2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#4 most-complained of 16 Silverado 3500 years
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has a complaint index of 80, ranking 4th worst out of 16 model years, with an Avoid verdict. Owners logged 27 complaints, led by electrical system issues (6 complaints), plus 3 recalls covering transmission control modules, tailgates, and brakes.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System6 (22%)
- Other5 (19%)
- Structure & Body5 (19%)
- Brakes4 (15%)
- Engine4 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (7%)
- Airbags1 (4%)
- Steering1 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
What owners report
- Tailgates unlatch and open on their own while parked or driving, sometimes from the day of purchase, tied to a faulty electronic gate-release switch.
- Trailer brake and lighting systems drop out mid-tow, cutting trailer brakes and signals while pulling heavy loads.
- An engine compartment fire occurred near the passenger-side tire, with smoke reported before the owner extinguished it.
- Auto-dimming mirrors darken excessively at night, at times leaving drivers unable to see clearly behind the truck.
- OnStar and telematics modules fail, disabling GPS, internet connection, and emergency call functions.
- Brakes were reported to feel soft or ineffective during a hard stop, with reduced deceleration despite full pedal pressure.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- NHTSA 21V758000Sep 29, 2021Brakes3,241 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly. The bolts that attach the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) assembly may not be properly tightened, which could fail to seal the two sub-assemblies and allow water intrusion.
Risk: Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the BPMV assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 20, 2021. 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 N212349181.
2022 compared with other Silverado 3500 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?
- Compared to other Silverado 3500 model years, 2022 ranks 4th worst out of 16 with a complaint index of 80 and an Avoid verdict. Electrical system problems are the top reported issue, making up 22% of complaints.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Silverado 3500?
- NHTSA complaints show electrical system issues lead at 22% (6 complaints), followed by structure and body problems at 19% (5 complaints), brakes at 15%, and engine issues at 15%.
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls: a transmission control module software recall, a power tailgate electronic switch recall, and a brake control module recall that advises owners to park outside away from structures.
- Are there fires or crashes reported for the 2022 Silverado 3500?
- NHTSA data shows 1 fire and 2 crashes reported among the 27 complaints for this model year, with no reported injuries or deaths.
- How does 2022 compare to other Silverado 3500 years?
- The 2022 model year's complaint index of 80 is worse than most other years, though 2024 (index 100) and 2025 (index 93) rank even worse, while years like 2017 and 2014 rank as Best.