2022 GMC Sierra Cab Chassis 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel Drive
2022 GMC Sierra Cab Chassis 4WD

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City
15
MPG
Highway
17
MPG
Combined
16
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 10-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
17
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
Automatic 8-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
17
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Regular
City
13
Hwy
17
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-9,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 3/10
GHG Score: 3/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
555 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
18.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
5.3L 8-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
5.3L, 8-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Stop-Start
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$4,209/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,585/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,645/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,878/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$4,239/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$4,228/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$5,242/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,329/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$4,073/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$4,170/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 16 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems514 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 514 owner complaints for the 2022 GMC Sierra Cab Chassis 4WD. Top reported issues include engine, power train and structure. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
232
Power Train
91
Structure
90
Electrical System
75
Brakes
29
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
29
Fuel System
21
Steering
13

2022 GMC Sierra Cab Chassis 4WD problems by category: Engine: 232 complaints, Power Train: 91 complaints, Structure: 90 complaints, Electrical System: 75 complaints, Brakes: 29 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 29 complaints, Fuel System: 21 complaints, Steering: 13 complaints.

15
Crashes Reported
11
Fires Reported
4
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 03/31/2026ODI#11728418
I reported problems with my truck to Beck and Masten South GMC. I was put off a number of times with ridiculous excuses. My vehicle sat in the shop for a month to get my OnStar safety equipment repair…
StructureFiled: 08/26/2025ODI#11683253
Recall Number N242490120 was performed in April 2025 at: Rivard Buick GMC, Tampa, Florida, Phone # 813-620-6500 The Grille was inspected and repaired with adhesive to reinforce the plastic tabs to the…
EngineFiled: 03/26/2025ODI#11650779
On [XXX] I was driving East on [XXX] in Joplin , MO at 75mph when my 2022 GMC Sierra put itself into Neutral. I could not get the truck back into gear and I was slowly decelerating. There were no wa…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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