This page covers 6 recalls, 524 owner complaints and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Engine and powertrain complaints dominate the 2022 Silverado 1500 owner reports, with those two systems accounting for nearly half of all submissions. On the engine side, owners frequently describe lifter and camshaft failures, most often tied to the 6.2L engine, with reports of rough running, sudden loss of power at highway speeds, and check engine lights accompanying the failures. Several owners describe extended repair times, sometimes weeks, with engine replacements required. The powertrain complaints center on the transmission, where owners report the vehicle refusing to engage reverse, delayed or erratic shifting, and throttle body failures. Electrical system complaints rank third and include no-start conditions and various warning lights illuminating without a clear cause. A recurring pattern involves owners who had engine work done only to experience an electrical no-start shortly after getting the vehicle back.
524
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
5
Fire-Related
9
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has 6 recalls, the most serious being rear wheel lockup from a failing transmission control valve on diesel-equipped trucks, and engine failure on trucks with the 6.2L V8 gas engine due to defective internal components.
Note that some trucks that received a prior repair for the transmission valve issue may not have been fixed correctly, leaving the lockup risk unresolved. On the safety equipment side, certain vehicles left the factory with the airbag control module stuck in manufacturing mode, meaning the airbags will not deploy in a crash. Two lighting recalls round out the list: trucks fitted with an accessory sport bar may have a non-functional high-mounted brake light that also blocks the factory brake light, reducing visibility to drivers behind you, and a software issue can cause the daytime running lights to stay on when the headlights are active, creating glare for oncoming traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission control valve may not have been repaired correctly under a previous recall, causing it to fail and lock up the rear wheels.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and update the transmission control software at no charge.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 6 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The connecting rod and crankshaft in the 6.2L V8 engine may have manufacturing defects that cause engine damage and failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your engine and repair or replace it if needed. Passing engines receive higher viscosity oil, new oil filter, and manual updates.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission control valve may fail, causing the rear wheels to lock up unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install updated transmission control module software and repair or replace defective control valves as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The daytime running lights stay on when the headlights are turned on, instead of turning off as required.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the body control module software, or the update will be sent remotely to your vehicle, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The sensing diagnostic module, which controls airbag deployment, was left in manufacturing test mode and not activated before the vehicle left the factory. This prevents the airbag system from working properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers activated the sensing diagnostic module at the GM assembly plant, restoring full airbag system function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The accessory sport bar's high-mounted brake light may not work or may block the vehicle's factory brake light, so the vehicle may not have proper brake lighting.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the sport bar installation and provide correct wiring at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
