Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Rear Wheel Lock-Up from Transmission Valve Failure
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Tailgate May Open While Driving
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve May Short
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- 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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Owner complaints (31)
31 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 31 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 22.6% |
| Power train | 6 | 19.4% |
| Tires | 5 | 16.1% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 16.1% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 12.9% |
| Engine | 3 | 9.7% |
| Structure | 3 | 9.7% |
| Air bags | 2 | 6.5% |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 6.5% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 3.2% |
How 2022 compares with other Sierra 3500 years
Best and worst Sierra 3500 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13 | 7 |
| 2018 | 14 | 6 |
| 2019 | 13 | 7 |
| 2020 | 51 | 8 |
| 2021 | 20 | 5 |
| 2022 | 31 | 3 |
| 2023 | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 | 49 | 3 |
| 2025 | 16 | 1 |
| 2026 | 4 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2022 GMC Sierra 3500 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 24V797000 (power train), 24V060000 (latch), 21V758000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 problems?
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (7), Power train (6), Tires (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2022 Sierra 3500 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 GMC Sierra 3500 model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (13) and the 2020 the most (51). The 2022 drew 31. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.