GMC SIERRA 3500 · model year

2022 GMC SIERRA 3500

37 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash reports, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2022GMCSIERRA 3500 carries 37 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 6 crashes, 0 fires, 13 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2022 SIERRA 3500 is unknown or other with 5 filings, followed by electrical system (5) and power train (5). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle, the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2022 SIERRA 3500. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page, a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

37
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
13
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

37 filings

Crashes Reported

6 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
POWER TRAIN5
ENGINE3
SERVICE BRAKES3
AIR BAGS2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL2
TIRES:TREAD/BELT2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
SEAT BELTS1
SEATS1
TIRES1
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL1

Recalls (3)

21V75800029/09/2021

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE

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

24V79700024/10/2024

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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 caus

24V06000001/02/2024

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

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

Recent Complaints

20251031ENGINE

Engine lag and performance drops while driving vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the dealership and remained at dealership for five days. Employee was given permission to drive the vehicle to experience the issue. Issue was confirmed by dealership, but they stated it's one of three issues and they would have to repair all three issues at my cost to figure out what's causing the engine lag.

20250927STRUCTURE:BODY

Water leak at the rear window leading to mold growth. Continues to leak after repaired twice by dealership.

20250926AIR BAGS

I tried to honk the horn when a car started to come into my lane and discovered that it was not working. I took it to the dealership, and they said it needed a new steering wheel as the contacts that operate the horn were faulty. they told me that the steering wheel airbag would not be operational due to this problem until it was fixed. This is a 2022 pickup with only 10,000 miles on it. I’ve never had to use the Horn before I, so to discover that the issue is pretty serious was disconcerting, and of course my 36 month bumper-to-bumper is used up. This vehicle is basically brand-new, and there should be a recall on this vehicle.

20250926UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I tried to honk the horn when a car started to come into my lane and discovered that it was not working. I took it to the dealership, and they said it needed a new steering wheel as the contacts that operate the horn were faulty. they told me that the steering wheel airbag would not be operational due to this problem until it was fixed. This is a 2022 pickup with only 10,000 miles on it. I’ve never had to use the Horn before I, so to discover that the issue is pretty serious was disconcerting, and of course my 36 month bumper-to-bumper is used up. This vehicle is basically brand-new, and there should be a recall on this vehicle.

20250910POWER TRAIN

MY TRUCK IS EXPIERANCING THE SYMPTOMS OF RECALL # N242454440 TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY, ITS SHUTTERING BETWEEN SHIFTS AND CLUNKING IM AFRAID OF THE REAR WHEELS LOCKING UP FROM THE HORROR STORIES I HAVE READ THE TRUCK IS AT COULTER GMC NOW FOR EXACT DIAG BUT FROM EVERYTHING I HAVE READ THIS IS COMMON ISSUE FOR THIS RECALL THAT MY VIN DOES NOT FALL UNDER FOR SOME REASON

20250905POWER TRAIN

While driving on the interstate we were exiting to pull into a rest area while slowing down the rear wheels momentarily locked up and the truck downshifted hard and abruptly with that happening the check engine light came on along with a decreased power message. We pulled into a parking spot during so we tried to shift into reverse and it didn’t want to shift into reverse, we tried this for a while. We finally got it into reverse and we were able to back out of the parking spot. When we tried shifting to drive we encountered the same issue. The vehicle did not want to go into drive. Once finally into drive it did not want to shift into any higher gears. It was essentially stuck in one of the gears. We made it to a GMC dealer on the next exit -we drove on the side of the interstate to get there- when we arrived we had them run the codes and they told us it was a transmission control valve which GMC has had a major recall on. While we had this “fixed” at a different dealership prev

20250827SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the message “Trailer 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 for several minutes before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. Most recently, while driving 55 MPH, the message "Trailer Brake Disconnected" was displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, and waited before restarting the vehicle and continuing driving. The contact stated that before the most recent failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the trailer plug was replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired after the most recent failure. Upon further investigation, the contact

Mileage: 30,000

20250823UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The coolant sensor was faulty and required a replacement coolant reservoir. No cause for this provided other than it went bad.

20250706CrashTIRES:TREAD/BELT

The tire Goodyear LT275/65R20 are the original tires on the truck when purchased. The tires have been rotated and balanced at the dealership routinely, approximately 42,000 miles on the set. On [XXX], I was travelling [XXX] here in NC when I felt a bump as if I had hit something in the road. I pulled off to the shoulder to inspect for damage or a flat tire. The left rear tire had completely lost its tread, only the steel belts were showing. Thus caused significant damage to the fender and tailgate of the truck. The tire remained inflated. Another driver pulled over in front of me and stated that the separated part had damaged his car. The NC State patrol was called and a report made for insurance. No one was injured to my knowledge. I changed the tire and was able to complete my trip. This could have caused a serious problem with a very serious accident. Fortunately, no one was injured. There were no warning that this might happen. I have sent pictures of the damage to my

20250528POWER TRAIN

• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The issue appears to be with the gear shifter assembly and/or park position sensor within the power train system. The vehicle fails to detect that it is in “Park,” even when the gear lever is physically in the Park position. Yes, the vehicle and component are available for inspection upon request. ⸻ • How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? This malfunction prevents the vehicle from shutting off properly and displays a “Shift to Park” message even when parked. This creates a risk of the vehicle rolling away if the parking brake is not engaged and prevents secure shutdown, potentially draining the battery or creating confusion in an emergency. It compromises both driver and public safety. ⸻ • Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, the issue was reproduced and acknowledged by a certified GMC de

20250528ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The issue appears to be with the gear shifter assembly and/or park position sensor within the power train system. The vehicle fails to detect that it is in “Park,” even when the gear lever is physically in the Park position. Yes, the vehicle and component are available for inspection upon request. ⸻ • How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? This malfunction prevents the vehicle from shutting off properly and displays a “Shift to Park” message even when parked. This creates a risk of the vehicle rolling away if the parking brake is not engaged and prevents secure shutdown, potentially draining the battery or creating confusion in an emergency. It compromises both driver and public safety. ⸻ • Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, the issue was reproduced and acknowledged by a certified GMC de

20250507POWER TRAIN

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 Number: 24V797000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Mileage: 117,000

20250411TIRES:TREAD/BELT

LT275/65R20. We were traveling about 74 mph on Hwy 90 going westbound, when suddenly we heard an explosion and noticed pieces of the passenger rear tires coming apart. It was about 90 degrees when we were on the road, and I had checked the tire pressure earlier that day, and it was at the recommended tire pressure. At no point during our trip was there a low-pressure warning or we did not hit any object on the road. We would have had a severe accident if the tire had been on the front. The tread seems to have separated from the tire, causing major damage to the truck bed. The tire was manufactured in week 20 of 2022, and it still had a good amount of tread remaining. I do have front and rear dashcam footage available.

20250217ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The GM N242454440 “collision Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Valve Failure” was performed. The recall rendered the electrical charging system inoperable. GM engineering has been working on the vehicle for more than one month and recently determined that the recall software does not work properly with all vehicles. My truck is being returned to me without the recall being performed. Accordingly the safety hazard associated with rear wheel lockup has not been addressed and cannot be addressed at this time. Presumably GM will develop software in the future to address the safety condition. Meanwhile the safety hazard remains unaddressed for my vehicle and an unknown number others. Reference Riverview Chevrolet GMC repair order 894074

20250213POWER TRAIN

The transmission failed which stemmed from the faulty (recently recalled valve body). General Motors has been contacted and there is no transmission in sight and is not able to provide an ETA. They are also not willing to cover the catastrophic failure because I am outside of my warranty terms. The dealership has inspected and concluded a whole new transmission is recommended. The vehicle has been in their possible for nearly one (1) month.

20241101ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

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 contact stated that the trailer brakes went off and on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with trailer brake control module failure. The contact was informed that the trailer brake control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure had previously occurred, and an unknown part was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,308.

Mileage: 31,308

20241030SERVICE BRAKES

VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ARE COMING ON SINCVE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, SUCH AS ABS, ENGINE POWER REDUCED, OIL CHANGING SERVICE, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT, SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM, WHEEL TRACKING, SERVICE ESC, PASSING GEAR CUTS OUT. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MANY TIMES AND IS IN THE SHOP NOW. I HAVE A DEEP CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY PERFORMANCE OF THIS VEHICLE FOR MYSELF AND MY FAMILY.

20241030ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ARE COMING ON SINCVE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, SUCH AS ABS, ENGINE POWER REDUCED, OIL CHANGING SERVICE, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT, SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM, WHEEL TRACKING, SERVICE ESC, PASSING GEAR CUTS OUT. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MANY TIMES AND IS IN THE SHOP NOW. I HAVE A DEEP CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY PERFORMANCE OF THIS VEHICLE FOR MYSELF AND MY FAMILY.

20241030ENGINE

VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ARE COMING ON SINCVE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, SUCH AS ABS, ENGINE POWER REDUCED, OIL CHANGING SERVICE, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT, SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM, WHEEL TRACKING, SERVICE ESC, PASSING GEAR CUTS OUT. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MANY TIMES AND IS IN THE SHOP NOW. I HAVE A DEEP CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY PERFORMANCE OF THIS VEHICLE FOR MYSELF AND MY FAMILY.

20240904CrashSERVICE BRAKES

When towing our 5th wheel RV we started getting messages on the computer that the trailer brakes were not working due to an issue with the brake controller. Trailer brakes would come and go. The only time we got notification was when towing. Only 20 minutes after getting the first notification we were involved in an accident due to the trailer brakes not working. We thoroughly had the trailer brakes and plugs checked and they are not the problem .

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2022 GMC SIERRA 3500 have?
The 2022 GMC SIERRA 3500 has 37 NHTSA complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, 13 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2022 GMC SIERRA 3500?
Yes, the 2022 GMC SIERRA 3500 has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC SIERRA 3500?
The most-complained component for the 2022 GMC SIERRA 3500 is UNKNOWN OR OTHER with 5 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN.
Is the 2022 GMC SIERRA 3500 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.