Model year
2022 Chevrolet Silverado
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name Silverado for 2022. Under the matched names SILVERADO 1500, SILVERADO 2500, SILVERADO 3500, and SILVERADO 4500, NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 774 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 2 recalls marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints for SILVERADO 1500 are ENGINE (256), POWER TRAIN (184), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (137). NHTSA lists 4 investigations, including 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 14–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,305 complaints
- 2001 877 complaints
- 2002 710 complaints
- 2003 695 complaints
- 2004 622 complaints
- 2005 316 complaints
- 2006 182 complaints
- 2007 183 complaints
- 2008 162 complaints
- 2009 76 complaints
- 2010 62 complaints
- 2011 75 complaints
- 2012 68 complaints
- 2013 64 complaints
- 2014 124 complaints
- 2015 76 complaints
- 2016 5 complaints
- 2017 125 complaints
- 2018 596 complaints
- 2019 1,195 complaints
- 2020 898 complaints
- 2021 978 complaints
- 2022 774 complaints
- 2023 456 complaints
- 2024 537 complaints
- 2025 162 complaints
- 2026 140 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2022. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| SILVERADO 1500 | 6 | 650 | 4 |
| SILVERADO 2500 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| SILVERADO 3500 | 3 | 27 | 0 |
| SILVERADO 4500 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls for SILVERADO 1500
26V083000 · Feb 12, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
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…
25V274000 · Apr 24, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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…
24V797000 · Oct 24, 2024
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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…
22V903000 · Dec 8, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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)…
22V873000 · Nov 23, 2022
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
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…
22V463000 · Jun 30, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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…
Complaints for SILVERADO 1500
650 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 11, fire flag on 6, injury field 18, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for SILVERADO 1500
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE25001 | Loss of motive power due to engine failure · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL; ENGINE | Jan 16, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| EA25007 | Loss of motive power due to engine failure · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL; ENGINE | Oct 23, 2025 | No close date in the file |
| RQ26001 | Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy · ENGINE | Jan 16, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| EA26005 | Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy · ENGINE | Aug 20, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 PU/CC 2WD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 1500 PU/CC 4WD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| 1500 PU/EC 2WD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 1500 PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| 1500 PU/RC 2WD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 1500 PU/RC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| 2500 PU/CC 2WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 2500 PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
4 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 2WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 23 | 31 | 26 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Silverado 4WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 22 | 26 | 24 | — | — | $4,000 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 20 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Silverado 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 14 | 16 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 18 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Silverado 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Silverado 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Silverado Cab Chassis 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Silverado 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
25 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2022 Chevrolet Silverado at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.