The recall is necessary as the attachments that hold the front grille deflectors in place can fracture over time, causing the grille to detach. If that happens, it can increase the risk of a crash. USA Today reports GM has received 1,225 field complaints potentially related to the issue.

General Motors (GM) is recalling more than 70,000 cars due to faulty hood molding that may cause the front grille of the vehicles to detach, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

When GMC introduced the latest version of the Sierra, the brand touted the wider and bolder grille. Now, more than 70,000 examples of the truck are at the center of a new recall — because a part of that grille might just fly off at random. In fact, several of them have reportedly taking flight while drivers are on the road.

General Motors is recalling 70,768 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with chrome front grille deflectors. The attachments that hold the front grille d

More than 70,000 GMC Sierra 1500s have been recalled because of an issue with the vehicle’s grille. The attachments that hold the grill deflectors in place can break and allow the grille to fall off, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The recall affects 70,768 vehicles from the 2022 model year.

The upper grille section on 70,000 Sierra 1500s could detach without warning. General Motors has a small problem with grilles on the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck. The grille deflector—the top part of the grille surround—can unexpectedly detach.