2022 GMC Sierra recalls (8)

Every 2022 GMC Sierra recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Power Train · NHTSA 26V083000

  Oct 9, 2026Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module:Software

  Problem

  General 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.

  Risk

  Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Dealers 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.

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• Structure · NHTSA 25V060000

  Jun 2, 2025Structure:Body:Bumpers:Active Shutters/Grill

  Problem

  General 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.

  Risk

  A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Dealers 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.

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• Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 25V274000

  Apr 24, 2025Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

  Problem

  General 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.

  Risk

  Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Dealers 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 for this recall is N252494000.

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• Power Train · NHTSA 24V797000

  Oct 24, 2024Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module:Software

  Problem

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

  Risk

  Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.

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• Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 24V060000

  Jan 2, 2024Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch

  Problem

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.

  Risk

  An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232426400.

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• Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 22V903000

  Aug 12, 2022Exterior Lighting:Lighting Control Module:SoftwareOver-the-air fix

  Problem

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk

  DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

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• Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 22V463000

  Jun 30, 2022Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

  Problem

  General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function. In addition, it may block the vehicle's existing high-mounted brake light. As such, these vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

  Risk

  An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

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• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V758000

  Sep 29, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control ModulePark outside

  Problem

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly. The bolts that attach the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) assembly may not be properly tightened, which could fail to seal the two sub-assemblies and allow water intrusion.

  Risk

  Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.

  Fix

  Owners are advised to park outside and away from other structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the BPMV assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 20, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212349181.

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2022 GMC Sierra complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 664 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Sierra, reporting 13 crashes, 7 fires, 11 injuries. GMC has issued at least 1,603 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Engine244
• Power Train120
• Structure111
• Electrical System101
• Unknown Or Other85
• Service Brakes35

Service bulletins by component

• Electrical System (826)
• Equipment (716)
• Unknown Or Other (701)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (618)
• Power Train (386)
• Engine (263)

Read GMC Sierra owner complaints and bulletins, every year

NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2022 GMC Sierra

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 4 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.

• Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
  EA26005Opened Aug 20, 2026Open
• Loss of motive power due to engine failure
  EA25007Opened Oct 23, 2025Open
• Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
  RQ26001Opened Jan 16, 2026Closed Aug 20, 2026
• Loss of motive power due to engine failure
  PE25001Opened Jan 16, 2025Closed Oct 23, 2025

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