2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2022
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 61 |
| 1998 | 67 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 80 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
6 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing integrated trailer brake control.
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Message will appear that states : trailer brake system needs serviced â When that appears and I am currently towing a trailer I lose all power to trailer including the brakes. I canât signal I canât use the trailer brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-27
Latches/locks/linkages
5 of 28 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
Service brakes
4 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes.
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I was following a vehicle at 3-4 car lengths at 35 MPH. The vehicle in front made an aggressive stop and although I immediately saw the incident, I could not stop in time with a full panic stop by pressing the brakes hard to the floor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-04
Power train
4 of 28 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Engine
3 of 28 total reports mention: engine.
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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated after parking the vehicle at his garage, he heard an abnormal noise and saw smoke and fire exiting the passager side tire from the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-02
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. Consumer writes in regard to several defects on the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-12-12
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-10-20Service brakes, hydraulic21V758000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the BPMV assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 20, 2021.
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2024-05-17Latches/locks/linkages24V060000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates.
Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V758000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 24V060000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 24V797000 · Power train
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.