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2022 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500, most often about the electrical (28% of complaints). It is 17th of 27 Sierra 2500 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Electrical
12 complaints · 28%Parts named most often: adas, instrument panel, integrated trailer brake control.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that two days after he purchased the vehicle, he noticed that there was no back-up communication alarm on the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure…
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while her husband was driving approximately 75-80 MPH, and the contact was in the front passenger's side seat, the vehicle lost motive power, and the infotainment system and instrument panel turned off unexpectedly. The contact's husband pressed the push to…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 equipped with goodyear tires, tire line: wrangler trail runner a/t, tire size: lt275/65/r20, dot number: 1pjotjb1b3221. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an explosion, and the entire tread width of the front driver side tire delaminated and…
Engine
5 complaints · 12%Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 12%Transmission
5 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the warning message "transmission overheated" had suddenly displayed and an audible alarm activated. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission valve body assembly needed to be…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Fuel system
4 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a clanking sound coming from the steering wheel while attempting to make a turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose. The vehicle was taken…
Brakes
4 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a clanking sound coming from the steering wheel while attempting to make a turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose. The vehicle was taken…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls
Transmission: valves/valve body
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.
Full defect 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.
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Full defect 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.
Brakes: control module
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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (12 complaints); wheels and tires (6 complaints); engine (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 24, 2024 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the GMC Sierra 2500?
- It is 17th of 27 Sierra 2500 model years by number of complaints, with 43 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.