2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 696 complaints
696
Total Complaints
32,000mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
14
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
13,000
25th Percentile
32,000
Median Mileage
69,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
184
Power Train
122
Electrical System
107
Unknown Or Other
54
Service Brakes
51
Fuel/Propulsion System
25
Engine And Engine Cooling
21
Warnings
12
Steering
11
Vehicle Speed Control
10
Severity Assessment
14
Crashes
5
Fires
21
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 60 MPH and coughing, he got distracted and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle veered off the road and crashed into several trees. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact's husband did..."
"On the first drive everyday, the transmission keeps slipping between 1st and 2nd gear and you have no power trying to accelerate until you find a gear. Took it to dealership and they couldnât find anything wrong. They said Chevrolet has a bulletin on this issue already. Not okay"
"I have two GM vehicles. 1) 2022 GMC Sierra Denali 4x4; 6.2 V8 and 2) 2022 Chevy Silverado High Country; 6.2 V8 as well. My Chevy is producing a mysterious black substance, whereas the Sierra does not. I am being told that this behavior is normal. I would expect the same behavior from both vehicles, ..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Engine
184 complaints
25th: 16,475 mi
Median: 40,500 mi
75th: 71,850 mi
Power Train
122 complaints
25th: 24,000 mi
Median: 53,060 mi
75th: 87,253 mi
Electrical System
107 complaints
25th: 15,250 mi
Median: 33,250 mi
75th: 53,750 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 103
MI: 60
FL: 43
WI: 37
NY: 31
PA: 28
CA: 27
AZ: 24
IN: 23
NC: 19
Who Files Complaints?
0.7%
Original Owners
99.3%
Second+ Owners
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (6)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Brake Lights
Campaign 22V463000 | 30/06/2022
An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the installation of the accessory bar and provide the correct vehicle wiring, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 10, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 27, 2023. Owners
Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Campaign 22V873000 | 23/11/2022
An SDM in manufacturing mode will not deploy the vehicle's air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Dealers returned the vehicles to the GM assembly plant and the sensing diagnostic modules were activated. The vehicles had not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recal
Software
Campaign 22V903000 | 08/12/2022
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac custo
Software
Campaign 24V797000 | 24/10/2024
Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
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, 202
Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Campaign 25V274000 | 24/04/2025
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification le
Software
Campaign 26V083000 | 12/02/2026
Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252516560.
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28