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Owners filed 650 complaints about the 2022 Silverado, led by engine and power train reports[1][2][3]. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the year, so check the VIN before you buy[4].

650owner complaints[1]
6recalls[4]
14–26MPG combined (EPA)[5]
5★NHTSA overall rating[6]

Most reported problems

Owners filed 650 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Silverado[1]. Of those, 11 mention a crash, 6 a fire and 18 an injury, and none report a death[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one part of the truck.

Here is how the complaints split by component group:

Component group Complaints
Engine[2] 278
Power train[3] 187
Electrical system[7] 140
Unknown or other[8] 60
Brakes[9] 57
Fuel/propulsion system[10] 43
Forward collision avoidance[11] 28
Steering[12] 15

Counts are not adjusted for how many trucks were sold, so they show where owners report trouble, not how likely a problem is.

Engine. This is the largest group. Four of the six fire reports sit here, and the median mileage at failure is 42,500[2]. In the sample of engine complaints we read, owners describe the truck stalling, shutting off or losing power while driving (4 of 12 texts[2]). Others describe rough running, misfires, banging or ticking noises (4 of 12[2]), and a few say the engine would not shut off when it should (2 of 12[2]).

Power train. The median mileage at failure is 59,000, and this group has no crash, fire or injury reports[3]. In the sample we read, owners describe the transmission slipping or shifting hard or at odd moments (6 of 12 texts[3]). Others describe trouble with the shift selector or park, such as the truck not going into park or the selector sticking (4 of 12[3]).

Electrical system. In the sample we read, owners describe a trailer brake warning that shuts off the trailer's brakes (6 of 12 texts[7]).

Brakes. The median mileage at failure is only 6,000[9]. In the sample we read, owners describe the same trailer brake warning (8 of 12 texts[9]). Others describe a brake system failure message with a hard pedal or weaker braking (4 of 12[9]). Some owners in the sample say a dealer told them no fix was available at the time. That is the owner's account and not a recall[9].

Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2022 model year[4]. Newest first:

Owners can look up their own truck by VIN on NHTSA.gov[13]. Recalls 25V274 and 24V797 cover only certain engines, so an owner needs to know which engine the truck has.

Fuel economy

Fuel economy depends a lot on the engine and drive type. The EPA lists these combined ratings, among others:

Engine and drive Combined MPG Annual fuel cost
3.0L diesel, 2WD[5] 26 $3,700
3.0L diesel, 4WD[19] 24 $4,000
2.7L turbo, 2WD[20] 20 $3,350
2.7L turbo, 4WD[21] 18 $3,700
5.3L V8, 2WD, 8-speed[22] 18 $3,700
5.3L V8, 4WD, 10-speed[23] 16 $4,200
6.2L V8, 4WD[24] 17 $4,850
6.2L V8, 4WD ZR2[25] 15 $5,500
6.2L V8, mud terrain tires, 4WD[26] 14 $5,850

The 6.2L rows list premium fuel[26]. The best rating in our data is 26 combined MPG and the lowest is 14[5][26]. The EPA fuel cost uses current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the truck was new. Some engines have several listed ratings, so check the exact setup of a truck you are looking at.

Safety ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star ratings for the PU/CC body style, in both 2WD and 4WD, are overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars and rollover 4 stars[6][27]. The rollover risk is 19.1% for 2WD and 19.8% for 4WD[6][27]. Two other body styles, PU/EC and PU/RC, are rated 5 stars for side and 4 stars for rollover, with the same rollover risk numbers[28][29][30][31].

Engine and size

The EPA lists four engines for the 2022 Silverado:

Sizes below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US trucks. They are converted from metric units.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
Crew cab, M/box, 2WD[36] 241 in 81 in 76 in 157 in 4,674 lb
Crew cab, M/box, 4WD[37] 241 in 81 in 76 in 157 in 4,868 lb
Crew cab, S/box, 2WD[38] 232 in 81 in 76 in 147 in 4,601 lb
Crew cab, S/box, 4WD[39] 232 in 81 in 76 in 147 in 4,815 lb
Double cab, M/box, 2WD[40] 232 in 81 in 76 in 147 in 4,599 lb
Double cab, M/box, 4WD[41] 232 in 81 in 76 in 147 in 4,815 lb

How 2022 compares with other years

1999: 2,247 complaints, 5 recalls19992000: 1,919 complaints, 8 recalls2001: 1,344 complaints, 4 recalls2002: 1,219 complaints, 4 recalls20022003: 1,500 complaints, 6 recalls2004: 1,420 complaints, 8 recalls2005: 844 complaints, 8 recalls20052006: 547 complaints, 4 recalls2007: 1,056 complaints, 3 recalls2008: 1,076 complaints, 4 recalls20082009: 520 complaints, 3 recalls2010: 425 complaints, 3 recalls2011: 638 complaints, 6 recalls20112012: 284 complaints, 4 recalls2013: 365 complaints, 5 recalls2014: 1,560 complaints, 19 recalls20142015: 1,186 complaints, 18 recalls2016: 802 complaints, 14 recalls2017: 839 complaints, 7 recalls20172018: 524 complaints, 7 recalls2019: 1,096 complaints, 10 recalls2020: 747 complaints, 12 recalls20202021: 847 complaints, 8 recalls2022: 650 complaints, 6 recalls65020222023: 388 complaints, 3 recalls20232024: 342 complaints, 6 recalls2025: 120 complaints, 1 recalls2026: 126 complaints, 6 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Silverado model year. The 2022 is highlighted[4].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19992,2475
20001,9198
20011,3444
20021,2194
20031,5006
20041,4208
20058448
20065474
20071,0563
20081,0764
20095203
20104253
20116386
20122844
20133655
20141,56019
20151,18618
201680214
20178397
20185247
20191,09610
202074712
20218478
20226506
20233883
20243426
20251201
20261266

NHTSA lists 650 complaints and 6 recalls for 2022[4]. The 2021 model year has 847 complaints and 8 recalls, and 2023 has 388 complaints and 3 recalls[4]. Of the 28 model years in the data, 16 have more complaints than 2022 and 11 have fewer[4]. The 2022 year is in the middle of the pack for complaints. The most recalls for any year is 19, for 2014[4].

Should you buy a used 2022 Silverado?

The 2022 Silverado has a middle-of-the-range complaint count for its model line, and no deaths are reported in its complaints[1][4]. Engine and power train reports lead the list, so ask for service records and a test drive that includes a cold start and some shifting[2][3]. Check the VIN for open recalls, especially if the truck has the 6.2L V8 or a diesel engine, since those recalls cover only those engines[14][15]. Fuel costs range widely by engine, from $3,350 to $5,850 a year by EPA estimates[20][26]. The data here does not say which engine or version holds up best, so inspect the exact truck.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado?
Engine is the largest complaint group with 278 of 650 complaints, followed by power train with 187[1][2][3]. In the samples we read, owners describe stalling, rough running, transmission slipping and trailer brake warnings[2][3][9].
Does the 2022 Silverado have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2022 model year, covering the transmission, the 6.2L engine, daytime running lights, an air bag module, a sport bar brake light and a diesel transmission valve[13][14][15][16][17][18][4].
How many miles per gallon does a 2022 Silverado get?
Combined EPA ratings run from 14 MPG for a 6.2L with mud terrain tires to 26 MPG for the 3.0L diesel 2WD[5][26].
How much horsepower does the 2022 Silverado have?
The EPA lists 277 hp for the 3.0L, 310 hp for the 2.7L, 355 hp for the 5.3L and 425 hp for the 6.2L[32][33][34][35].
What safety rating does the 2022 Silverado have?
NHTSA gives the PU/CC body style 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for frontal and rollover and 5 stars for side[6][27].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 650 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado (11 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 18 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 278 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 42,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. 187 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 59,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  4. Owner complaints and recalls for every Chevrolet Silverado model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  5. EPA rating for Silverado 2WD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel, Rear-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 2WD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 140 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 38,250). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 60 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 57 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 6,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 43 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 28 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 15 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. Recall 26V083, filed February 12, 2026: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module › Software. NHTSA recall database
  14. Recall 25V274, filed April 24, 2025: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical. NHTSA recall database
  15. Recall 24V797, filed October 24, 2024: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid / Lubricant › Valves / Valve Body. NHTSA recall database
  16. Recall 22V903, filed December 8, 2022: Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software. NHTSA recall database
  17. Recall 22V873, filed November 23, 2022: Air Bags › Air Bag / Restraint Control Module. NHTSA recall database
  18. Recall 22V463, filed June 30, 2022: Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights. NHTSA recall database
  19. EPA rating for Silverado 4WD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 26 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,000. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. EPA rating for Silverado 2WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 22 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  21. EPA rating for Silverado 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  22. EPA rating for Silverado 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  23. EPA rating for Silverado 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  24. EPA rating for Silverado 4WD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  25. EPA rating for Silverado 4WD ZR2, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 17 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  26. EPA rating for Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 17 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  27. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 4WD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
  28. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC 2WD: side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  29. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/RC 2WD: side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  30. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC 4WD: side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
  31. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/RC 4WD: side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
  32. EPA Test Car List, 2022 Chevrolet Silverado with 2.7L 4-cylinder: rated 310 hp. www.epa.gov
  33. EPA Test Car List, 2022 Chevrolet Silverado with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 277 hp. www.epa.gov
  34. EPA Test Car List, 2022 Chevrolet Silverado with 5.3L 8-cylinder: rated 355 hp. www.epa.gov
  35. EPA Test Car List, 2022 Chevrolet Silverado with 6.2L 8-cylinder: rated 425 hp. www.epa.gov
  36. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB M/BOX 2WD: length 241 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 157 in, curb weight 4,674 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  37. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB M/BOX 4WD: length 241 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 157 in, curb weight 4,868 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  38. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB S/BOX 2WD: length 232 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 147 in, curb weight 4,601 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  39. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB S/BOX 4WD: length 232 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 147 in, curb weight 4,815 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  40. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SILVERADO 1500 DOUBLE CAB M/BOX 2WD: length 232 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 147 in, curb weight 4,599 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  41. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SILVERADO 1500 DOUBLE CAB M/BOX 4WD: length 232 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 147 in, curb weight 4,815 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.