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2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 602 total for the year
Median mileage
65,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, 1% of the 602 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra LD Crew SLT. The contact stated that the vehicle's front driver side and passenger side doors do not lock when depressing the key fob and while inside the vehicle. The dealer was contacted; however the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11736599, filed 2026-05, 68,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate independently opened. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer to schedule an appointment however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 20,500.”

NHTSA complaint #11622337, filed 2024-10, 20,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven or parked, the tailgate was inadvertently unlatched. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 141,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11589086, filed 2024-05, 141,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tailgate opened unintendedly. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the vehicle was idling or while parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the failure was caused by a corroded wire. The dealer determined that the wire and the tailgate switch needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall or covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired but was scheduled for repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11701180, filed 2025-11, 65,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving and transporting a trailer at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate was independently activated. The contact was alerted by a nearby driver that the tailgate was open. The contact stated that due to the failure, the tailgate was damaged. In addition, the contact stated that the failure had occurred previously several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. However, the contact was advised to report the failure to NHTSA. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11578986, filed 2024-03, 12,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202410%
202351%
202251%
2021102%
202010%
201941%
201710%
200931%
2008236%
200710%
200221%
200011%
199812%

Other parts of the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500

Engine
241 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
113 complaints
Body and structure
107 complaints
Electrical system
83 complaints
Other or unknown
76 complaints
Fuel system
32 complaints
Brakes
30 complaints
Engine cooling
29 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
24 complaints
Lane departure
13 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology