2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup Taillight Recall (22V141)

Recall 22V141 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup in recall 22V141?

Taillight software can cause one or both rear taillights to become inoperative, or remain fully or partially illuminated.

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Hummer EV vehicles. Taillight software can cause one or both rear taillights to become inoperative, or remain fully or partially illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Is it safe to drive a 2022 Hummer EV Pickup with recall 22V141?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A taillight that fails to illuminate or illuminates incorrectly may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, or communicate incorrect information to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A taillight that fails to illuminate or illuminates incorrectly may reduce the visibility of the vehicle, or communicate incorrect information to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Hummer EV Pickup shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the tail lights, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V141?

Recall 22V141 covers 9 vehicles: 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup.

NHTSA lists 9 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Hummer EV Pickup taillight recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the left and/or right rear taillight assemblies.

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the left and/or right rear taillight assemblies. Owner notification letters were not required but all vehicles were remedied as of March 17, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222359830.

When was recall 22V141 announced?

General Motors, LLC reported recall 22V141 to NHTSA on March 10, 2022.

This recall was filed 55 months ago. If your Hummer EV Pickup was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Hummer EV Pickup is part of recall 22V141?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V141 is open on your Hummer EV Pickup, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V141000 is open on your Hummer EV Pickup, it will be listed there, along with GMC recall number N222359830. You can also ask any GMC dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.

What should Hummer EV Pickup owners do about recall 22V141?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V141000 applies to your Hummer EV Pickup.
2. Call a GMC dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the tail lights happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Hummer EV Pickup owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 22V141 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 6 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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 GMC Hummer EV Pickup: 6 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Can recall 22V141 make my Hummer EV Pickup 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 22V141000 does not automatically make your Hummer EV Pickup 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))?

Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.

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.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Hummer EV Pickup went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

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.

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