I was driving on a highway when the front grill deflector flew off of my vehicle and broke my driver's side windshield wiper. The incident scared me and made me jump and I'm not sure where the part went after it flew over my wind shield but it could have hit the car behind me. The part in question was part of recall 25V060. I took the vehicle to the dealership, and they said they had already completed the recall in June of 2025 and that GMC would not cover the cost of fixing it. I see there is a new query for this exact problem RQ26003.
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 body problems
107 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 39,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 107
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 39,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body96
- Body: bumpers: active shutters/grill2
- Body: tailgate1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
GMC Sierra 1500 body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure: body: bumpers: active shutters/grill
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with chrome front grille deflectors. The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.
- Risk
- A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinforce or repair all attachment points on the chrome front grille deflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may call GM customer service for GMC at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N242490120.
Recall number 25V060000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Upper Grille Deflector Detachment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 118 complaints alleging detachment of the upper grille deflector on 2022-2024 model year (MY) GMC Sierra vehicles. 21 of these 118 complaints allege that the upper grille deflector detached after Recall 25V‑060 was performed. The complaints allege that the upper grille deflector detaches while driving. In some cases, leading to a cracked windshield or surrounding vehicles needing to conduct evasive maneuvers. On February 6, 2025, GM submitted Recall 25V‑060 addressing upper grille deflector detachment for 2022MY GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured with a chrome grille deflector. 2022MY GMC Sierra vehicles which were not manufactured with a chrome grille deflector and 2023-2024MY GMC Sierra vehicles were not included in the recall. ODI is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to assess the adequacy of the scope and remedy for Recall 25V‑060. To review the ODI reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to
RQ26003
What 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Recall n242490120 was corrected on 6/10/25. Grill has since blown off while driving ,couldn’t retrieve it, and caused a chip on my windshield. Recall was for front grille deflector. Dear Learship that repaired it said they were only authorized once to repair and it would be out of pocket expense to repair again.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 80 MPH, a shiny silver object suddenly struck the front windshield of the vehicle. After reaching the destination, parking, and inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the top section of the front grille had partially detached from the vehicle. A local dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
I have a 2022 GMC Sierra that has a black grill and the same thing happened to me that follows this safety recall; N242490120. I was driving on the highway and the same piece snapped off and went right over my head and a car behind me ran over it and they had to pull over.
The chrome grill deflector that was previously fixed under the GM recall (for the same part) broke off and flew into my windshield while driving on the freeway.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V060000 (Structure). However, the recall remedy failed, and the front grille piece flew off the vehicle while driving at an undisclosed speed. The contact stated that the grille was loose, and the contact returned the vehicle to the dealer and informed the dealer that the recall repair was already performed. The dealer confirmed the failure but stated that the vehicle was previously repaired as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 48,500.
The hood molding flew off my vehicle as I was traveling down the interstate. I did not hit anything, it just randomly flew off of my vehicle. The piece flew off and just barely missed the vehcile behind me. If that would of hit the other vehicle, it would of caused damage to their vehicle, and potentially could of caused an accident. The piece that fell off was the trim piece that is diretly below the hood latch and above the front grille. There was no incidcators that this was going to happen. I see there was a recall on the same model and year vehicle as mine but for chrome grilles. The recall # is 25V‑060.
I request that GM and the federal safety agency investigate whether recall N242490120 / the federal safety agency recall 25V060 was properly performed and effective, determine why the deflector detached, and assess whether improper installation, defective parts, inadequate fastening, impact, road debris, or another cause was responsible. Evidence and Records Requested Please review or provide: • Complete recall-repair records, including repair orders, technician notes, procedures, parts and fastening specifications, photographs, repair date and mileage, personnel identities, and attachment-point inspections. • An explanation for the discrepancy between the April 18, 2025 myGMC date and April 28, 2025 GM VIN-lookup date. • Dealership inspection findings, photographs, measurements, and conclusions. • GM repair instructions, technical guidance, recall-validation records, and engineering analyses. • A written determination of the probable cause and whether this was a remedy failure, improper installation, defective part, unrelated damage, or unresolved cause. • Criteria for determining whether the grille must be replaced or repaired. • Warranty, goodwill, claim, technical-assistance, and customer-service records. • Similar complaints, warranty claims, field reports, damage reports, and recurrence data. Corrective Actions Requested I request that GM identify the cause, determine whether the grille must be replaced, and assess whether the attachment can be repaired. If the incident resulted from the recall condition, repair, improper installation, defective parts, or failure of the remedy, I request no-cost repair or reimbursement, including grille replacement. If GM attributes the incident to unrelated damage or an external event, I request the supporting evidence and technical basis. I request that the federal safety agency determine whether additional oversight or corrective action is warranted to prevent recurrence and road-debris hazards.
My 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 was subject to GM safety recall N242490120 / the federal safety agency 25V060 for an upper grille deflector that could detach from the vehicle. The recall repair was completed by my GM dealership in June 2025. In late August 2026, while driving normally on the highway, the same upper grille deflector detached again in the exact manner described by the recall. There was no collision, impact, or other outside damage that caused the failure. I was able to retain the detached deflector due to my attentiveness however, it was close to detaching and either busting mine or someone else’s windshield. Upon inspection, the adhesive and retainers from the previous recall repair are still clearly visible, and the bonding appears to have separated. I have photographs documenting the failed attachment points and still possess the undamaged detached component for inspection. My GM dealership inspected the vehicle after this failure and determined that the front grille assembly should be replaced. However, because the recall is shown as previously completed, GM has stated that the recall cannot be reopened. GM Customer Assistance offered only $251 toward a $1,673.82 repair, leaving me responsible for $1,422.82 to correct the same safety defect that the recall was intended to remedy. I am filing this complaint because the recall remedy appears to have failed, allowing the recalled component to detach from the vehicle again. A grille component detaching at highway speed could strike another vehicle or create a roadway hazard. I am concerned that other vehicles repaired under this recall may experience the same post-recall failure. I request that the federal safety agency review the effectiveness and durability of the remedy used for recall N242490120 / 25V060.
The piece in front of the hood detached and flew off while riding down the highway.
Questions about the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 body
Does the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 have body problems?
Owners have filed 107 complaints about the body of the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, 18% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 39,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 body?
Yes, 1 recall: 25V060000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Sierra 1500 have the most body problems?
The GMC Sierra 1500 model years with the most body complaints are 2022 (107 complaints), 2023 (97 complaints) and 2011 (45 complaints).
Other 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Engine 270Transmission 116Electrical 84Driver assistance 34Fuel system 32Brakes 31Steering 13Acceleration 9Locks 5Airbags 3Suspension 2Lights 1Visibility 1
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