2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls and problems

6 recalls and 653 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

6
recalls
653
owner complaints
11
complaints mentioning a crash
6
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls

Power train: automatic transmission, control module, software · Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, valves/valve body

NHTSA campaign 26V083000 · reported February 12, 2026 · General Motors, LLC · 1,055 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.
The risk
Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA campaign 25V274000 · reported April 24, 2025 · General Motors, LLC · 597,571 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, valves/valve body · Power train: automatic transmission, control module, software

NHTSA campaign 24V797000 · reported October 24, 2024 · General Motors, LLC · 463,295 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Exterior lighting: lighting control module, software

NHTSA campaign 22V903000 · reported December 8, 2022 · General Motors, LLC · 740,108 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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."
The risk
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

NHTSA campaign 22V873000 · reported November 23, 2022 · General Motors, LLC · 5 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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."
The risk
An SDM in manufacturing mode will not deploy the vehicle's air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
The 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.

Exterior lighting: brake lights

NHTSA campaign 22V463000 · reported June 30, 2022 · General Motors, LLC · 242 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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."
The risk
An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 25, 2026 · Power train

My truck started making a ticking noise. When I took it in for an oil change, the mechanic said it was a common problem with Silverado 2.7 engines

Oct 23, 2026 · Service brakes

had catastrophic brake failure got a message that said. brake system malfunction no deceleration available traveling 75 with no ability to stop after rear end accident Dealership can not replicate issu or pull any code from computers after acciden. it has thrown warning on and. can't stop have to hit shoulder and…

Oct 23, 2026 · Vehicle speed control

Here are the details to incorporate into your GM complaint: Original symptoms: The truck vibrated and jerked during acceleration and at highway speeds. Dealership's diagnosis: The torque converter was slipping at 82 RPM, which the invoice states was outside GM specifications of 20 RPM or below. The technician also…

Oct 19, 2026 · Engine

I own a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country with the 6.2L V8 (L87), covered by Recall 25V-274. I believe the remedy does not establish that my vehicle is safe, and GM has declined to confirm that it is. My truck was inspected under the recall in August 2025. It passed, and the oil was changed to 0W-40. I later…

Oct 15, 2026 · Back over prevention · 10,000 miles

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while in Reverse (R), the rear-view camera displayed a blank image. Additionally, the contact stated that the infotainment center glitched. The vehicle was taken to the dealer seventeen times for the failure. The infotainment center and radio…

Silverado 1500 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2019 101,096288
2020 127481310
2021 88502012
2022 6653116
2023 339086
2024 231880
2025 010834

Across all years, the 2014 Silverado 1500 has the most complaints (1,436). All Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the most recent reported on February 12, 2026 (Power train: automatic transmission, control module, software, Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, valves/valve body). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
Owners have filed 653 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (257 complaints), followed by power train (188).
How many 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
11 of 653 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 18 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 25, 2026.