2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brake Lights Recall (22V463)
General Motors, LLC · 242 vehicles · Reported June 30, 2022
General Motors, LLC is recalling 242 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500; 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function. In addition, it may block the vehicle's existing high-mounted brake light. As such, these vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V463 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V463000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N222368110 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 30, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500; 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 |
| Units affected | 242 |
| Component | Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights |
| Safety risk | An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in recall 22V463?
General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar.
General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function. In addition, it may block the vehicle's existing high-mounted brake light. As such, these vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Is it safe to drive a 2022 Silverado 1500 with recall 22V463?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Silverado 1500 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the brake lights, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V463?
Recall 22V463 covers 242 vehicles: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500; 2022 GMC Sierra 1500.
NHTSA lists 242 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 |
| 2022 | GMC | Sierra 1500 |
What is the fix for the Silverado 1500 brake lights recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the installation of the accessory bar and provide the correct vehicle wiring, if necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the installation of the accessory bar and provide the correct vehicle wiring, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 10, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 27, 2023. Owners may contact GM's customer service on 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.. GM's recall number for this recall is N222368110.
When was recall 22V463 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 22V463 to NHTSA on June 30, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 30, 2022 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V463000. |
| August 10, 2022 | Interim owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
| January 27, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 51 months ago. If your Silverado 1500 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Silverado 1500 is part of recall 22V463?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V463 is open on your Silverado 1500, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V463000 is open on your Silverado 1500, it will be listed there, along with Chevrolet recall number N222368110. You can also ask any Chevrolet dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Silverado 1500 owners do about recall 22V463?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V463000 applies to your Silverado 1500.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the brake lights happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Silverado 1500 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 1,219 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 86 of them about the brakes.
Since recall 22V463 was reported on June 30, 2022, owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 6 of them (7%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the brakes and were received on or after June 30, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related brakes issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,219 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 86 of them involve the brakes. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 632 complaints in total, 56 about the brakes
- 2022 GMC Sierra 1500: 587 complaints in total, 30 about the brakes
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
I purchased my 2022 GMC SIERRA XLT in February of 2022. I have had it in the shop 4 times for recalls. They couldn’t or didn't put an inspection sticker on the truck because I honestly don’t think it could have passed inspection.
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 owner, LA, NHTSA complaint 11639077, filed January 28, 2025
The system that failed was the wire harness for the internal brake control. This is a well documented problem on YouTube and Reddit. I was driving home from the mountains, with my 7K lb camper, and I started receiving incessant messages alternating between "Trailer Brakes Disconnected" and "Trailer Brakes Connected".
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11641397, filed February 7, 2025
Complete engine failure. Replaced engine in February of 2024. Multiple transmission issues. Grill completely peeling off.
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 owner, MO, NHTSA complaint 11648472, filed March 15, 2025
Can recall 22V463 make my Silverado 1500 a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 22V463000 does not automatically make your Silverado 1500 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V463
Did the recall 22V463 fix work?
Since recall 22V463 was reported on June 30, 2022, owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 6 of them (7%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 22V463000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Silverado 1500 is part of recall 22V463000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V463000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Chevrolet, GMC. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.