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2022 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

3

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

45

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 Sierra 2500 and 45 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 9 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
  2. ENGINE4
  3. SERVICE BRAKES4
  4. TIRES4
  5. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
  6. STRUCTURE:BODY3

2022 Sierra 2500 Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 24V797000

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.

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.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH · 24V060000

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.

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE · 21V758000

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.

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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2022 Sierra 2500 Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
GM Update N25-250552Oct 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER• Improvements to OnStar functionality.11038842
PIT5698FSep 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.11037555
PIP4902WSep 4, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.11037253
PIP6127AAug 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis document assists GM dealer technicians with diagnosing torque converter concerns to ensure torque converter replacement is necessary. The torque converter part number will…11036713
PIC6551CAug 20, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues11036392
PIT6031BAug 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates an issue where an aftermarket autostop device or rear taillights is causing a dead battery.11036196
PIT5680BJul 23, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI provides information to repair the door water deflector which is not sealed properly allows water into the door jam/sill area.11035350
PIT5099JJul 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPI to help diagnose A/C concern11035340
PIT5509NJul 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.11035308
PIT6473FJul 17, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI was created to help avoid unnecessary front camera module replacements11035133
PIT6532Jul 6, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe purpose of this PI is to inform dealer technicians of a normal cab pressure relief valve noise to avoid unnecessary part replacement11034977
PIT5544JJun 24, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates information on a hydraulic rush type noise from the power steering gear. This noise is a characteristic of the new Active Hydraulic Ass…11034767
PIT5966FJun 23, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.11034769
PIT6523Jun 10, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI provides diagnostic steps for dealer technicians to verify the condition and ensure that part replacement is necessary11034001
PIT6522Jun 10, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI advises dealers that if the K160 Brake System Control Module sets DTC P0606 along with P0562 and/or P25A2, additional diagnostic aids should be followed before replacing…11033987
PIT6132EJun 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates an issues with the HVAC making a hum buzz noise when the blower is set to a higher speed. Engineering is working on a new HVAC door sea…11033986
PIT6054DJun 5, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates that the inner tailgate cannot be disabled if the vehicle is not equipped with passive entry.11033720
PIT6519May 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and…11033150
PIT5509MMay 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.11032777
N25-250552May 12, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER• Improvements to OnStar functionality.11032925
All 2022 Sierra 2500 records at NHTSA

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