NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 GMC Sierra 3500 Safety Record
The 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 27 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 carries no NHTSA star ratings, as crash tests have not been conducted. This absence of crash-test data precludes the computation of a Safety Index score and offers no direct indication of safety performance. The vehicle's record, however, does show a Heavy recall and complaint burden band. Three recall campaigns have been issued, one of which included a park-outside directive. Furthermore, 27 owner complaints have been registered, primarily citing issues with electrical, powertrain, and brake components. This pattern of recalls and complaints warrants close attention from consumers.
The 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is subject to three recall campaigns according to NHTSA records at nhtsa.gov.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 3 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 27 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500?
The 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 enters the "Heavy Burden" category, based on its recall volume and owner complaints for the model year. Three recall campaigns were issued, with one requiring owners to park the truck outside due to a brake control module defect. A separate recall addressed a tailgate latch issue. These two campaigns highlight distinct physical safety concerns. The 27 owner complaints for this model year focus on the electrical system and powertrain, areas also implicated by a transmission software recall, suggesting a correlation between official campaigns and owner-reported problems. No crash-test data is available for the 2022 Sierra 3500 or adjacent model years in our database, leaving its structural safety unassessed by federal ratings.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 have any recalls?
The 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 is covered by three recall campaigns. The first targets the automatic transmission control module software across a broad range of GM trucks. The second addresses a tailgate latch failure on power-tailgate-equipped Sierra and Silverado 2500 and 3500 models. The third, a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign issued earlier, concerns the hydraulic power-assist brake system's electric control module on 2021 and 2022 Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE24V797000
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
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 1-800-458-80
Reported 2024-10-24
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH24V060000
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.
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.
Reported 2024-02-01
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE21V758000
Risk: Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
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.
Reported 2021-09-29
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500?
Owners have filed 27 unverified allegations with NHTSA covering the 2022 Sierra 3500. The most frequently reported components are the electrical system with 7 alleged incidents, followed by powertrain with 5, an unknown or other category with 5, service brakes with 4, and both the engine and tires each drawing 3 reported concerns. Three complaints allege crashes and five allege injuries. All figures are unverified consumer reports, not established facts.
27 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500?
A significant safety concern for the 2022 Sierra 3500 is a "park outside" recall campaign. This particular recall requires immediate attention, and prospective buyers of used models should verify a specific vehicle's VIN on nhtsa.gov to confirm that any of the three outstanding recall campaigns have been addressed and repaired. Failure to do so could mean acquiring a truck with an unresolved safety defect that necessitates the vehicle be parked outdoors until fixed.
- The 2022 Sierra 3500 was subject to a park-outside or do-not-drive recall targeting the hydraulic power-assist brake system's electric control module, a campaign serious enough that NHTSA directed owners not to drive the vehicle until repaired.
- A separate 2022 recall covers the automatic transmission control module software, a powertrain-level issue shared across a wide range of 2020 through 2022 GM trucks including this Sierra 3500.
- A third recall addresses the power tailgate latch on Sierra and Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks from the 2020 through 2024 model years, meaning this specific truck falls within the affected population.
- Twenty-seven owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year include 3 alleged crashes and 5 alleged injuries, all unverified, with the electrical system and powertrain drawing the highest reported concern volumes.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 places
The 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 GMC Sierra 3500 safety questions
Was the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 27 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 27 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 GMC Sierra 3500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the GMC Sierra 3500 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.