2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 18% of all complaints for the year, mostly tied to the power tailgate. A related recall, campaign 24V060000, covers a tailgate release switch that can short. Median mileage at failure is 37,000 miles with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 17
- 18% of 95
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 37,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners report the power tailgate unlatching or dropping open unexpectedly while driving, including at freeway speed and while towing a trailer.
- Some describe the tailgate opening and closing on its own while the vehicle is parked, with no dashboard warning lights.
- Several drivers link the issue to recall campaign 24V060000 but say replacement parts were not available or that dealers could not confirm whether the repair had been completed.
- One owner reported the top tailgate switch failing to unlock the tailgate at all, requiring dealer service.
- A separate complaint described cracking urethane sealant and leaking around the rear window glass track, allowing water intrusion.
- One driver reported a tire blowout at about 55 mph while towing, though this was described as possibly unrelated to the tailgate issue.
When 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 23, 2024, latest Jun 9, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- NHTSA 24V060000Feb 1, 2024Structure & Body570,434 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short circuit due to water intrusion, which can result in the tailgate inadvertently unlatching while the vehicle is in park.
Risk: An unlatched tailgate may open while driving and result in a loss of unsecured cargo, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232426400.
Structure & Body complaints by Silverado 2500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have a tailgate recall?
- Yes. Recall campaign 24V060000 covers 2020-2024 Silverado 2500/3,500 and Sierra 2500/3,500 trucks with power-unlatching tailgates whose electronic release switch may short. GM's remedy involves checking that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving and replacing the exterior part.
- How common are structure and body complaints on the 2022 Silverado 2500?
- NHTSA lists 17 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 model year, which is 18% of the 95 total complaints filed for that year.
- At what mileage do tailgate problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 37,000 miles, based on NHTSA data.
- Are the tailgate failures linked to any crashes or injuries?
- No. NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 Silverado 2500 shows zero crashes, fires, or injuries reported.