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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems

Compared with other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years

Typical for this model

60/100 1.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

Open NHTSA investigationLoss of motive power due to engine failure

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
656filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
36,750miles, 104 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4–5 / 5stars overall, 8 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 5.3L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of this model year most often report engine and transmission problems. Complaints describe engine noise or stall conditions that in some cases led to engine replacement, and transmission shuddering, harsh shifting or wheel lock-up that dealers traced to the valve body or the transmission itself. Many of these reports come in between roughly 10,000 and 80,000 miles, with a smaller group of electrical and infotainment complaints appearing at low mileage.

  1. Engine

    Engine noise, stalling and engine replacement

    • 247 complaints (38%)
    • median 42,500 mi at 3.4 yrs old (40 state mileage)
    • 5 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • owner-quoted repair $7,600 (median of 10 quotes)
    • filed 2022–2026

    Owners describe an abnormal knocking or ticking sound from the engine compartment, sometimes followed by stalling, loss of motive power or a no-start condition. Complaints mention metal debris found in the oil filter, failed lifters, and dealers advising that the engine needed to be repaired or replaced, in some cases with parts on backorder. Some owners received notice of NHTSA campaign 25V274000 but were told the remedy parts were not yet available. Reported from about 4,000 miles up to roughly 146,000 miles, with many reports between 40,000 and 75,000 miles.

    Recall 25V274000

    What to check: Listen for ticking or knocking at cold start and during a test drive, and check service records for engine repairs or replacement. Ask whether recall 25V274000 applies to the VIN and whether it has been completed.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that after coming to a stop, the check engine warning light illuminated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact continued to depress the accelerator pedal and the vehicle shuddered with the Reduced Acceleration Drive with Care message displayed on the instrument panel. The failure persisted, and the contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11650777, filed 2025-03, 123,000 miles

    “The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that when the speed increased above 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked forward, and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with two failed cylinders. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11637773, filed 2025-01, 10,000 miles
  2. Transmission and drivetrain

    Transmission shudder, harsh shifting and wheel lock-up

    • 155 complaints (24%)
    • median 59,000 mi at 3.6 yrs old (25 state mileage)
    • owner-quoted repair $3,000 (median of 9 quotes)
    • filed 2022–2026

    Owners report shuddering and hard shifts, unintended gear changes, lurching on acceleration and messages such as "Conditions not Correct for Shift." Some describe the rear wheels locking up while driving, and dealers diagnosed valve body, control module or complete transmission failure; a few complaints mention a fluid flush was the first step tried. Several owners linked the symptoms to transmission control valve recalls but said their VIN was not included. Mostly reported between about 13,000 and 120,000 miles, with many between 50,000 and 80,000 miles.

    Recall 24V797000Recall 26V0830004 related service bulletins

    What to check: Drive at light and moderate throttle from a stop and at highway speed to feel for shudder or harsh shifts, and ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced. Have the dealer confirm whether recalls 24V797000 or 26V083000 apply and were completed.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH on four occasions, the rear wheels locked up. The contact slowed down and steered to the side of the road, and inspected the vehicle, but found no fault with it. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,411.”

    NHTSA complaint #11722269, filed 2026-03, 101,411 miles

    “The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that when shifting from park(P) to drive(D), there was approximately 5 minutes before shifting the transmission shifted hard between 1st and 2nd gears. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 13,783.”

    NHTSA complaint #11768963, filed 2026-10, 13,783 miles
  3. Engine

    Stalling or sudden loss of power with warning messages

    • 97 complaints (15%)
    • median 56,000 mi at 3.5 yrs old (27 state mileage)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • owner-quoted repair $5,134 (median of 6 quotes)
    • filed 2021–2026

    Complaints describe the vehicle losing motive power or stalling while driving, sometimes with "Shift to Neutral," "Restart Vehicle" or "Reduced Power" messages and a check engine light. In some cases the engine restarted after pulling over, in others the vehicle would not restart and was towed; dealers varied from finding nothing to diagnosing valve body, fuel or engine faults. Spread across the sample from roughly 16,000 to 102,000 miles, including some highway-speed events.

    Recall 25V274000

    What to check: Ask for a scan tool history of stored codes and any throttle, fuel injection or transmission control work; note whether the symptom occurs on the highway or when hauling.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light was illuminated and the message Engine Power Reduced was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and called the dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle should be towed to the dealer. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11660844, filed 2025-05, 79,000 miles

    “The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The message Shift to Neutral and Restart was displayed. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure progressed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and remained at the dealer for additional diagnostic tests. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11761203, filed 2026-09, 51,000 miles
  4. Electrical system

    Instrument panel, battery and no-start electrical faults

    • 67 complaints (10%)
    • median 39,000 mi at 3.4 yrs old (25 state mileage)
    • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2021–2026

    Owners describe a blank instrument cluster, intermittent no-start conditions with clicking from the starter, dead batteries and messages about low battery power. Some complaints mention a melted fuse block wire and battery damage, and others a tailgate switch draining the battery; dealers sometimes could not reproduce the fault and batteries were replaced without resolving it. Reported from about 10,000 miles up to roughly 100,000 miles, with several reports under 25,000 miles.

    2 related service bulletins

    What to check: Check that the cluster, radio and cameras power up correctly on a cold start, and ask about battery and fuse block service history; aftermarket accessories wired into the vehicle are worth noting.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that it was difficult to remove the key from the ignition cylinder. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off and restarted several times while shifting out of park(P) and back before being able to remove the key from the ignition cylinder. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,400.”

    NHTSA complaint #11721671, filed 2026-03, 100,400 miles

    “The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado1500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle in the driveway, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was jump-started, and the instrument panel was black. The contact was unable to see the speed, fuel gauge, and other important information. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with battery failure. The battery was replaced; however, the instrument panel was still black. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11722921, filed 2026-03, 13,000 miles

Buying note. A pre-purchase inspection focused on engine noise, transmission behavior and electrical function is worthwhile on this model year, along with a VIN check for open recalls and warranty or repair history. Ask for service records showing whether engine or transmission work has already been done.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 656 consumer complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. 104 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 36,750 miles. Of all complaints, 11 involved a crash, 6 a fire, 18 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 1,545 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 60 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Back-over prevention (rear camera) (13), Body and structure (13), Latches, locks and linkages (12), Vehicle speed control (12), Air bags (8), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (7), Suspension (6), Exterior lighting (4), Electronic stability control (3), Seat belts (3), Equipment (2), Wheels (2), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “My engine shut off while driving down a highway. I had to coast into an uneven, steep ditch. If someone would have been behind me, it could have caused an accident. I have the 6.2 engine and followed the recall instructions. Dealer said motor was fine and around 7,000 miles later it failed. The oil weight change is not fixing these issues.”

NHTSA complaint #11733828, filed 2026-04

Transmission and drivetrain: “Was just driving down the highway and without any warning at all my truck would not go while waiting at a stop light, it turns on and will go in drive but now it has an engine light on and has codes WITHOUT any warning while driving!!! How safe is that?! Especially when my children are in the vehicle. Not to mention its only FOUR years old”

NHTSA complaint #11768912, filed 2026-10

Electrical system: “I have a 22022 Refresh Silverado 1500 High Country with 12,500 miles that gets a Service Transmission warning and kills the engine leaving it in the traffic. When trying to restart the truck it just keeps flashing errors and can't be restarted for about half hour. This has happened twice to me so far. The codes recorded are in the attached file.”

NHTSA complaint #11668285, filed 2025-06

Other or unknown: “The rear 3 piece power slide window that is leaking water into the cab in my truck. I’ve called about a dozen different auto glass shops and this is apparently a common issue. It’s ruining my upholstery in my vehicle. GM wants to charge me 1,000+ to fix. This is unacceptable if it’s a common issue and something nobody can control. Please recall this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11774306, filed 2026-10

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 104 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,000 and 67,000 miles.

13%0–1021%10–2525%25–5020%50–7513%75–1008%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (104 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 36,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

202120222023202420252026257
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Silverado 1500 · crew cab 2WD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 19.1% risk
Silverado 1500 · crew cab 4WD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 19.8% risk
Silverado 1500 LTD · extended cab 2WD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 19.1% risk
Silverado 1500 LTD · regular cab 2WD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 19.1% risk
Silverado 1500 LTD · regular cab 4WD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 19.8% risk
Silverado 1500 LTD · extended cab 4WD★★★★★5 / 4554 · 19.8% risk
Silverado 1500 LTD · crew cab 2WD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 19.1% risk
Silverado 1500 LTD · crew cab 4WD★★★★☆4 / 4554 · 19.8% risk
Silverado 1500 · extended cab 2WDnot rated—554 · 19.1% risk
Silverado 1500 · regular cab 2WDnot rated—554 · 19.1% risk
Silverado 1500 · extended cab 4WDnot rated—554 · 19.8% risk
Silverado 1500 · regular cab 4WDnot rated—554 · 19.8% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: 5 stars overall. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Silverado 2WD2.7L 4-cyl8-speed automatic192220$3,350
Silverado 2WD5.3L 8-cyl8-speed automatic162118$3,700
Silverado 2WD5.3L 8-cyl10-speed automatic162118$3,700
Silverado 4WD2.7L 4-cyl8-speed automatic172018$3,700
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cyl10-speed automatic162018$3,700
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cyl8-speed automatic152017$3,950
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cyl10-speed automatic151917$3,950
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cyl10-speed automatic151916$4,200
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cyl10-speed automatic141916$4,200
Silverado 4WD6.2L 8-cyl10-speed automatic152017$4,850
Silverado 4WD6.2L 8-cyl10-speed automatic141916$5,150
Silverado 4WD6.2L 8-cyl10-speed automatic141816$5,150
Silverado 4WD ZR26.2L 8-cyl10-speed automatic141715$5,500
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD2.7L 4-cyl8-speed automatic161817$3,950

12 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,545 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,545 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20261274,00034–519Too new to compareToo new
20251087,0000519Too new to compareToo new
202432010,7092518Too new to compareToo new
202339134,000351944 · TypicalToo new
202265636,75064–51860 · TypicalRising
202185556,00084–51770 · MoreRising
202075027,177124–51977 · MoreRising
20191,09715,727104–51990 · MoreRising
201852337,500751937 · TypicalStable
201771444,500751955 · TypicalStable
201679747,0001251966 · MoreStable
20151,11154,7921151957 · TypicalFalling
20141,43763,000652067 · MoreFalling
201330260,00024170 · FewerStable
201221675,00024170 · FewerFalling
201156570,00044175 · FewerFalling
201036367,0003—170 · FewerFalling
200944570,0003—160 · FewerFalling
200891470,0003—1715 · FewerFalling
200784970,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200635960,0000—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200552562,2200—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200479768,5410—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200380580,3170—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200250987,9900—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200146890,0000—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2000614100,0000—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1999587110,8960—16Not compared (before 2008)Rising
199836173,5760——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199755589,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
19967110,2500———Not enough data
199410150,0000———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Owners of this model year most often report engine and transmission problems. The issues reported most often: Engine noise, stalling and engine replacement; Transmission shudder, harsh shifting and wheel lock-up; Stalling or sudden loss of power with warning messages.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

NHTSA recorded 656 consumer complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 257 complaints (39% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 190.

Has the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4–5 out of 5 stars overall, across 8 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (Silverado 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reported?

Among the 104 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 36,750 miles and the middle half falls between 16,000 and 67,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.