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2022 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 595
Latest campaign: Feb 12, 2026

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	2	Feb 12, 2026	26V083000 24V797000
Exterior lighting	2	Dec 8, 2022	22V903000 22V463000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Apr 24, 2025	25V274000
Structure	1	Feb 6, 2025	25V060000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

1Fixable over the air

Feb 12, 2026Latest campaign


Feb 12, 202626V083000	Power train: automatic transmission control module Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V083000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V083000 · Feb 12, 2026
Apr 24, 202525V274000	Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanical Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V274000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025
Feb 6, 202525V060000	Structure: body bumpers A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V060000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V060000 · Feb 6, 2025
Oct 24, 202424V797000	Power train: automatic transmission control module Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V797000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V797000 · Oct 24, 2024
Dec 8, 202222V903000	Exterior lighting: lighting control module software DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash. Over-the-air remedy DetailsHide details for campaign 22V903000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V903000 · Dec 8, 2022
Jun 30, 202222V463000	Exterior lighting: brake lights An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V463000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V463000 · Jun 30, 2022

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component595

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595Complaints filed

10Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	238	40	1	2	0
Power train	111	19	3	0	1
Structure	104	17	1	0	1
Electrical system	83	14	1	2	1
Unknown or other	75	13	3	4	0
Service brakes	30	5	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	29	5	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	27	5	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	24	4	0	0	0
Lane departure	13	2	0	0	0
Steering	13	2	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	9	2	0	0	0
Back over prevention	6	1	1	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	5	1	0	0	0
Fuel system	3	1	0	0	0

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Sierra 1500, Sierra 1500 Limited.

Latest reports

Power train
“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.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770508
Fuel/propulsion system
“Fuel pump module went out while driving on expressway engine had reduced power maximum speed uphill was 10 mph vehicle drove fine when on flat ground. Extremely unsafe spot to not be able to accelerate.”
Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769878
Power train
“Transmission failed at about 40 MPH, coasted to the side of the road and wheels locked up. No warning lights even after the failure.”
Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769890

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2022 GMC Sierra 1500 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The most recent, 26V083000 (reported February 12, 2026), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (2), engine and engine cooling (1), structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 238 complaints out of 595 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 10 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.

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