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2022 GMC Sierra

The 2022 GMC Sierra sees the reintroduction of the Light Duty Sierra 1500 Limited model as a stop-gap measure ahead of the release of the face-lifted Sierra 1500 model. Meanwhile, the Heavy Duty Sierra 2500HD and Sierra 3500HD models receive small changes and updates.

2022 GMC Sierra Quick Facts
Assembly Location GM Flint Assembly in Flint, Michigan, USA and GM Fort Wayne Assembly in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Body Style(s) Light-Duty and Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks
Layout Front-Engined, Longitudinal
Engine(s) TBD
Transmission(s) 6-Speed Auto, 8-Speed Auto, 10-Speed Auto, Allison 10-Speed Auto
Drive Wheels Rear-Wheel-Drive, Four-Wheel-Drive
Availability U.S.A., Canada, Mexico
Predecessor 2021 GMC Sierra
Successor 2023 GMC Sierra

Changes, Updates, New Features

2022 Sierra Light-Duty

2022 Sierra 1500

The 2022 Sierra 1500 receives a mid-cycle refresh, including the addition of the first-ever Sierra Denali Ultimate and AT4X trim levels, an updated exterior and interior, new technology – such as Super Cruise – an enhanced high-output 2.7L L3B I4 engine and more capable 3.0L LM2 I6 engine, plus much more.

2022 Sierra 1500 Limited

The 2022 Sierra 1500 Limited sees the following changes from the 2021 Sierra 1500:

Model Line

  • Base Sierra 1SA trim level renamed to Pro

Interior

  • Deletion of single-zone air conditioning (C67)
  • Deletion of HD radio option
  • Rear heated seats have moved to an available option on SLT, AT4 and Denali trim levels

Mechanical

  • Deletion of the 4.3L LV3 V6 engine
  • Deletion of the 5.3L L82 V8 engine
    • Consequent deletion of E85 FlexFuel capability
  • Deletion of 6-speed automatic transmission (MYC)
  • 2.7L L3B Turbo I4 engine is now standard on base Pro 1SA trim level
  • 5.3L EcoTec3 L84 V8 engine is now available on base Pro 1SA trim level
  • 5.3L EcoTec3 L84 V8 engine is not available on AT4 trim level
  • Duramax Turbo-Diesel 3.0L LM2 I6 engine is now standard on AT4 trim level
  • Battery, heavy-duty 730 cold-cranking amps/80 Amp-hr is now standard on base Pro (1SA) trim level
  • LT275/65R18C MT blackwall Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires (R3O) are standard on AT4

Packages

  • Denali Ultimate Package name changed to Denali Reserve Package

See detailed 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 changes, updates and new features here: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited change log.

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may differ for other markets.

2022 Sierra Heavy Duty

The 2022 Sierra HD sees minor model year changes for both the Sierra 2500HD and Sierra 3500HD, including:

Model Line:

  • Base Sierra trim renamed to Pro trim, retains 1SA RPO code designation

Exterior:

  • Deletion of two exterior colors
  • Addition of one new exterior color
  • Addition of 20-inch (50.8 cm) machined face aluminum with high gloss Black accents and beadlock appearance (SQ9)
    • LPO-level item
  • Mirror code (DLF) changes to (DLN)

Interior:

  • Addition of Seat Belt Adjustable Guide Loops

See detailed 2022 GMC Sierra HD changes, updates and new features here: 2022 GMC Sierra HD change log.

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may differ for other markets.

2022 GMC Sierra Lineup (Expected)

2022 GMC Sierra Lineup
Category: Light Duty Heavy Duty Heavy Duty
Model: Sierra 1500 Sierra 2500HD Sierra 3500HD
GVWR (pounds): 6,800-7,300 10,800-11,550 11,000-14,000

Body Styles

The 2022 GMC Sierra will be available in the following configurations

Light Duty

  • Crew Cab, Short Bed
  • Crew Cab, Standard Bed
  • Double Cab, Standard Bed
  • Regular Cab, Standard Bed
  • Regular Cab, Long Bed

Heavy Duty

2500HD

  • Regular Cab, Long Bed
  • Double Cab, Standard Bed
  • Double Cab, Long Bed
  • Crew Cab, Standard Bed
  • Crew Cab, Long Bed

3500HD

  • Regular Cab, Long Bed
  • Double Cab, Long Bed
  • Crew Cab, Standard Bed
  • Crew Cab, Long Bed

We should note that each of the above body configurations are available with either rear-wheel-drive (2WD/RWD) or four-wheel-drive (4WD) .

Powertrain

The 2022 GMC Sierra offers the following engine and transmission choices carried over from the 2021 model year with exception to the torque rating for the turbocharged 2.7 L3B I4 under the hood of the refreshed model:

Class Engine Fuel Aspiration Transmission Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM Axle Ratio
Light Duty (Limited) 2.7L L3B I4 Gasoline Turbocharged 8-Speed Automatic (MQE) 310 @ 5600 348 @ 1500-4000 3.42
Light Duty (Refresh) 2.7L L3B I4 Gasoline Turbocharged 8-Speed Automatic (MQE) 310 @ 5600 430 @ 1500 3.42
Light Duty 5.3L L84 EcoTec3 V8 Gasoline Atmospheric 2WD 8-Speed Automatic (MQE) / 4WD 10-Speed Automatic (MQB) 355 @ 5600 383 @ 4100 3.42
Light Duty 6.2L L87 EcoTec3 V8 Gasoline Atmospheric 10-Speed Automatic (MQB) 420 @ 5600 460 @ 4100 3.23
Light Duty 3.0L LM2 Duramax I6 Diesel Turbocharged 10-Speed Automatic (MQB) 277 @ 3750 460 @ 1500 3.23
Heavy Duty 6.6L L8T V8 Gasoline Naturally Aspirated 6-Speed Automatic (MYD) 401 @ 5200 464 @ 4000 3.73
Heavy Duty 6.6L Duramax L5P V8 Diesel Turbocharged 10-Speed Automatic (MGM, MGU) 445 @ 2800 910 @ 1600 3.42
Medium Duty 6.6L Duramax L5D V8 Diesel Turbocharged 6-Speed Automatic 350 @ 2700 700 @ 1600 4.10, 4.30, 4.56, 4.88

Platform

Production

The 2022 Sierra models are assembled at the following factories:

Availability

2022 Sierra availability is as follows:

  • 2022 Sierra 1500 – third quarter 2021 launch (refreshed model)
  • 2022 Sierra HD – third quarter 2021 launch (carry-over model with minor changes)

Beyond 2022

We expect the following outlook for the Sierra beyond the 2022 model year:

  • The light-duty Sierra 1500, in its fourth generation as of the 2019 model year, is expected remain in production thru the 2025 model year
  • The heavy-duty Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD, in their fourth generation as of the 2020 model year, are expected to remain in production thru the 2026 model year

An all-new, next-generation Sierra will launch after the aforementioned models reach the end of their respective lifecycles.

Sales

See GMC Sierra sales numbers for all markets, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and more.

Gallery

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Discussion

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2022 GMC Sierra Pages

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