2022 GMC Sierra 3500: raw data

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vehicle2022 / gmc / sierra-3500
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-21)
complaints31 on file (2022-03-10 → 2026-08-14)
recalls3
investigations0
fars10 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Transmission control valve failure and limp modePOWER TRAIN6 complaints2025-05-07 → 2026-08-14sierra3500-2022-transmission-valve-limp
  • 11685316 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
  • 11756953 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…
Rear tire tread separation at highway speedTIRES:TREAD/BELT5 complaints2024-04-26 → 2026-08-09sierra3500-2022-tire-tread-separation
  • 11671424 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…
  • 11654125 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…
Integrated trailer brake control module malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL5 complaints2024-07-02 → 2025-08-27sierra3500-2022-trailer-brake-control
  • 11612567 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…
  • 11604806 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 lights were illuminated
Rear windshield frame water leak and intrusionSTRUCTURE, VISIBILITY2 complaints2025-09-27 → 2026-07-22sierra3500-2022-rear-window-water-intrusion
  • 11752098 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…
  • 11690071 Water leak at the rear window leading to mold growth. Continues to leak after repaired twice by dealership
Delayed parking sensor installation due to chip shortageBACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS2 complaints2023-01-28 → 2023-03-06sierra3500-2022-parking-sensor-chip-delay
  • 11510497 I drive a GMC HD (3500) which has significant blind spots and Increased safety risks to pedestrians as a result of no warning detection systems during parking in lots and on streets. I would like to have this risk mitigated by having GMC honor the agreements and commitments to…
  • 11504197 Bought. New 2022 GMC HD 3500 last year and signed form from GMC saying front and rear parking sensors were delayed until December 2023, related to supply chain issues. I have continually tried to get a status of the needed micro chips and now have been told today that GMC has no…
Airbag non-deployment and seat belt failure in crashAIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS, SEATS1 complaints2022-08-16 → 2022-08-16sierra3500-2022-airbag-seatbelt-crash
  • 11479481 I was rear ended by a semi truck and the passenger side was side swiped by the semi. I was driving the truck with my wife and two kids as passengers. The truck was completely totaled. No airbags deployed and the seat belts did not restrain us. All 4 of us were wearing seat…
Hood-mounted air vent detachment at highway speedSTRUCTURE:BODY2 complaints2025-09-10 → 2026-04-29sierra3500-2022-hood-vent-detachment
  • 11734559 While traveling at highway speed, the hood-mounted air vent (factory-installed component) on my 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD suddenly detached from the vehicle without warning. Upon separation, the vent was propelled backward, striking both the hood and the windshield
  • 11690071 Water leak at the rear window leading to mold growth. Continues to leak after repaired twice by dealership

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
312022-03-102026-08-1430ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:7; POWER TRAIN:6; TIRES:5; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:5; SERVICE BRAKES:4

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
21V75800029/09/2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULEGeneral 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.Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.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.
24V06000001/02/2024LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCHGeneral 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.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.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.
24V79700024/10/2024POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREGeneral 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.Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202410legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/gmc/sierra-3500
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2022 GMC Sierra 3500},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/gmc/sierra-3500}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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