2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a complaint index of 75, ranks 6th worst of 21 model years, and carries an Avoid verdict. NHTSA lists 630 complaints, 6 recalls, and 10 crashes, with Engine problems making up 44% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 75/100
- #6 of 21 Silverado 1500 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 630
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 10
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 17
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 17 / 0
Top 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engines emit a burning plastic odor followed by flames coming from under the hood while driving around 60 MPH, in some cases near 39,000 miles.
- Airbags fail to deploy during frontal crashes, including one collision at 60 MPH and another after hitting a deer at 75-80 mph.
- Wheels detach at low speed, such as one report of the front driver-side wheel coming off near a stop light around 10 MPH.
- Front collision avoidance systems reportedly failed to prevent a rear-end crash at about 25 MPH when the vehicle ahead stopped suddenly.
- Structure and body complaints describe steering wheels seizing and vehicles violently lunging to one side, in one case with a front tire detaching at 60 MPH.
- Vehicles have caught fire while parked and not running, spreading to nearby vehicles and property.
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 has a complaint index of 75 and ranks 6th worst out of 21 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Engine complaints account for 44% of all reports, with a median failure mileage of 42,500 miles.
- What are the most common problems on the 2022 Silverado 1500?
- Engine issues lead with 277 complaints (44% share), followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 182 complaints (29%) and Electrical System at 140 complaints (22%). Brakes and Fuel System complaints follow at 59 and 43 reports.
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2022 Silverado 1500, covering transmission control software, a 6.2L V8 engine inspection, a body control module update, an airbag sensing diagnostic module that was never activated, and an accessory sport bar brake light wiring issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 Silverado 1500 compare to other years?
- The 2022 model's complaint index of 75 is worse than years like 2012 (index 0, Best) and 2025 (index 10, Best), but slightly better than 2014 (index 100) and 2021 (index 95), both also rated Avoid.
- What mileage do 2022 Silverado 1500 problems typically show up at?
- The overall median mileage at failure is 38,000 miles. Engine complaints median at 42,500 miles, Transmission & Powertrain at 60,110 miles, and Fuel System complaints at 30,256 miles.