CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2022 full-size pickups equipped with an accessory sport bar may have a high-mounted brake light that does not work, and the sport bar may block the vehicle's existing high-mounted brake light. This means the vehicle may not meet federal lighting safety requirements.
An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce how visible your truck is to drivers behind you when you slow or stop, which increases the risk of a rear-end crash.
Dealers will inspect the installation of the accessory sport bar and provide correct vehicle wiring if needed, at no cost to you. Owners can contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 2022 |