2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2022 GMC Sierra Limited will enter the model lineup as a stop-gap measure until production of the refreshed Sierra 1500 begins. As such, the 2022 Sierra Limited is essentially a continuation of the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500, with the same trim levels, options, exterior paint colors, and interior color combinations. That said, the light-duty pickup truck does see a few changes for the 2022 model year.

Model Line

Base Sierra 1SA trim level renamed to Pro

Interior

Deletion of single-zone air conditioning (C67)
- Single-zone, semi-automatic air conditioning now standard on Pro models
Deletion of HD radio option
Rear heated seats have moved to an available option on SLT, AT4 and Denali trim levels
- For the 2021 model year, this feature was available on models built after July 26^th, 2021
- SLT models – included and only available with the SLT Convenience Package on Crew Cab models

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, and still includes the following equipment:
- Technology Package
- Driver Alert Package II
- Sunroof
- GMC MultiPro Power Steps
- 22-inch multi-dimensional polished aluminum wheels
  - May be upgraded to 22-inch LPO wheels
- Requires:
  - 4WD models must have either the 6.2L EcoTec3 L87 V8 engine or the 3.0L LM2 I6 Turbo-Diesel Duramax engine
  - 2WD models require 3.0L LM2 I6 Turbo-Diesel Duramax engine
  - Must have 275/50R22SL all-season, blackwall tires (XCE)