2022 Chevrolet Silverado: What to check before buying
Owners have filed 514 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the engine, transmission, and electrical. The 10 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
2022- Owner complaints
- 514
- Recalls
- 7
- 1 urgent
- Crashes reported
- 12
- 13 injuries
One recall on this model year told owners to park outside until the repair was done.
Do not buy until you have dealer paperwork or a recall lookup showing it was completed for this VIN.
Your inspection sheet
Tick items off on your phone at the car, or print it. Ticks stay on this device.
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2022 Chevrolet Silverado: inspection sheet
Paperwork and questions
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/4
Walk-around and cabin
Engine off, key in hand0/2
Cold start, engine bay, and underside
Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/2
Test drive
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/2
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
Which Silverado is it?
EPA figures for each version of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.
| Version | Drive | EPA rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 4-cylGas | 4WD, RWD | 18–20 mpg |
| 5.3L 8-cylGas | 4WD, RWD | 18 mpg |
| 6.2L 8-cylGas | 4WD | 17 mpg |
| 3.0L 6-cylDiesel | 4WD, RWD | 24–26 mpg |
| 5.3L 8-cylFlex fuel | 4WD, RWD | 16 mpg |
- The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado was sold in five versions. Confirm which one this is from the window sticker, the engine cover, or the VIN report before you compare prices.
- Reset the trip computer at the start of the drive. A Silverado that averages well under the EPA 16 mpg combined on a mixed route may have an engine or tire problem.
Check the odometer against these mileages
Owners report these failures starting around the mileages below. A car inside one of these ranges deserves a closer look at that part, or records showing it was already fixed.
Brake assist loss warnings
2,500–13,000 miles
Transmission valve body failure
13,000–27,000 miles
Coolant control valve failure
22,000–53,000 miles
6.2L L87 engine failure
51,000–65,000 miles
Why these checks: what owners reported
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
Engine141No crashes
Sudden failure of the 6.2L L87 engine leads these reports. Engines knock, shake, lose all power, or seize on the highway, often with no warning light, and dealers find damaged lifters, camshafts, and bearings. Several trucks fail after passing the recall inspection, and some replacement engines fail again within a few thousand miles. Heavy oil consumption and ticking come before some failures. A second pattern is coolant control valve failure that forces limp mode, with parts back-ordered for months. Three reports describe engine bay fires, one causing minor burns.
Most of these filings concern recall 25V274000 on the engine, with owners told that repair parts are not available. Some were warned not to drive the truck until the fix arrives. Several trucks fail while waiting, with knocking, screeching, repeated stalling, limp mode, and thrown connecting rods that seize the engine. Failures often come with no warning light. One injury report links a crushed exhaust pipe to nausea and a brief loss of consciousness while driving.
Transmission121No crashes
Transmission valve body failure is the dominant report. Trucks jerk on shifts, then show "Reduced Acceleration" or "Service Transmission" warnings, drop into limp mode, or refuse to go into reverse. Failures appear as early as 13,000 miles and as late as 90,500. Some repairs are followed by torque converter failure or repeat valve body trouble. A driveline shudder is also described under 50,000 miles. Several owners report sudden loss of propulsion, including one after passing the L87 engine recall inspection, and dealer repairs that drag on for months.
Electrical992 crashes
Electrical faults range from annoying to dangerous. Some trucks suffer a sudden electrical "reset" that disables the brakes while driving. The power tailgate can open by itself and drain the battery, and the electronic parking brake engages on its own. Other reports cover a blank gauge cluster, fast-blinking turn signals, flickering lights and wipers, and a failed telematics module that kills OnStar and Wi-Fi. Factory trailer brake control blows its fuse under load. Many filings here actually describe L87 engine failures. One parked truck caught fire and spread flames to a home.
Brakes28No crashes
Brakes suddenly lose power assist, with "Service Brake Assist" or "Brake System Failure" messages and a pedal that goes hard or sinks to the floor. Several drivers nearly rear-end other cars. The fault often clears after a restart, and dealers frequently cannot reproduce it. Reports start at under 2,500 miles. The factory integrated trailer brake controller is another common complaint, showing "Trailer Brakes Disabled Service Required" from new, with dealers saying no fix exists. Uneven pad wear, warped rotors, and failed parking brake actuators also appear. One report involves an underbody fire.
Steering13No crashes
Engine stalls at highway speed take power steering and brakes with them, leaving drivers to coast to a stop. Other trucks show intermittent "Service Power Steering" messages, sometimes in heavy rain, or lose steering assist completely until a restart. One report describes the steering column locking at 70 mph. Heavy-duty owners describe the truck wandering badly in crosswinds. Additional complaints cover aluminum upper control arms corroding from road salt, a power steering rack replaced at 36,000 miles, a loose tie rod jam nut, and keys that will not release.
Body and structure101 crash
Power tailgates that open and close on their own, sometimes at freeway speed or while towing, account for most reports here. A recall exists, but some owners say their VIN is not included. Front trim pieces next to the headlights come loose and fly off at highway speed. Rear glass urethane and frame crack and leak water into the cab, hidden behind the headliner. One crash report describes a front tire detaching at 60 MPH, injuring two people. A reflective hood scoop that blinds the driver is also noted.
Airbags65 crashes
No deployment occurs in most of the front-end crashes reported here. Impacts with a light pole, trees, a deer at highway speed, and another vehicle all left occupants without inflated bags, and three people were injured across the crash filings. In another crash, the truck veers right into a concrete guardrail with lane keep assist turned off, though the bags do deploy. A separate report ties the leaking sliding rear window to a soaked headliner, with a dealer warning the water could damage air bag wiring.
Wheels and tires21 crash
A front wheel detaches while the truck slows for a light, causing a crash with five people injured, according to one of only two reports. No warning lights or noises came before the failure, and the air bags did not deploy. The other complaint concerns the spare: it uses a different wheel and tire size than the 20-inch road wheels, and the owner's manual gives conflicting guidance on how far and how fast it can be driven.
In owners' own words
Excerpts from complaints Silverado owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
the first engine blew while pulling out of my street onto a 45 mph road in march of 2025. they did the useless recall on the new engine and said it was good. The replacement engine blew in the november of 2025 in the fast lane at 80 mph. no warning no check engine lights just shut off. The replacement engine started make noise like it was going to blow again in december 2025. I paid 65k to have 3 bad engines in one year. corporate gm was of no help
Filed with NHTSA, January 2026
My truck has the 6.2l engine, prior to me buying it in September 2025 with 27,000 miles it had its engine replaced due to the recall/engine failure, then after 6,000 miles on 12-30-25 the 2nd engine it has had failed and had to be replaced. This truck that only has 34,000 miles is now on its 3rd motor and leaves me worried to really travel with it due to wondering if I am going to be stranded again.
Filed with NHTSA, January 2026
April 2023 experienced loss of power and eventually would not start at all. (8k miles) Was at the dealer for just over 3 months and had motor replaced. April 2025 valve body on the transmission went out and was at the dealer a week and a half. (15K miles) Currently experiencing loss of tailgate function and an error message on the screen saying "caution reduced speed". (17,400 miles)
Filed with NHTSA, May 2025
My Chevrolet Truck was purchased brand new with under a thousand miles on it. I was driving and the sensor went out at about 45,000 miles then the other sensor went out two days later. 15 thousand miles later my transmission went out. Was at the dealership for 6 months. Now I have the vehicle back and still isn’t driving correctly. Shifting problems
Filed with NHTSA, May 2025
Even though electronic parking brake has NOT been set when parking, upon leaving from parking space, electronic parking brake engages and vehicle feels and sounds as though parking brake has been applied. My concern is that parking brake may engage while driving at speed and loss of vehicle control could occur. This problem is intermittent and has occurred 6 or 7 times during the month of February 2024. Vehicle has 6500 miles on it.
Filed with NHTSA, February 2024
I was driving on the highway and there was a sudden drop in power and hesitation in the engine. I slowed down too quickly on a busy highway and almost got rear ended. I took it to the shop and found out I had to replace the engine due to the cam and lifters were bad. It cost $12,000 to replace a four year engine with 148,000 miles. The time before that this happened, I had to replace the engine wiring harness
Filed with NHTSA, February 2026
Inner brakes are worn down to the sensor at 35,000 miles. While the outside brakes are perfectly fine not much wear. There is a recall on the brake valve issue and bpmv same year and model of mine but my vin does not fall under that recall. I believe there is something wrong inside my rear brake system that is causing inner brakes to be worn that low compared to the outside brakes.
Filed with NHTSA, November 2023
Service brake assist message on dash, with check engine light. Brakes are almost useless takes excessive force to get vehicle to stop. Resets after being parked and restarted. has happened several times but will not replicate a dealer. Started with less then 2500 miles on the truck.
Filed with NHTSA, March 2025
How the 2022 compares with other Silverado years
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2022 ranks fifth for owner complaints among 8 Silverado years, close to the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
- Engine141122
- Transmission121147
- Electrical9974
- Brakes2836
- Steering1335
- Body and structure1012
Where the 2022 fits in the Silverado's history
Redesigns and mid-cycle updates change what can go wrong.
The 2022 is the fourth model year of the Silverado's fourth generation (2019–2023).
It is also the first year of a mid-cycle update.
What changed for 2022
- New front-end design
- Updated interior
- New trim levels added (ZR2, Denali Ultimate)
Recalls to confirm (7)
Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
21V758000BrakesPark outsideSep 2021
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.
Fix: 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.
25V274000EngineApr 2025
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
24V797000TransmissionOct 2024
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.
Fix: 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.
24V060000Door latches and locksFeb 2024
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.
Fix: 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.
22V903000Exterior lightsDec 2022
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.".
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
22V873000AirbagsNov 2022
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) was left in manufacturing mode and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection.".
Risk: An SDM in manufacturing mode will not deploy the vehicle's air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: 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 recall is N222387870.
22V463000Exterior lightsJun 2022
General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function. In addition, it may block the vehicle's existing high-mounted brake light. As such, these vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.".
Risk: An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 may contact GM's customer service on 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.. GM's recall number for this recall is N222368110.
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