Chevrolet Silverado 2022: High-Mounted Brake Light Failure Risk
Chevrolet Silverado 2022 models with accessory sport bars may have a high-mounted brake light that doesn't work, increasing crash risk. GM will fix wiring free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Chevrolet Silverado 2022 models with an accessory sport bar may have a high-mounted brake light that doesn't work. This can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners should contact GM for a free fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80793-chevrolet-silverado-2022-high-mounted-brake-light-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80793-chevrolet-silverado-2022-high-mounted-brake-light-failure-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V463000
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“Chevrolet Silverado 2022: High-Mounted Brake Light Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80793-chevrolet-silverado-2022-high-mounted-brake-light-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V463000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V463000).
Why it’s dangerous
The high-mounted brake light may not function properly, reducing visibility to other drivers. This can lead to crashes if the light fails during normal driving conditions. The accessory sport bar may also block the existing brake light, worsening the issue.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models with an accessory sport bar are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of reduced visibility and potential crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has an accessory sport bar. The issue affects vehicles that may not have a working high-mounted brake light.
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What to do — step by step
Contact GM for Free Fix
Owners should contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 to arrange a free inspection and wiring fix if needed.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the installation of the accessory bar and provide the correct vehicle wiring, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 10, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 27, 2023. Owners may contact GM's customer service on 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.. GM's recall number for this recall is N222368110.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 7 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Interim owner letters mailed
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using my vehicle immediately?
No, the remedy allows continued use after a free inspection and wiring fix. The hazard does not require immediate stoppage but needs correction to prevent crash risks.
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V463000 — Chevrolet Silverado 2022: High-Mounted Brake Light Failure Risk Hello, I own a Chevrolet Silverado 2022: High-Mounted Brake Light Failure Risk that is covered by recall 22V463000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the installation of the accessory bar and provide the correct vehicle wiring, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 10, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 27, 2023. Owners may contact GM's customer service on 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.. GM's recall number for this recall is N222368110. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V463000 (June 30, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.