2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

● Typical for this model
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
630
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2022

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

39% of complaints

Complaints per year

1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1998 1999: 587 complaints 2000: 613 complaints 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2002 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 358 complaints 2006 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 914 complaints 2009: 444 complaints 2010: 363 complaints 2010 2011: 563 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2013: 301 complaints 2014: 1,434 complaints 2014 2015: 1,105 complaints 2016: 792 complaints 2017: 712 complaints 2018: 518 complaints 2018 2019: 1,077 complaints 2020: 730 complaints 2021: 827 complaints 2022: 630 complaints 2022 630 2023: 381 complaints 2024: 303 complaints 2025: 97 complaints 2026: 98 complaints 2026
1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1998 1999: 587 complaints 2000: 613 complaints 2000 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2002 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 358 complaints 2006 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 914 complaints 2008 2009: 444 complaints 2010: 363 complaints 2010 2011: 563 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 301 complaints 2014: 1,434 complaints 2014 2015: 1,105 complaints 2016: 792 complaints 2016 2017: 712 complaints 2018: 518 complaints 2018 2019: 1,077 complaints 2020: 730 complaints 2020 2021: 827 complaints 2022: 630 complaints 2022 630 2023: 381 complaints 2024: 303 complaints 2024 2025: 97 complaints 2026: 98 complaints 2026
1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1998 1999: 587 complaints 2000: 613 complaints 2000 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2002 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 358 complaints 2006 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 914 complaints 2008 2009: 444 complaints 2010: 363 complaints 2010 2011: 563 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2012 2013: 301 complaints 2014: 1,434 complaints 2014 2015: 1,105 complaints 2016: 792 complaints 2016 2017: 712 complaints 2018: 518 complaints 2018 2019: 1,077 complaints 2020: 730 complaints 2020 2021: 827 complaints 2022: 630 complaints 2022 630 2023: 381 complaints 2024: 303 complaints 2024 2025: 97 complaints 2026: 98 complaints 2026

2022: 630 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199410
19953
19967
1997555
1998361
1999587
2000613
2001468
2002509
2003805
2004797
2005525
2006358
2007849
2008914
2009444
2010363
2011563
2012216
2013301
20141,434
20151,105
2016792
2017712
2018518
20191,077
2020730
2021827
2022630
2023381
2024303
202597
202698

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

39% · 246 reports
FIREINJURY
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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04

The contact owned a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, an abnormal, burning plastic odor began to emit from the vehicle coming to a complete stop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-17

While traveling at night on the highway at excess of 70mph the engine in my 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L L87 experienced a sudden, complete mechanical failure and loss of propulsion while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13

Power train

29% · 185 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

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VEHICLE: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, VIN [XXX] DEFECT: Transmission suddenly, violently downshifts from a high gear to a much lower gear with no driver input, at highway speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22

The vehicle experiences a sudden, violent drop into "limp mode" during active traffic acceleration.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21

Electrical system

21% · 133 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and sensors.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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While parked and not running, this truck started on fire and burned throughout, causing a fire to a truck parked near it and a home near it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-09

Service brakes

9% · 57 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Fuel/propulsion system

6% · 40 reports

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2022-11-23Air bags22V873000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) was left in manufacturing mode and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment.

    Remedy: Dealers returned the vehicles to the GM assembly plant and the sensing diagnostic modules were activated. The vehicles had not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed.

  2. R
    2023-01-23Exterior lighting22V903000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles.

    Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023.

  3. R
    2023-01-27Exterior lighting22V463000 General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the installation of the accessory bar and provide the correct vehicle wiring, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 10, 2022.

  4. R
    2024-12-12Power train24V797000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel...

    Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve.

  5. I
    2025-01-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-10-23 Loss of motive power due to engine failure
  6. R
    2025-06-18Engine and engine cooling25V274000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual.

  7. I
    2025-10-23Engineering analysisOpen Loss of motive power due to engine failure
  8. I
    2026-01-16Recall queryOpen Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
  9. R
    2026-03-06Power train26V083000 General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026.

Buy-smart checklist

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 246 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 185 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 133 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 22V873000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22V903000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 22V463000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 24V797000 · Power train
  • Recall 25V274000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 26V083000 · Power train

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.