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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, or 20% of its 95 total complaints, with median failure mileage of 69,000. A related transmission control module software recall (24V797000) covers this vehicle.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
19
20% of 95 complaints
All complaints this year
95
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
69,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a 'shift to park' warning appearing even when the truck is already in park, sometimes preventing the ignition from shutting off or the key from releasing for extended periods.
  • Some drivers describe sudden loss of power or unexpected gear jumps, such as shifting directly from second to eighth gear at 50-70 MPH with no warning light.
  • Several complaints describe the transmission locking up or jerking violently, especially while towing or driving uphill, with one owner noting GM issued a software reprogramming recall that they felt did not fully fix the issue.
  • Multiple owners report the transfer case failing or the vehicle jerking in 4-wheel-drive mode during hard braking or turning at slow speed.
  • One owner described the transmission oil cooler line rubbing against the engine oil cooler line and leaking, causing the truck to stop accelerating while towing a trailer at highway speed.

When 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 22, 2022, latest Sep 2, 2026.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2022Feb 2024Apr 2024Dec 2024May 2025Feb 2026Aug 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

  1. NHTSA 24V797000Oct 24, 2024Transmission & Powertrain463,295 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

    Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module software, free of charge. GM will provide a special coverage program to cover the repair of transmissions that are identified by the remedy software as containing a defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Silverado 2500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200521 (8%)
  2. 200632 (18%)
  3. 200721 (10%)
  4. 200814 (7%)
  5. 20092 (3%)
  6. 20102 (10%)
  7. 201110 (10%)
  8. 20125 (9%)
  9. 20134 (8%)
  10. 20145 (13%)
  11. 201520 (11%)
  12. 201618 (15%)
  13. 20179 (17%)
  14. 20186 (11%)
  15. 20199 (12%)
  16. 202033 (31%)
  17. 202129 (34%)
  18. 202219 (20%)
  19. 202317 (36%)
  20. 202436 (26%)
  21. 20259 (32%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
NHTSA lists 19 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Silverado 2500, making up 20% of its 95 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Yes, recall 24V797000 covers Transmission & Powertrain issues on the 2022 Silverado 2500 and related GM trucks and SUVs. The remedy involves dealers installing new transmission control module software at no charge.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically appear?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 69,000 miles for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2022 Silverado 2500.
Are the transmission issues linked to crashes or fires?
NHTSA records show zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries associated with the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this vehicle.

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.