2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, most often about electrical system. There are 3 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
95
Recalls
3
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Median mileage
37,000 mi
at time of problem

Safety warning: at least one recall for this vehicle tells owners to park outside until it is repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 29 of 95 complaints (31%).
  • Transmission & Drivetrain (19) and body & structure (17) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 37,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 3 crashes, 2 fires and 0 injuries.
  • The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 3 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 6th of 22 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 8% more complaints than the 2021 model year (88).

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems by category

  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    29 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 1 crash
    21 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    19 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    17 complaints
  • Brakes
    11 complaints
  • Engine
    9 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    8 complaints
  • Steering
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Airbags · 2 crashes
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    1 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system28
Unknown or other21
Power train17
Service brakes10
Tires8
Latches/locks/linkages7
Engine7
Structure:body6

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k810k–30k530k–60k160k–100k3100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints that list mileage.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls (3)

  • Recall 24V797000Oct 24, 2024463,295 vehicles
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE · 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.

  • Recall 24V060000Feb 1, 2024570,434 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.

  • Recall 21V758000Sep 29, 20213,241 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.

Recent 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Sep 22, 2026TNWheels & Tires
    Goodyear Wrangler TrailRunner AT, Size LT275/65/ R20 Load Range E DOT #1RJ0TJB1V2322 While driving on the highway (approx. 65-70 MPH) the center tread of the rear driver-side tired suddenly and completely delaminated/separated from the casing without warning. The only warning was a second of vibrations right before the failure. The tire-maintained inflation pressure during and after the tread separated, proving the structural integrity of the casing waws intact and that this…
    NHTSA complaint #11766122 · source
  2. Filed Sep 9, 2026MIElectrical System
    Chevrolet had a tail gate recall on the Silverado vehicles due to the rear tailgate opening on its own while driving down the road. I had this recall completed by my local Chevrolet dealer and the problem got progressively worse. This causes physical damage and safety concerns if the truck bed is loaded and the consumer is pulling a trailer. General motors has been contacted with no resolution and the dealership has as well. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms have…
    NHTSA complaint #11763113 · source
  3. Filed Sep 2, 2026WIElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain
    The vehicle will not allow the truck to be turned off everytime, it states the truck must be in park to be turned off, and the truck is in park. The engine lost power and staleld twice, and loses accelerator power multiple times. The transmission has dis-engaged 3 times. All of this since July 2026. The truck has 54,000 miles on it.
    NHTSA complaint #11761490 · source
  4. Filed Aug 28, 2026MIEngine
    The motor blew——It is confirmed by a Chevrolet Dealership and they are now getting a reman engine as a replacement—There was a loud noise then it went dead—-Was able to start it and there was this gawd awful noise coming from the motor—Had it towed to the dealership where we were just told it was a motor failure
    NHTSA complaint #11760206 · source
  5. Filed Aug 17, 2026OKOther / Unknown
    My 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD does not bear the certification label required by 49 CFR Part 567. I bought it used from a franchised Chevrolet dealer in April 2024 and am the current owner. The date reported is the date I examined the vehicle and confirmed the label was absent. This is not an incident, and I do not know when or how the label came to be missing. I checked the driver-side hinge pillar, door-latch post, door edge, and surrounding areas. The only labels…
    NHTSA complaint #11757391 · source
  6. Filed Aug 5, 2026OKTransmission & Drivetrain
    I own a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD equipped with the 6.6L Duramax diesel engine and Allison-branded 10 speed (10L1000) automatic transmission. VIN: [XXX]. While pulling away from a traffic light and accelerating to approximately 20 to 30 mph, the transmission suddenly began shifting harshly and erratically, experienced delayed engagement, unexpectedly downshifted, and would not shift into overdrive. At the same time, the check engine light illuminated and a Reduced…
    NHTSA complaint #11755030 · source
  7. Filed Jun 22, 202621,463 miILElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving at an undisclosed speed with a camper trailer attached, the integrated trailer brake controller failed to operate correctly, causing the camper to experience severe braking failures and the vehicle failed to slow down properly. The contact stated that the integrated trailer brake controller was unable to process the electrical current between the camper battery and the vehicle battery because of the different…
    NHTSA complaint #11745638 · source
  8. Filed Jun 9, 202646,000 miNYBody & Structure
    The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated upon shifting into park(P), the tailgate opened independently. A dealer was contacted. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact there would a charge for the repair because the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); however, the VIN was not…
    NHTSA complaint #11742929 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology