2022 GMC Sierra 1500 · symptom sheet
Windshield cracks or distorts
- 36owner reports
- $1,422median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 26, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
104 of the 587 complaints on this car are about the structure. 36 of those describe windshield.
Tick what matches of 36 reports
Windshield 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, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Many windshield complaints are about cracks owners can't explain: a line that starts at the edge of the glass, or a small chip that spreads. Nearly one in five of these complaints mentions it happening again or a second windshield.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the windshield (36 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the structure covers the 2022 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.
All 6 recalls on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
What owners paid
5 of the 36 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,000 to $1,571.
When it happens
Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 3 service bulletins or notices for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Suction Cup Marks on Window Glass.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair the rear glass if found water leaking past the urethane seal.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of the foam strip between the I/P trim and base of the windshield detaching from the upper I/P trim panel.
What owners wrote
“The chrome grill deflector that was previously fixed under the GM recall (for the same part) broke off and flew into my windshield while driving on the freeway.”
Filed Sep 26, 2026
“I was driving on [XXX] in Louisiana and the front grille fin break free, struck my windshield and then landed in the middle of the Interstate. Thankfully no one struck it behind me. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
Filed Feb 20, 2025
“While driving on the highway my front grill upper molding flew off and hit my hood and windshield. It ended up landing in the middle of the highway and other vehicles running it over.”
Filed Jan 31, 2025
“Driving on the highway, the upper grill molding on the leading edge of the hood broke off and came up and hit the windshield and top of the cab. Upon further research online, this seems to be a pretty common occurrence on sierras with the at4 trim package. I was told by the dealership that extended warranty does not cover this and I would have to order an entire new grille, over $1000”
Filed Dec 24, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 36 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 failure, knocking or rod bearing 138 reports
- 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
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 30 reports