck wouldn’t start to the [XXX] exit in Louisiana. I made 2 other stops but left the vehicle idling at both stops. At the [XXX] exit, I left the vehicle idling while I went inside and the vehicle quit running on its own. After many unsuccessful attempts, I couldn’t get the vehicle started again. I replaced the battery with no luck. Since it was Sunday night, I was unable to get the vehicle towed so I left the vehicle at the gas station and got a ride back to Baton Rouge so I could borrow a vehicle to get back to Winnfield,...

Engine blown traveling at 35mph vehicle is currently at Lake Chevy GMC in Lewistown Pennsylvania awaiting a new engine, dealer is warrantying engine (so far) awaiting new engine dealer said it will be several weeks before receiving the replacement engine. I’m aware there’s an ongoing investigation.. Thought I’d add my vehicle to the list of engines failures during normal operation.. Vehicle has 43,XXX miles completed its first tire change the day before.

At approximately 18,000 miles the engine on my brand new GMC seized up while I was taking 4 of my employees Downtown Detroit. The engine stopped as I was merging into 3 lanes of traffic from the left lane. I had to cross 3 lanes during rush hour almost resulting in a major accident. Then I had to wait 2 months to replace the engine. 25,000 miles later, the second engine seized up while I was transporting my father between nursing home facilities. The third engine, I have recently been told only has a 12,000 mile warranty. I have requested that GM give me a 60,000 mile warranty on this 3rd engine and they refuse as it is past 30 days since the 3rd engine was installed. I should be getting a new truck, but I am just asking for a warranty. This is a known problem, which obviously has...

In August 2023, while driving on the interstate during rush hour, a critical engine component fell out of my vehicle, leaving me stranded in a dangerous situation. The car was towed to the dealership, where I was informed that a piston had fallen off the engine, requiring a full engine replacement. Now, in January 2025, my vehicle has once again failed—this time shutting off completely while I was driving on the Selmon Expressway, putting my safety at risk. After being towed to the dealership, I have now been informed that the engine has seized and will not turn, requiring yet another full engine replacement. This is completely unacceptable. As a loyal GMC owner, I have never experienced such catastrophic failures, let alone twice within such a short period. Engine replacements should not be a recurring issue, and I am deeply frustrated by the lack of reliability and the significant financial...

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the contact was informed that parts for the engine replacement repair were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the repair was covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 60,800.

Engine Mileage is 72,728, on my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, L87 V8 Engine. While driving [XXX] to drop off a co-worker at a Toyota dealership, my engine started making a strange "clicking" sound. A Toyota tech came out to look at it quick and suggested I try to get to a GMC dealer about .5 miles down the road. I made it about 100 yards before the entire truck shut down. The dash went black and then engine stopped running. Had to get towed to the dealership. Engine is considered "dead" by Diamond Auto in Worcester, MA, and the cost to replace the L87 V8 Engine is quoted at roughly $11,717.89. There have been zero prior engine issues on this vehicle. The engine failure came out of no where. Thank you for your time- [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

I have a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 with a 6.2 engine. The truck had roughly 50,000 miles on it when the engine completely stopped working while I was driving on a busy multi lane highway during rush hour. After almost getting hit by multiple vehicles while trying to glide my truck to the side of the highway. I waited 2 hours trying to get my truck towed to a local dealership and the next day was told that my engine completely seized up and my engine needed to be replaced. I waited two months without my truck while it was at the dealership waiting on an engine that was back ordered. They told me it was complete engine failure. They couldn’t figure out why, all fluids were good yet the engine failed.

I currently own a 2022 GMC Sierra with 75823 miles on the vehicle. I purchased the vehicle new from Bill Cramer GMC, and just learned today that the engine has to be rebuilt due to bad lifters, cam shaft damage, and excessive oil consumption. According to the dealership and further research, this is a common issue with the GM 5.3L engine that is currently in my truck. Because the truck is now out of warranty GM will not cover the costly repair. Something has to be done regarding these engines, due to the thousands of people this has affected. According to the sites, no recall has been issued for these engines and its very dangerous to operate because the engine can lock up while driving.

I was driving my vehicle when is started making a loud noise coming from the engine . My vehicle turned off in the middle of road and didn't start again. Putting the safety of the other drivers and my ownsafety at risk.

On or around January 27 2025 my 2022 sierra loss power and shut down at night and dropped to 0 rpm. I was close to the house and got pulled home by relative. When I did get it cranked lifters were tapping which was common in the 6.2 but I drained my oil and filter and saw the glitter look. Truck was still tapping after warmed up. Last night I about got hit at an intersection when same thing happened. I felt a jar, and truck went to zero rpm and loss power. Truck said, put in neutral and try again. When I pushed starter had a click. Then I pushed start again and it started smoking. It burnt my starter up, because engine is seized. I saw where there is an investigation on this and I really hope it goes through because that was a scary moment and it...

Engine locked up and needs to be replaced out of warranty at 25k miles!

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/01/nhtsa-opens-investigation-regarding-gm-6-2l-v8-engine-failures/ I experienced an engine failure, similar to the ones that are currently being investigated by NHTSA on my 2022 GMC Sierra Denali. My safety was put at risk through the engine failure at high speeds on the highway. The engine failed and while driving through mountainous terrain, the vehicle automatically launched into neutral and I had to dodge several passing vehicles to get to a safe place on the side of interstate 40 in western NC. The problem was confirmed by the original dealership that I purchased the vehicle from. Randy Marion GMC in Huntersville NC. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the incident. It was sudden and without warning.

Motor seized up while driving, brough to local gmc dealer and they confirmed it is a seized motor and needs to be replaced.

Engine failure. The engine was replaced once before I bought it at around 17k miles and then I had to replace that one around 44k miles.

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled; the vehicle failed to return to normal operation. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

I purchased my 2022 GMC SIERRA XLT in February of 2022. I have had it in the shop 4 times for recalls. They couldn’t or didn't put an inspection sticker on the truck because I honestly don’t think it could have passed inspection. The truck sounds like a truck on Transformer when I turn it off breaking town like a robot. On yesterday which was 1/27/2025 while backing up to turn around the truck started dragging in the back like the breaks locking up, the same thing happened while turning into my driveway off a state highway with an 18 wheeler coming. GMC can’t look at the truck until February 10! This Truck was purchased new and it’s been nothing but trouble. Electrical system goes in and out Steering assist reduced drive with care, Engine power reduced, park assist on then off and truck making unusual noise. I waited 13...

Started using oil and dealer said GMC says it can use 2 qts in between oil changes and few months later driving on interstate and quit running got it home and clinging and wouldn’t start got it to dealer said the engine seized up bearing spun. Took 2 months to get truck back and now afraid it will happen again. GMC should offer a buy back or different year of truck at no cost.

Day1: vehicle stalled resulting in warning lights related to the batter. Day2: battery was replaced. Day 3: vehicle was driven less than 30 miles and starting making noise under the hood. vehicle stalled in road and was towed to repair shop/dealership. I then received notice the stater needed to be replace to start the vehicle to diagnose. The vehicle started and it was determined the engine was blown and needed to be replaced.

Engine locked up while driving down interstate. Found out it’s the 2nd engine that has been replaced. On its 3rd engine now. GM 6.2L

While traveling on the highway the engine shut off. No warning, noises or lights where on before. Check engine light came on when the engine shut off. Was able to get off the road on to the shoulder. This was an huge safety concern as I had no way to move the truck. After getting the vehicle to the dealer it was a spun rod bearing. Had 7000 miles on it at the time. Dealer replaced the the parts and had the truck back after three weeks. Metal is oil pan. 1, 2 and 8 rod bearing spun scoring on main bearing and crankshaft. There was no issues with the truck prior. I bought it new.

Engine seized up. This is the second 6.2L engine that this happened to. The first one was a lifter failure and 2000 miles After replacement engine locked up. Brand new engine at 26000 miles. Now at 68000 the new engine seized up with no warning

I was on a hunting trip when my almost brand-new GMC Sierra 6.2L broke down, approximately 20,000 miles on it. The vehicle started making a ticking noise while I was driving out of state, en route to our lodge. Early the next morning the engine light came out and the vehicle came to rest close to a stop sign. I was very fortunate someone was following me in a different vehicle. The vehicle would not start afterward and had to be towed to the closest dealership. Being a new GMC owner and nearly 7 hours away from home and in an unknown area was extremely stressful. The dealership service department was closed on Saturday (the date of the incident) and Sunday. The dealership was less than helpful and did not return my phone calls on an already stressful day. My trip ended on Sunday and I was forced to rent...

bought vehicle in may 2022. had engine suddenly ‘lock up’ while driving on the highway to work in november 2022. towed and repaired at gym dealer through december 2022 for ‘spun bearing’. had ‘fuel sensor’ replaced in 10/23 when it failed the day before our planned fall break, towing our camper… then mid-december 2023 had camshaft part replacement when it ‘locked up’ again. got it back for 9 days when it once again ‘locked up’ (not driving this time…) and had engine completely replaced. on the first two occasions i was traveling at highway speed when all of a sudden- i lost power to the engine. thankfully i was on the shoulder side not towing anything either time!

While driving, I was starting to move following being stopped at a stop light and the truck experienced a complete engine seizure. I had it towed to the dealership I purchased the vehicle at and after a day or two, they indicated that GM's recommended fix to this particular issue was a complete engine replacement. The engine replacement couldn't be scheduled in a reasonable time. Grant it that the repair would have been covered under warranty and they would provide me a rental until such time it could be fixed, I decided to trade the vehicle in on an equivalent 2024 model (same truck 2 years newer) after being assured that it was an isolated incident and not part of a systemic problem. I only am writing this since I read an article the other day indicating that the NHTSA was launching a potential investigation into the same issue based...

I am on my third 6.2L engine at 80k miles due to engine failure. It is absolutely ridiculous and is a safety issue for sure. It has left me stranded twice. And now GM is giving me a hard time about not wanting to cover it under warranty.

ABRUPT ENGINE FAILURE WITH NO WARRING SIGNS

My 2022 6.2l V8 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate engine failed while driving 50mph on the highway. It had 18,000 miles on the odometer. The transmission locked itself in neutral while vehicle was in motion. There were no warning lights on the dash. When the vehicle came to a complete stop, the transmission locked itself in park. When I tried to shift into drive, the dash stated, "Conditions Not Correct For Shift" and stayed in park. I was stuck in the fast lane during rush hour with no options other than to wait for a tow and hope another vehicle does not ram into me from behind. My truck was towed to a local dealership and they found metal shards in the oil and said I require an engine replacement. This happened on 12/18/2024. On 1/22/2025 the vehicle is still at the dealership waiting for a new engine.

I was pulling a trailer loaded with my UTV when I suddenly lost power going up a hill. I pulled off to the side of the road and turned off the truck. When I attempted to restart it the truck wouldn’t do anything so it needed to be towed. Upon the dealer looking at it they said the crankshaft bearing broke which is a common problem with the 6.2 motor and it needs to be replaced. The truck has just over 16,000 miles on it.

On 9/23 truck just shut off while driving to work no warning just shut off costed to side of interstate got towed in at 2:30 am and was later called had engine failure. Got back out of shop on 10/16 with 86581 miles on it On 10/28 driving on interstate to ball game truck shut off again no warning costed to side got towed in again. Get call later engine failure AGAIN with 86568 miles on it. So I had the truck back less than a month with 78 miles on it with the 2nd engine failure . During all this had to purchase a new car to drive to work which is a hour each way. Now truck is fixed and we’re scared to even drive it out of town now. It really sucks they can get away with this!!!

Hard knocking and metal shaving on oil pan. Dealer said. New engine. 6.2 L

Engine suddenly started knocking and loss of power while driving on the highway. If engine had stopped or locked up it could have caused an accident. Took it straight to my dealer on Dec. 30, they said to leave it that the knocking was coming from lower part of engine. Couple weeks later they called and told me it was crank bearings. Very disappointed I only have 11000 miles on it.There was no prior warning lamps or symptoms. They have a new engine on order but said there is a nation wide back order, so no way to know how long it will take to find one.

The engine seized up at approximately 20,000 miles while exiting the highway. I took the vehicle to GM and they needed to replace the entire engine. I was told it was a common problem with the 6.2 engine by the service manager.

6.2L motor shut off with no warning with message on dash to shift to neutral and press start, nothing happened. Was able to restart and drive to dealership. Truck was diagnosed with blown motor (lower bearing failure) and new motor ordered.

Rod and bearing failure at 80k miles. I was driving down the road and the vehicle turned off leaving me stranded on the road.there was no warning

6.2L Engine burning excessive oil, so dealer per GM started an Oil Consumption test at 34,457 miles went through the process until 45,145 miles and dealer took it in at 45,468 to tear down engine, I contacted GM Aftersales and Customer Service VP and he had a representative start working the case, Engine was found to have scored cylinders on the driver's bank decision was made to replace engine. Engine was replaced and picked up vehicle and was told to bring it back in 5k miles for an oil change. I brought it back in 1k miles and retained the filter and used a filter cutter and inspected the filter. Filter had a significant amount of Metal and Metillac pieces imbedded in the filter (I have the filter still) I reported this to the Dealer and GM Aftersales and Customer Service, They noted this a normal! I then had the...

My truck lost power while driving on the interstate.. had to restart while traffic moved around me.. truck eventually restarted and then again died while getting off exit ramp in traffic. Towed to Dealership and was diagnosed with a "blown" rod bearing. Full Engine replacement.

My engine locked up on me 3 times without notice or warning at all while driving 75-80mph down the highway. All the times myself and my family were put in danger of being hit by traffic and the locations were the vehicle stopped was around a curve where other drivers wouldn’t notice until it was too late. Freezing cold and could stay in the vehicle scared we might get hit while inside. Second time it stopped at around 10:30om in the middle of nowhere in [XXX]. Even the cops couldn’t get us tow. Finally 6 hours later a friend had to come get us. I reached out to the GM CEO per email and no reply. I tried to get them to take the vehicle back and after supposedly fixing the engine after having it for 3 months I got it back with no loaner to use during this time....

Truck engine just died while driving. Engine is unrepairable with metal in the oil. Has only 105,000 miles

on 12/14/24 my engine shut off while passing 18 wheeler, on my dash it said: start vehicle again. Vehicle had no power and i was forced to pull over on the side of the road. Was not able to crank the vehicle and a tow truck was called to tow my truck to the dealer. A week later i was told there was metal in the oil filter and engine replacement was required