2022 GMC Sierra 3500 problems

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Body, Electrical · WI

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 the federal safety agency Recall 24V060 (GM Campaign N232426400). My 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD Denali is actively experiencing the exact water-intrusion defect outlined in this recall, causing the electronic tailgate to short-circuit and unlatch unexpectedly while parked, creating an immediate highway safety hazard for dropped cargo. When the vehicle was presented to Kunes GMC of Oak Creek to correct this active hazard, the Service Manager, Peter Arnett, verified the safety defect but refused to perform the recall remedy or issue a refund. The dealership claimed that because a previous owner had the recall performed two years prior, the recall is "closed" and they would not honor it. They forced my wife to pay out-of-pocket for parts and labor to fix a federally mandated safety issue, and provided a written refusal directing me to GM corporate for reimbursement. Under 49 U.S.C. § 30120, a manufacturer and its dealer network must remedy an active safety defect completely without charge, and under 49 CFR § 573.13, a manufacturer is not absolved of this obligation if a prior repair failed to permanently correct the danger. Kunes GMC is in direct violation of federal law for charging a consumer to fix an active safety recall hazard. Furthermore, the service invoice provided by the dealership fraudulently states 'Customer would like a quote for replacing the rear tailgate switch.' We never requested a standard retail quote; this service appointment was scheduled exclusively to address the ongoing failure of the active the federal safety agency safety recall component. The dealership falsified the intake language on the receipt to disguise an illegal charge for an active safety defect as a voluntary customer repair.

Filed Oct 18, 2026 · Lights · UT

Headlights are prone to get water in which shorts out a module and loss of headlight. Happened tonight while driving in the dark. Flickering occured in the driver side as the passenger side failed a few nights ago. Seeing a trend online of others having the same problem. Loss of lighting at night is a severe risk of driving at high speeds

Filed Aug 14, 2026 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated before going into LIMP Mode. A dealer was contacted. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission control valve failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V797000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2026 · Tires · AL

Catastrophic failure of drivers side rear tire. Complete delamination of tire causing severe vehicle damage. Tire and vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Tire exploded causing serious risk to passengers at highway speeds. Tire has not yet been inspected due to date of incident being on Saturday. Immediately prior to incident a small vibration was noticed in the rear approximately 1 minute before failure. Tire pressure was at 80 psi when troubleshooting vibration while traveling. Tire size 275/65 R20

Filed Jul 23, 2026 · Tires · 27,666 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Wrangler Trailrunner AT, Tire Size: LT275/65/R20, DOT: (N/A). The contact stated that while hauling a camper and driving approximately 45 MPH and making a left turn, the driver's side rear tire had a blowout and the tread detached from the tire. During the failure, the camper swayed to the left. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and decelerated until the contact was able to stop the vehicle. While on the side of the road, the contact replaced the tire with the spare tire. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,666.

Filed Jul 22, 2026 · Body, Visibility · 29,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that the rear windshield frame was cracked, which allowed water to leak into the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2026 · Suspension · 10,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, there was a loud banging sound coming from the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and became aware that the front passenger’s side tire was inverted towards the engine compartment. Pictures of the damages were taken to a dealer, and the contact was informed that the control arm had snapped; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed Apr 29, 2026 · Body · TX

While traveling at highway speed, the hood-mounted air vent (factory-installed component) on my 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 HD suddenly detached from the vehicle without warning. Upon separation, the vent was propelled backward, striking both the hood and the windshield. The incident occurred during normal driving conditions, with no prior indication of looseness, damage, or defect in the component. The force of the detachment caused damage to the hood and posed a significant safety risk, as the debris impacted the driver’s line of sight and could have resulted in loss of control or injury. There were no external factors (such as collision or road debris) that contributed to the failure. This appears to be a failure of the factory-installed component and its mounting system. Safety Concern: This type of failure presents a serious hazard not only to the vehicle occupants but also to other motorists. A detached component at highway speed could strike nearby vehicles, cause sudden driver distraction, or lead to more severe accidents.

Filed Oct 31, 2025 · Engine · CA

Engine lag and performance drops while driving vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the dealership and remained at dealership for five days. Employee was given permission to drive the vehicle to experience the issue. Issue was confirmed by dealership, but they stated it's one of three issues and they would have to repair all three issues at my cost to figure out what's causing the engine lag.

Filed Sep 27, 2025 · Body · OR

Water leak at the rear window leading to mold growth. Continues to leak after repaired twice by dealership.