2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 140 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, making up 22% of all complaints for that year. Two related recalls exist, one for body control module software and one for the accessory sport bar brake light wiring. Median mileage at failure is 38,500.
- Electrical System complaints
- 140
- 22% of 630
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 38,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle catching fire while parked and not running, in one case spreading to a nearby truck and home.
- Drivers describe the trailer brake system deactivating or disabling mid-tow, with dashboard messages such as "trailer brakes disabled" or "service trailer brakes" appearing repeatedly.
- Some owners say dealers deactivated the rear trailer brake system entirely after finding it faulty, with no fix available at the time and instructions not to tow.
- Multiple owners report the driver information center flashing check-trailer-brake warnings after the third brake application when connected to a trailer, confirmed by dealer diagnostics as a truck-side wiring issue.
- One owner reported losing braking ability entirely on the highway after several sensors and features stopped working, with warning lights appearing on the dash.
When 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint May 14, 2022, latest Sep 19, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- NHTSA 22V903000Dec 8, 2022Electrical System740,108 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software
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. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
- NHTSA 22V463000Jun 30, 2022Electrical System242 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights
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. In addition, it may block the vehicle's existing high-mounted brake light. As such, these vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 27, 2023. Owners may contact GM's customer service on 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.. GM's recall number for this recall is N222368110.
Electrical System complaints by Silverado 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA lists 140 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Silverado 1500, which is 22% of the 630 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Yes. Recall 22V903000 covers a body control module software update, and recall 22V463000 covers wiring for an accessory sport bar's high-mounted brake light on certain 2022 Silverado and Sierra trucks.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2022 Silverado 1500 is 38,500 miles.
- Have electrical issues caused fires or crashes on the 2022 Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 Silverado 1500 records 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury.