repaired · 2026 Q3
Control module: software
NewRisk. Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 667 owner complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-463 the manufacturer reports only 7% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has problems
667 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
259Engine5 crash/fire/injury
194Power train
143Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
56Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
45Fuel/propulsion system
30Forward collision avoidance
25Engine and engine cooling
16Lane departure
15Steering
9518 other systems10 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 259 | 5 |
| Power train | 194 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 143 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 56 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 45 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 30 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 25 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 16 | 0 |
| Steering | 15 | 0 |
| 18 other systems | 95 | 10 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk. Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Control module: software
Risk. Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Lighting control module: software
Risk. DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q4
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Risk. An SDM in manufacturing mode will not deploy the vehicle's air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
42kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 28 engine complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 16% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
10under 30k miles25under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
9 owners mentioned a cost$6,500median
Middle half: $1,500 – $9,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Silverado 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Silverado 1500 median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 safety ratings
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyOpen
- Loss of motive power due to engine failureLed to recall 25V-274
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyNo recall
In owners' words
What Silverado 1500 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ENGINE FAILURE AT 98,011 MILES. ENGINE REPLACED (WITH A REMAN I BELIEVE) TWO MONTHS AFTER INCIDENT. ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED ELECTRICAL ISSUES WHICH I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET.
On October 27, 2026, my 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ with the 6.2L engine suddenly lost propulsion on Interstate 80 near Atlantic, Iowa. The mileage was approximately 62,000, although I am uncertain of the exact mileage. I had driven approximately three hours after leaving my hotel that…
My truck started making a ticking noise. When I took it in for an oil change, the mechanic said it was a common problem with Silverado 2.7 engines
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