repaired · 2026 Q3
Control module: software
Risk. Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
2022 GMC Sierra 3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-060 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system
6Power train
5Tires2 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
2Back over prevention
2Exterior lighting
2Air bags
77 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 2 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2022 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Tailgate: 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.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Electric: control module
Park outsideRisk. Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Sierra 3500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra 3500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Sierra 3500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am reporting Kunes Buick GMC of Oak Creek, WI for a direct safety recall non-compliance violation under 49 U.S.C. § 30120 regarding NHTSA Recall 24V060 (GM Campaign N232426400). My 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Denali is actively experiencing the exact water-intrusion defect outlined in this recall,…
• 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…
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…
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