2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, about 4% of its 630 total complaints. The dominant pattern is the power tailgate opening or unlocking on its own; owners also reported a wheel-detachment crash and loose front trim pieces. No related recall is currently listed.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 25
- 4% of 630
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 40,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Power tailgate opens, lowers, or unlocks on its own while parked or driving, sometimes draining the battery.
- Electric tailgate release fails, requiring dealer diagnosis and part replacement with long wait times.
- Front tire detached at highway speed, causing loss of steering control and a crash with injuries.
- Small front trim pieces next to the headlights, called 'moustaches,' come loose and detach at highway speed.
- Integrated trailer brake system failure warning light illuminates with no fix available from the dealer.
- Glossy hood scoop reflects sunlight into the driver's eyes.
When 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 24, 2022, latest Aug 6, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Silverado 1500, which is 4% of its 630 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a recall for the tailgate issue on the 2022 Silverado 1500?
- No related recall is listed in this data for the 2022 Silverado 1500, though some owners state they believed a recall existed but their VIN was not covered.
- What is the most common structure or body complaint?
- The most frequent pattern is the power tailgate opening, lowering, or unlocking without driver input, reported across multiple complaints.
- At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 40,000 miles.
- Have any crashes or injuries been linked to structure and body issues?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Silverado 1500, including a reported tire detachment case.