2022 GMC Sierra vs 2022 Toyota Tacoma

On the public data alone the Tacoma edges it 4–2.

2022 GMC Sierra

The 2022 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel pickup truck with 34 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sierra 2WD, is EPA-ra…

2022 Toyota Tacoma

The 2022 Toyota Tacoma is sold in the U.S. as a gas pickup truck with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tacoma 2WD, is EPA-rated at 21…

	2022 GMC Sierra	2022 Toyota Tacoma
Segment	Pickup truck	Pickup truck
Powertrains	Gas, Diesel	Gas
Best combined mpg	26	21
Safety Signal	44	81
NHTSA recalls	8	3
Critical recalls	1	0
Owner complaints	646	57
NHTSA overall stars	5	4

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

Sierra

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Power Train

N252516560

1,055 vehicles

ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.RiskRear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252516560. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V083000reported Feb 12, 2026General Motors, LLC

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Engine And Engine Cooling

N252494000

597,571 vehicles

ProblemGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.RiskEngine failure increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number

NHTSA campaign 25V274000reported Apr 24, 2025General Motors, LLC

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Structure

N242490120

70,768 vehicles

ProblemGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with chrome front grille deflectors. The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.RiskA detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will reinforce or repair all attachment points on the chrome front grille deflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may call GM customer service for GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242490120.

NHTSA campaign 25V060000reported Feb 6, 2025General Motors, LLC

Tacoma

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Power Train

24TB05 / 24TA05

381,199 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.RiskAxle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB05 and 24TA05.

NHTSA campaign 24V152000reported Feb 27, 2024Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Child Seat

22TB09/ 22TA09

75,316 vehicles

ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."RiskAn insufficient weld may prevent the child seat from being anchored properly, allowing the seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB09/ 22TA09.

NHTSA campaign 22V520000reported Jul 21, 2022Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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Equipment

22R1

661 vehicles

ProblemGulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."RiskAn illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.FixGST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.

NHTSA campaign 22V310000reported May 6, 2022Gulf States Toyota, Inc.