POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
2022 GMC Sierra 2500
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
NHTSA has issued a “park outside” advisory affecting this model year.
Campaign 21V758000. Confirm whether your specific vehicle is covered using its VIN before acting on this.
Check your VIN on NHTSA.govOverview
Our database contains 45 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2022 GMC Sierra 2500, most frequently naming the electrical, powertrain (other) and tires & wheels categories. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 972 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov 2022 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec 2022 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb 2023 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar 2023 | 3 | 8 |
| May 2023 | 1 | 9 |
| Jan 2024 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar 2024 | 2 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 2 | 14 |
| Jul 2024 | 1 | 15 |
| Oct 2024 | 1 | 16 |
| Dec 2024 | 2 | 18 |
| Jan 2025 | 3 | 21 |
| Feb 2025 | 1 | 22 |
| May 2025 | 1 | 23 |
| Jun 2025 | 1 | 24 |
| Jul 2025 | 2 | 26 |
| Aug 2025 | 4 | 30 |
| Oct 2025 | 3 | 33 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 34 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 | 36 |
| Feb 2026 | 2 | 38 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 40 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | 41 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 | 42 |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | 43 |
| Oct 2026 | 2 | 45 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Electrical1122.0%
- Powertrain (other)714.0%
- Tires & wheels612.0%
- Brakes510.0%
- Engine510.0%
- Body & structure48.0%
- Fuel system48.0%
- Visibility36.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
3 campaigns cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
At approximately 84226 miles, the subject 2022 GMC Sierra 2500HD AT4 experienced a transmission cooler line failure. The owner’s preliminary observation is that an adjacent oil line contacted and abraded the transmission cooler line, ultimately producing a through-wall opening. Driver (Owners Son) experienced perceived issues with shifting on his drive home including surging RPM. By the time he arrived home he had concerns about it not shifting gears properly. The next day the owner noticed vehicle fluids on the concrete driveway under the vehicle. Vehicle would not engage in forward or reverse gears. Owner observed a burnt smell in the trucks’ cabin. No check engine light or similar errors were observed. Further inspection showed evidence of fluid on exhaust components.
- NHTSA ID
- 11774099
- Incident
- Sep 24, 2026
Purchased this 2022 GMC AT4 2500HD in 2022. Drove off the lot and traveled 40 miles home. Got hom,000e and pulled out of my driveway and noticed terrible bump in second gear I believe. Notified dealer and returned truck for them to replace 2 valve bodies. One week later the truck experienced terribel bumps in a downshift fashion at slow speeds, like it's downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear. Returned truck and they replaced transmission. Problem improved some but now with 48,000 miles if your in slow speed downshifting world around 10 mph, it will lock up or hard bump that makes you think you've hit someone in front of you when you're in heavy traffic. It's been doing this at random times since new tranmission was installed. It feels like a lock-up situation. No indicators or messages show up on vehichle. I've made several compaints to dealer with no luck to this point.
- NHTSA ID
- 11772603
- Incident
- Oct 17, 2026
The Exhaust Pressure Differential Sensor Pipe (boost pipe) blew off while towing a heavy trailer uphill on a busy interstate. I had to cross 3 lanes of traffic to get as far as possible off the road. The truck was sent into limp mode and would barely crawl. Our lives were put at risk of being hit by the many tractor trailers traveling that highway, or another driver traveling at high speeds. The truck was eventually towed to the nearest GM dealer for service. The pipe was replaced, but the faulty one was not kept on hand. The repair was not covered by GM. The extended warranty covered the pipe repair only, with out of pocket still being over $400. There were no warning lights on the dash until after the pipe blew off and the truck was thrown into limp mode. This is a known problem with these diesel engines, for years, yet nothing has been done by GM to fix the problem. Owners are replacing with aftermarket parts because the factory parts won't hold up. This damaged the DPF and DEF system as a result. The replacement parts are listed in my owners manual under the 5 year/100000 mile powertrain warranty, yet the claim was denied by GM. There are forum after forum with these failures for the past 15 15 years or more, yet nothing has been done to fix the problem and owners are put at risk of injury or death. When the dealer replaced the part, it was disposed of so no inspection could be made by anyone else to determine if it was defective.
- NHTSA ID
- 11760085
- Incident
- Jul 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and pulling a 10,000 pounds trailer, the vehicle experienced an intermittent loss of trailer brakes. The message "Check Trailer Wiring" and another message pertaining to the trailer brake system were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the Trailer Brake Power Module (TBPM) was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to GM Customer Satisfaction Program Number: N232414840 (Intermittent Loss of Trailer Brakes). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance in adding the VIN to the Customer Satisfaction Program. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11748443
- Incident
- Jun 8, 2026
- Mileage
- 110,000 mi
Filled tank with diesel and truck wouldn’t turn back on. We were next to a jiffy lube and they were able to run a scan and it said there was a broken fuel module. There’s only around 60,000 miles on it, it’s 4 years old, and left my son and I stranded.
- NHTSA ID
- 11743960
- Incident
- Jun 14, 2026
My 2022 GMC Sierra 2500HD was previously repaired under GM safety recall N232426400 / NHTSA recall 24V060 for the power-unlatching tailgate switch, which can fail from water intrusion. The recall repair was completed and the recall now shows as closed. Recently, the same tailgate switch problem occurred again. The dealer diagnosed water intrusion/corrosion affecting the tailgate release switch circuit, including damage to the related wiring harness/connector. GMC customer assistance stated they could not assist because the recall is closed. I am reporting this as a possible failed or inadequate recall remedy. The same water-intrusion condition addressed by the recall appears to have recurred after the recall repair, and the vehicle now requires additional repair to the same tailgate release system. This raises concern that the recalled safety defect was not fully remedied and that other vehicles may experience repeat failures after the recall is marked complete.
- NHTSA ID
- 11735839
- Incident
- Apr 5, 2026
The same thing that happenes to the grill mold in recall N242490120 happened to my vehicle with the hood vent ornament. For reference, the Part number is 84802205/85057002. I was driving on the highway to work and it flew off which caused it to scrape my hood and chip my windshield.
- NHTSA ID
- 11731414
- Incident
- Apr 13, 2026
Was driving down the highway and was approaching a red light. As I was slowing down my transmission down shifted hard and my rear wheels briefly locked up and my truck went in to reduced power Took to dealership only to find out the valve body failed and my truck wasn't covered
- NHTSA ID
- 11721120
- Incident
- Feb 20, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3
This Preliminary Information (PI) relays to dealer technicians to inspect the valve lifters during adjustment or repair for a rocker arm concern or an instance of low lift height.
Beginning with 2026 model year production, the floor console/armrest lamp design was changed by removing the tilt-switch ball. As a result, the lamp remains illuminated when the floor console compartment lid is closed. The BCM turns the lamp off after the ignition is switched off to prevent battery rundown. This PI is to inform dealers of the change in the lamp and operation of the lamp following repairs.
This Preliminary information communicates that it is normal for the tailgate to drop faster than it used to after the GM Accessory Kicker Audio System is installed.
• Improvements to OnStar functionality.
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 53.3 |
| 2025 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 51.7 |
| 2024 | 108 | 4 | 0 | 52.7 |
| 2023 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 47.8 |
| 2022Viewing | 45 | 3 | 0 | 54.0 |
| 2021 | 53 | 6 | 1 | 62.4 |
| 2020 | 80 | 9 | 1 | 61.9 |
| 2019 | 32 | 7 | 0 | 60.0 |
| 2018 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 48.5 |
| 2017 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 53.2 |
| 2016 | 59 | 6 | 0 | 47.2 |
| 2015 | 91 | 6 | 1 | 62.7 |
| 2014 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 50.9 |
| 2013 | 46 | 3 | 1 | 46.7 |
| 2012 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 53.5 |
| 2011 | 63 | 4 | 1 | 49.2 |
| 2010 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 44.9 |
| 2009 | 31 | 5 | 1 | 48.9 |
| 2008 | 63 | 3 | 3 | 58.1 |
| 2007 | 83 | 3 | 3 | 55.5 |
| 2006 | 66 | 3 | 0 | 50.1 |
| 2005 | 115 | 4 | 0 | 50.5 |
| 2004 | 143 | 4 | 0 | 47.4 |
| 2003 | 160 | 3 | 0 | 48.7 |
| 2002 | 134 | 4 | 3 | 59.2 |
| 2001 | 134 | 5 | 2 | 59.5 |
| 2000 | 48 | 3 | 1 | 58.7 |
| 1999 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 50.8 |
| 1998 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 41.2 |
| 1997 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 47.5 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.