NHTSA Recall 22V874000: Equipment
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,861 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Chevrolet 4500HD.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V874000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N222391080 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | November 23, 2022 |
| Owner notification | February 10, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may break.
Safety risk
Broken hex flange lock nuts may cause a loss of tension, leading to steering instability, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 27, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222391080.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V874000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet 4500HD | 2021, 2022 |
| Chevrolet 4500XD | 2021, 2022 |
| Chevrolet 5500HD | 2021, 2022 |
| Chevrolet 5500XD | 2021, 2022 |
| Chevrolet 6500HD | 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.