2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
73/100
#5 most-complained of 16 Silverado 1500 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a complaint index of 73, ranking 5th worst out of 16 model years, with a Caution verdict. Engine complaints lead at 44% of the 630 total complaints, with 6 recalls filed.
- Complaints
- 630
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 6
- Injuries / deaths
- 17 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 20 hwy
Top 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine277 (44%)
- Transmission & Powertrain182 (29%)
- Electrical System140 (22%)
- Other61 (10%)
- Brakes59 (9%)
- Fuel System43 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras36 (6%)
- Structure & Body25 (4%)
- Lane Departure13 (2%)
- Steering13 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners report engine compartment fires with burning plastic odor and smoke or flames coming from under the hood, sometimes while driving at highway speed.
- Some vehicles reportedly caught fire while parked and not running, with the fire spreading to nearby vehicles or property.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in crashes, including one collision at 60 MPH into trees and another after hitting a deer.
- Owners report a front wheel detaching while driving at low speed, leading to collisions.
- Some owners describe the steering wheel seizing and the vehicle lunging violently while a front tire detached at highway speed.
- Front collision avoidance systems reportedly did not prevent a rear-end crash at approximately 25 MPH when the vehicle ahead stopped suddenly.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V083000Feb 12, 2026Transmission & Powertrain1,055 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body
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. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
Risk: Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252516560. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V274000Apr 24, 2025Engine597,571 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
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. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
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. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
- NHTSA 24V797000Oct 24, 2024Transmission & Powertrain463,295 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body
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 engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Silverado 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Silverado 1500 carries a complaint index of 73, ranking 5th worst among 16 model years tracked, earning a Caution verdict relative to other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Engine complaints are the largest category, making up 44% of the 630 total complaints reported, with a median mileage at failure of 42,500 miles for that area.
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2022 Silverado 1500, covering transmission control software, engine inspection, electrical body control module updates, an inactive airbag sensing module, and a brake light wiring issue.
- How does the 2022 Silverado 1500 compare to other years?
- The 2022 model's complaint index of 73 is higher than years like 2023 (47) and 2018 (27), but lower than the worst years, 2014 (100) and 2021 (93), which carry Avoid verdicts.