2022 GMC Sierra 1500 · symptom sheet
Engine knocking or ticking
- 28owner reports
- 61,000median miles
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Aug 31, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
28 of the 138 reports of engine failure on the 2022 Sierra 1500 describe engine knock.
Part of Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing (138 reports) · also: engine seized
Tick what matches of 28 reports
Engine knock on other Sierra 1500 years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (10 reports) and the rod bearing (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2022 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
All 6 recalls on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Sierra 1500
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Open.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Closed aug 20, 2026.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Open.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Closed oct 23, 2025, led to recall 25V-274.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 23,000 and 74,000 miles, from the 18 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Loud knocking noise started while motor is running. Took to dealer who confirmed the noise and inspected. Metal confirmed in the oil pan and throughout motor. Service advisor said a new motor will be needed and has sent info to GM. This vehicle was checked per the recall and passed the pico test. Oil was changed to new GM 0-40 by dealer.”
Filed Jun 23, 2026
“Motor spun a bearing on the crank and the vehicle is needing a new motor. 73,000 miles. Passed the GM recall inspection less than 6 months ago. Vehicle has had regular oil changes and all maintenance done on time. Engine started hard then started knocking. Made it to dealership for diagnostics.”
Filed Mar 30, 2026 · 73,000 miles
“Started my truck and the motor started knocking. Had it towed to the dealership and they said the motor was blown. Luckily I was in the parking lot at work when this happened. If the motor had blown while I was driving either to or from work on the interstate I could have wrecked. There were no warnings prior to the motor blowing up.”
Filed Mar 24, 2025
“Purchased 2022 GMC Sierra on 1/18/2022 with 0 miles on it...On 04/08/2022 the engine started a loud knocking noise...sounded like a piston trying to shoot out of engine..very loud..I was afraid to drive it.. We took it to the dealership and they said they have had a few come back for lifter problems.... Not very happy for my purchase of a brand new truck with 0 miles on it after driving for less than 3 months...”
Filed Apr 12, 2022
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 28 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 110 reports
- Trim or a body panel comes off while driving 65 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 46 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 43 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 36 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 30 reports