2022 GMC Sierra 1500: Shift to park illuminates after shutting engine off
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Sierra 1500 report: shift to park illuminates after shutting engine off. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 55,250 miles.
NHTSA has 83 owner complaints for the 2022 Sierra 1500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770508 (filed 10/12/2026): “The fuel pump modular system failed leaving me unable to start the vehicle and left me stranded in the [xxx] heat for hours. the vehicle only has 57k miles. there was a recall for this specific issue for many gm vehicles but not mine. there was no warning! …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11764474 (filed 09/15/2026): “The contact owns a 2022 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start and was jumpstarted on each occurrence. the contact purchased and installed a new battery; however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to an a…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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