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2022 GMC Truck Sierra 1500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Sierra 1500.

The 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 sits within GMC's long-running Sierra 1500 truck line, with service specifications calling for 6.0 quarts of engine oil in either 5W-30 or 0W-30 viscosity. Its reliability footprint for the model year is weighted toward the negative, with 534 owner complaints filed against it and the engine emerging as the most-cited trouble area. Six recalls round out a mixed record, and the picture sharpens once the 2022 model year is read against the Sierra 1500's full complaint history from 1999 through 2025. Within that span — which runs from a low of 45 complaints in 2016 to a peak of 856 in 2014 — the 2022 lands on the heavier end of the envelope, a placement that should prompt researchers and buyers to examine the engine-related pattern closely rather than treat the year as a routine entry.

Model year202620222019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12727115. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12727115 alt 12731742
Engine air filter84121219 alt 84121217
Fuel filter13539108
Spark plug12622441 alt 12688094
Battery88864541 alt 88864542
Front wiper blades84578275
Serpentine belt12658178 alt 55490583
Thermostat19420815 alt 12587397
Cabin air filter13508023

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, Rear: 8.6 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity2.11 pints
Differential Gear OilRear: 8.6
Engine Coolant Capacity12.5 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity13.8 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity13.8 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity13.3 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · 0W-30

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs11.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.30 oz

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)50.0-94.0
RPM43.0-58.0 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NS, Rear: 30.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: 0.709
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.122; Rear: 0.728
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.00024"
Maximum Rotor Runout.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°, Step 3: 15°26 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°18 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 125°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M8 Bolts 1-1022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: All Internal Hex Style Bolts: 130°, Step 3: All Except Internal Hex Style Bolts: 150°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: All Inside Hex Style Bolts: 130°, Step 3: All Except Inside Hex Style Bolts: 150°59 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
165.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30°, Step 3: 15°65 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
143.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°43 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°, Step 3: 15°37 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2022 GMC Truck Sierra 1500 lead in one area — the engine, 144 of 534 reports (27%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 6 recall campaigns target the engine, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 10 of the reports describe a crash and 5 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1584
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
534
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 534 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine144
Structure77
Power Train51
Unknown Or Other47
Electrical System27
Power Train,Engine22
Engine & Engine Cooling21
Service Brakes14

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V463000Exterior Lighting:Brake LightsReported 30/06/2022

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… 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…

22V903000Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:SoftwareReported 08/12/2022

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… 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…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Sierra 1500 take?

6.0 qt of Dexos 1 Gen 2 5W-30; Temperatures below -20°F 0W-30 may be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Sierra 1500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.