2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: AVOID — 661 owner complaints (1.27 per 1,000 sold), rated on its 6 recall campaigns; top issue: engine (258 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2022 is 1.82, where 1.00 is a typical Silverado 1500 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 0.22. Severity drives it: 77% of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury or involve a safety-critical system (engine, powertrain, steering, brakes or fuel). Its raw count is below the median year, but it has been on the road only about 4 years, so complaints are arriving faster than for older Silverado 1500 years.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, published U.S. sales, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-07 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
661
NHTSA complaints
1.27
Complaints per 1,000 sold
1,513
Service bulletins
6
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Engine is the clear leader, named in 39% of complaints.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2022 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 258 | 39% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 192 | 29% |
| Electrical system | 141 | 21% |
| Unknown or other | 63 | 10% |
| Service brakes | 59 | 9% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
6 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2022, reported between Jun 30, 2022 and Feb 13, 2026.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V083000 | Feb 13, 2026 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission › Control module › Software |
| 25V274000 | Apr 24, 2025 | Engine & cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical |
| 24V797000 | Oct 24, 2024 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission › Control module › Software |
| 22V903000 | Dec 8, 2022 | Exterior lighting › Lighting control module › Software |
| 22V873000 | Nov 23, 2022 | Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module |
| 22V463000 | Jun 30, 2022 | Exterior lighting › Brake lights |
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 1,513 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2022 — close to the 1,260 of the median Silverado 1500 year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (422), engine & cooling (277), powertrain / transmission (170). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2022 vs. the year before and after
From the 2021 to the 2022, owner complaints fell 23% (859 → 661) — an improvement. The 2023 that followed fell 40% (661 → 395), so the 2023 has the lighter record so far.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | AVOID | 859 | 1,446 | 8 | — |
| 2022 (this page) | AVOID | 661 | 1,513 | 6 | — |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | CAUTION | 395 | 1,241 | 3 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Engine (258 complaints on the 2022): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Powertrain / transmission (192 complaints on the 2022): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Electrical system (141 complaints on the 2022): test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system, and have the car scanned for stored fault codes.
Service brakes (59 complaints on the 2022): check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, look at rotor and pad wear, and ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
Fuel / propulsion system (43 complaints on the 2022): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Recalls: confirm all 6 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
Nearby Silverado 1500 years with a better rating: 2025.
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: AVOID — 661 owner complaints (1.27 per 1,000 sold), rated on its 6 recall campaigns; top issue: engine (258 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2022 is 1.82, where 1.00 is a typical Silverado 1500 year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 0.22.
What are the most common 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are engine (258, 39%), powertrain / transmission (192, 29%), electrical system (141, 21%). The manufacturer has 1,513 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
6 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most recently 26V083000 (Feb 13, 2026, powertrain / transmission); 25V274000 (Apr 24, 2025, engine & cooling); 24V797000 (Oct 24, 2024, powertrain / transmission). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the per-1,000 rate divides complaints by published U.S. 2022 calendar-year sales; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.