2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Active Shutters and Grill Recall (25V060)
General Motors, LLC · 70,768 vehicles · Reported February 6, 2025
General Motors, LLC is recalling 70,768 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles. The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment. A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V060 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V060000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N242490120 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 6, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 |
| Units affected | 70,768 |
| Component | Structure > Body > Bumpers > Active Shutters / Grill |
| Safety risk | A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 in recall 25V060?
The attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place may fracture, resulting in grille detachment.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2022 Sierra 1500 with recall 25V060?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A detached front grille deflector may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 active shutters and grill.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V060?
Recall 25V060 covers 70,768 vehicles: 2022 GMC Sierra 1500.
NHTSA lists 70,768 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | GMC | Sierra 1500 |
What is the fix for the Sierra 1500 active shutters and grill recall?
Yes. Dealers will reinforce or repair all attachment points on the chrome front grille deflector, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 25V060 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 25V060 to NHTSA on February 6, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 17, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 6, 2025 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V060000. |
| March 17, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 20 months ago. If your Sierra 1500 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Sierra 1500 is part of recall 25V060?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V060 is open on your Sierra 1500, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V060000 is open on your Sierra 1500, it will be listed there, along with GMC recall number N242490120. 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 Sierra 1500 owners do about recall 25V060?
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 25V060000 applies to your Sierra 1500.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized GMC 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.
- Keep a simple log of any active shutters and grill 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 recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Sierra 1500 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 587 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 9 of them about the body, doors and seats.
Since recall 25V060 was reported on February 6, 2025, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats 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 body, doors and seats and were received on or after February 6, 2025, 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 body, doors and seats issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 587 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 9 of them involve the body, doors and seats. 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 Sierra 1500: 587 complaints in total, 9 about the body, doors and seats
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the front chrome grille deflector erroneously detached from the vehicle and ejected over the hood of the vehicle striking the front windshield before nearly hitting another moving vehicle.
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11646916, filed March 7, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V060000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 owner, MO, NHTSA complaint 11656754, filed April 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the subframe had started to rust. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the failure being declared a cosmetic issue.
2022 GMC Sierra 1500 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11663052, filed May 27, 2025
Can recall 25V060 make my Sierra 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 active shutters and grill recall means their Sierra 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)).
Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 GMC Sierra 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 25V060
Did the recall 25V060 fix work?
Since recall 25V060 was reported on February 6, 2025, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats 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.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed March 17, 2025.
Is the 25V060000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Sierra 1500 is part of recall 25V060000?
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.
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 25V060000 (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
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