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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

• The 2022 Sierra Light Duty rides on the GM T1 platform shared most directly with the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500. The same basic architecture is also used on the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, 2021 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and 2021 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV
• The 2022 Sierra Heavy Duty rides on a more capable version of the same GM T1 platform

Production

The 2022 Sierra models are assembled at the following factories:

• GM Flint Assembly in Flint, Michigan, USA (HD)
• GM Fort Wayne Assembly in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA (LD)
• GM Silao Assembly in Silao, Mexico (LD)

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

GMC Sierra 1500 Photos

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GMC Sierra HD Photos

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Discussion

Discuss the 2022 GMC Sierra in our GMC forum.

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2022 GMC Sierra Pages

• 2022 GMC Sierra 1500
• 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited
  • 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited Changes, Updates, New Features
• 2022 GMC Sierra HD
  • 2022 GMC Sierra HD Changes, Updates, New Features

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