2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 277 engine complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 44% of all 630 complaints filed for the year. Owners reported stalling, misfires, engine fires, and rough running, with a median mileage at failure of 42,500. A related engine recall (25V274000) covers 6.2L V8 models.
- Engine complaints
- 277
- 44% of 630
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 42,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Underhood fires reported after burning odors or smoke, in some cases starting while towing or driving at highway speed.
- Sudden engine stall or shutdown at speed, sometimes with a 'Shift to Neutral' or 'Restart Vehicle' message displayed.
- Engine misfire, most often traced to a specific cylinder, causing deceleration, jerking, and check engine light illumination.
- Loud ticking or knocking noise on cold start followed later by the engine shutting off without warning.
- Excessive black residue or soot noted coming from the engine area, described by an owner as abnormal compared to a similar GM truck.
- Loud banging noise from the engine followed by rough running and continued knocking, even after the vehicle was cleared to drive by a dealer.
When 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 14, 2022, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 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.
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 277 engine complaints for the 2022 Silverado 1500, which is 44% of the 630 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Yes. Recall campaign 25V274000 covers 2021-2024 Silverado 1500 and related GM models equipped with a 6.2L V8 engine; dealers inspect and repair or replace the engine as needed.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2022 Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 42,500 miles for engine-related complaints on this model year.
- Have engine problems caused fires or injuries on the 2022 Silverado 1500?
- NHTSA records show 4 fires and 5 injuries tied to engine complaints for the 2022 Silverado 1500, along with 1 crash.