2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Air Bag Control Module Recall (22V873)
General Motors, LLC · 5 vehicles · Reported November 23, 2022
General Motors, LLC is recalling 5 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) was left in manufacturing mode and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." An SDM in manufacturing mode will not deploy the vehicle's air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Contact a dealer about the recall repair.
Recall 22V873 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V873000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N222387870 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 23, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
| Units affected | 5 |
| Component | Air Bags > Air Bag / Restraint Control Module |
| Safety risk | An SDM in manufacturing mode will not deploy the vehicle's air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in recall 22V873?
The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) was left in manufacturing mode and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) was left in manufacturing mode and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Is it safe to drive a 2022 Silverado 1500 with recall 22V873?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An SDM in manufacturing mode will not deploy the vehicle's air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An SDM in manufacturing mode will not deploy the vehicle's air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the air bag and restraint control module.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V873?
Recall 22V873 covers 5 vehicles: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
NHTSA lists 5 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 |
What is the fix for the Silverado 1500 air bag control module recall?
Yes. Dealers returned the vehicles to the GM assembly plant and the sensing diagnostic modules were activated.
Dealers returned the vehicles to the GM assembly plant and the sensing diagnostic modules were activated. The vehicles had not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222387870.
When was recall 22V873 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 22V873 to NHTSA on November 23, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 23, 2022 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V873000. |
This recall was filed 46 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 22V873?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V873 is open on your Silverado 1500, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 Silverado 1500 vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Silverado 1500 owners do about recall 22V873?
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 22V873000 applies to your Silverado 1500.
- Call a Chevrolet dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any air bag and restraint control module symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Silverado 1500 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 632 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 8 of them about the air bags.
Since recall 22V873 was reported on November 23, 2022, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 air bags and were received on or after November 23, 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 air bags issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 632 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 8 of them involve the air bags. 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, 8 about the air bags
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
Safety Concern and Costly Repair – 2022 Chevy Silverado Rear Window Leak. I am writing to raise a serious concern regarding a known defect in the 2022 Chevy Silverado involving the sliding rear window.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owner, UT, NHTSA complaint 11687258, filed September 15, 2025
I hit a deer. The driver’s side roof rail air bag attempted to deploy. The wiring shorted out and electrical smoke filled the cabin.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owner, OK, NHTSA complaint 11745159, filed June 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 60 MPH and coughing, he got distracted and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle veered off the road and crashed into several trees. The air bags failed to deploy.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owner, PA, NHTSA complaint 11444681, filed December 22, 2021
Can recall 22V873 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.
Owners often ask whether this air bag and restraint control module recall means their Silverado 1500 qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Air bag defects are hidden until the moment they matter most. A recall repair may replace an inflator or sensor, but if warning lights return or the system faults again, that is a repeat repair for a safety defect.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
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 22V873
Did the recall 22V873 fix work?
Since recall 22V873 was reported on November 23, 2022, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the air bags on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 22V873000 recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are normally free at authorized dealers. Check the owner letter or ask the dealer to confirm before work begins.
How do I know if my Silverado 1500 is part of recall 22V873000?
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.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
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.
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 22V873000 (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. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.