This page covers 3 recalls and 26 owner complaints for the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500.
Electrical system complaints lead the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 owner reports, followed by powertrain and tire concerns. On the electrical side, owners describe horn failure caused by faulty steering wheel contacts, one account notes the airbag was also inoperable as a result, along with other electrical gremlins. Powertrain reports include engine lag and performance drops that dealers confirmed but struggled to isolate, and at least one account of rear wheels momentarily locking up paired with a hard downshift and a check engine light. A handful of owners report water intrusion at the rear window, with leaks persisting after dealership repairs. Tire complaints round out the top three reported systems. A single report describes a factory hood vent detaching at highway speed and striking the windshield, though that appears isolated rather than a recurring pattern across this model year.
26
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a brake system defect that can cause an electrical short and raise the risk of fire, and a diesel-only transmission issue where the rear wheels can lock up without warning.
On the brake side, the assembly holding the brake pressure modulator valve together may not be properly sealed, allowing water to get inside and short out the electrical components, which can lead to a fire. The transmission concern only affects diesel-equipped trucks: a control valve inside the transmission can fail and cause the rear wheels to suddenly lock up, which can send the vehicle into a skid or loss of control. The third recall involves power-unlatching tailgates, where a water-damaged gate-release switch can trigger the tailgate to swing open on its own while the truck is parked or moving, dropping any unsecured cargo onto the road and creating a hazard for other drivers.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission control valve may fail, causing the rear wheels to lock up unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install updated transmission control module software and repair or replace defective control valves as needed.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can get inside the tailgate's electronic release switch and cause it to short circuit, making the tailgate unlatch on its own while parked.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assembly at no cost to fix the electrical short and prevent unintended unlatching.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Bolts securing the brake pressure modulator valve assembly may not be tight enough, allowing water to enter and potentially causing brake system failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake pressure modulator valve assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
