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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
18%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 18% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Message will appear that states : trailer brake system needs serviced “ When that appears and I am currently towing a trailer I lose all power to trailer including the brakes. I can’t signal I can’t use the trailer brakes. I’m towing 14,000 lbs and when I’m going down a 6% grade this is very dangerous. I have had vehicle in twice for this issue , first time I was told they replaced a controller, 2nd time they said no problems detected. For me to lose all power to tow vehicle is unacceptable and extremely dangerous”

NHTSA complaint #11574193, filed 2024-02

“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH with a trailer hitched to the vehicle, the trailer brake failed to respond on and off independently. Neither an independent mechanic nor a dealer was contacted. The trailer brake failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11744609, filed 2026-06, 50,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tailgate would lower independently. Additionally, the contact stated the failure had been occurring from the day of the vehicle purchase and had gradually worsened. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11620583, filed 2024-10, 43,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while the vehicle was in park(P), the tailgate opened unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was with the tailgate electronic switch. The contact was concerned that the vehicle could present a hazard for other drivers on the roadway should the tailgate open unintendedly. The dealer was not contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11587902, filed 2024-05, 55,000 miles

“The onstart module stopped working, no internet or gps conection is working, also the emergency call system is disabled, Onstart systems is disabled due the telematic control module fault..”

NHTSA complaint #11592177, filed 2024-06

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025433%
20241937%
202316%
2022518%
20211332%
2020512%
2019523%
2018316%
201718%
2016612%
20151631%
2014110%
2013415%
201229%
201127%
2009110%
2008619%
200725%
200636%
2005920%
2004410%
2003614%
200212%
200146%
200056%
199924%
199834%
199735%

Other parts of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Other or unknown
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

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.

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