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2022 GMC Sierra 3500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500, most often about the electrical (22% of complaints). It is 4th of 27 Sierra 3500 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 3500 problems
Electrical
7 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 equipped with a 2024 gatormade 35+5 trailer. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions, the "check trailer wiring" message was displayed. Additionally, when the brake pedal was depressed however, the trailer did not slow as intended; however, the rear brake…
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the trailer plug was connected, and electrical fuses popped. The contact stated that all the fuses were blown. In addition, the contact stated while driving the vehicle, the trailer brakes failed to function as intended. The…
Transmission
6 complaints · 19%The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the transmission downshifted hard. The contact stated that the transmission failed to properly shift gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign…
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated before going into limp mode. A dealer was contacted. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission control…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 16%Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 16%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC sierra denali 3500 equipped with goodyear tires, tire line: wrangler, tire size: lt275/65/r20. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 60 MPH and hauling a camper, the passengerâs side rear tire experienced a blowout. The driver was able to change the tire. The tire struck…
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 equipped with goodyear tires, tire line: wrangler trailrunner at, tire size: lt275/65/r20, dot: (n/a). The contact stated that while hauling a camper and driving approximately 45 MPH and making a left turn, the driver's side rear tire had a blowout and the tread detached from…
Brakes
4 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the message âtrailer brake disconnected" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact was hauling a 5th-wheel trailer during the failure. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and waited…
Engine
3 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. The contact stated while driving approximately 50-70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact noticed that the vehicle was experiencing reduced power and…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that the rear windshield frame was cracked, which allowed water to leak into the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
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 3500 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 3500
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (7 complaints); transmission (6 complaints); other or unspecified (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 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 3500?
- It is 4th of 27 Sierra 3500 model years by number of complaints, with 32 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.