2022 GMC Sierra 1500
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2022 GMC Sierra 1500 reference

Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.

Combined MPG14-26EPA range
EPA configurations34Engine and drivetrain records
Model campaigns6NHTSA records
NHTSA safety5/5Highest overall rating

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 MPG by engine and drivetrain

EPA combined ratings run from 14 to 26 mpg across 34 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.

EPA fuel economy, annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂
Engine / transmissionCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuelCO₂
3.0L 6-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Diesel23 mpg30 mpg26 mpg$3,050394 g/mi
3.0L 6-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Diesel22 mpg26 mpg24 mpg$3,300427 g/mi
3.0L 6-cylinder turboAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Diesel20 mpg23 mpg21 mpg$3,800479 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline15 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,850555 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline14 mpg16 mpg15 mpg$4,100610 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline14 mpg18 mpg15 mpg$4,100577 g/mi
2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline16 mpg18 mpg17 mpg$3,600522 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline15 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,850545 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline14 mpg18 mpg16 mpg$3,850555 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline14 mpg17 mpg15 mpg$4,100589 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline14 mpg17 mpg15 mpg$4,100583 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,400506 g/mi
2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline19 mpg22 mpg20 mpg$3,100441 g/mi
2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline19 mpg22 mpg20 mpg$3,100441 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,400503 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$3,600521 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$3,600523 g/mi
6.2L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline13 mpg17 mpg14 mpg$5,450620 g/mi
6.2L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$4,750555 g/mi
6.2L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline14 mpg18 mpg16 mpg$4,750566 g/mi
6.2L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Premium Gasoline15 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$4,450529 g/mi
2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline17 mpg20 mpg18 mpg$3,400492 g/mi
2.7L 4-cylinder turboAutomatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline17 mpg20 mpg18 mpg$3,400489 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline15 mpg19 mpg17 mpg$3,600529 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,400491 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline16 mpg21 mpg18 mpg$3,400484 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline13 mpg17 mpg15 mpg$4,100592 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,850555 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline14 mpg19 mpg16 mpg$3,850550 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline16 mpg20 mpg17 mpg$3,600513 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline14 mpg17 mpg15 mpg$4,100580 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline13 mpg17 mpg15 mpg$4,100611 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline15 mpg18 mpg17 mpg$3,600536 g/mi
5.3L 8-cylinderAutomatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline15 mpg17 mpg16 mpg$3,850555 g/mi
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05

Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 annual fuel cost calculator

Start with the combined MPG for 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Rear-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.

Estimated result$1,941.69

Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price

Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile.

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 recall campaigns

NHTSA returned 6 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS · 22V463000

General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function. In addition, it may block the vehicle's existing high-mounted brake light. As such, these vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the installation of the accessory bar and provide the correct vehicle wiring, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 10, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 27, 2023. Owners may contact GM's customer service on 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.. GM's recall number for this recall is N222368110.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 22V903000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 24V797000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS:ACTIVE SHUTTERS/GRILL · 25V060000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with chrome front grille deflectors. The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.

Remedy: Dealers will reinforce or repair all attachment points on the chrome front grille deflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may call GM customer service for GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242490120.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL · 25V274000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 26V083000

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252516560. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.

NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04

Decode a VIN and open the official recall check

2022 GMC Sierra 1500 NHTSA safety ratings

NHTSA ratings by tested vehicle variant
VehicleOverallFrontSideRollover
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 4WD5/54/55/54/5
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot rated5/54/5
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 4WDNot ratedNot rated5/54/5
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/CC 2WD5/54/55/54/5
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 2WDNot ratedNot rated5/54/5
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 2WDNot ratedNot rated5/54/5
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-05

Frequently asked questions

What is the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 gas mileage?

EPA combined ratings run from 14 to 26 mpg across 34 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.

Are these real-world MPG figures for the Sierra 1500?

These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.

Does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 have recalls?

NHTSA returned 6 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.

Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?

No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.

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Sources and record dates

U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-05

How we compile specifications and calculate running costs

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