2021–2022 Chevrolet (5 models) Equipment Recall 22V874000 (Chevrolet N222391080)
NHTSA recall 22V874000 (Chevrolet recall N222391080) covers about 5,861 2021–2022 Chevrolet (5 models) vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Nov 23, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 22V874000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Equipment
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.
The risk
Broken hex flange lock nuts may cause a loss of tension, leading to steering instability, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.
Chevrolet recall number N222391080
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V874000 as N222391080. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "N222391080 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet 4500HD | 2021–2022 | — |
| Chevrolet 4500XD | 2021–2022 | — |
| Chevrolet 5500HD | 2021–2022 | — |
| Chevrolet 5500XD | 2021–2022 | — |
| Chevrolet 6500HD | 2022 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Nov 23, 2022
- Owner notification
- Feb 10, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- General Motors, LLC
Check your VIN for 22V874000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 22V874000 is open, call any Chevrolet dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V874000 or N222391080). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V874000?
NHTSA recall 22V874000 (Chevrolet recall N222391080) covers about 5,861 2021–2022 Chevrolet (5 models) vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Nov 23, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V874000?
NHTSA's record for 22V874000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Broken hex flange lock nuts may cause a loss of tension, leading to steering instability, and increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V874000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Chevrolet dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 22V874000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Chevrolet recall number for 22V874000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as N222391080. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (N222391080) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V874000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 22V874000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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