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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.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 structure & body complaints: complaints filed per month5Sep 2022Oct 2023Sep 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025Feb 2026Aug 2026
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Mar 2026 (5).

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.

  1. 200534 (4%)
  2. 200634 (6%)
  3. 200792 (9%)
  4. 2008128 (12%)
  5. 200975 (14%)
  6. 201057 (13%)
  7. 201191 (14%)
  8. 201251 (18%)
  9. 201388 (24%)
  10. 2014141 (9%)
  11. 201563 (5%)
  12. 201625 (3%)
  13. 201730 (4%)
  14. 201814 (3%)
  15. 201925 (2%)
  16. 202034 (5%)
  17. 202146 (6%)
  18. 202225 (4%)
  19. 20239 (2%)
  20. 202414 (5%)
  21. 20253 (3%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.