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2022 Chevrolet Silverado: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado at 14–26 mpg combined across 38 versions. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 653 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

6

EPA combined mpg

14–26

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as SILVERADO 1500.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado, newest first.

Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module: Software and 1 more component

NHTSA 26V083000 Reported Feb 12, 2026
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252516560)
Components
Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module: Software; Power train: Automatic transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Valves/valve body
Units affected
1,055 (estimate)
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.
Risk
Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA 25V274000 Reported Apr 24, 2025
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N252494000)
Units affected
597,571 (estimate)
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.
Risk
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Valves/valve body and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V797000 Reported Oct 24, 2024
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N242454440)
Components
Power train: Automatic transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Valves/valve body; Power train: Automatic transmission: Control module: Software
Units affected
463,295 (estimate)
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.
Risk
Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Exterior lighting: Lighting control module: Software

NHTSA 22V903000 Reported Dec 8, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222386380)
Units affected
740,108 (estimate)
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."
Risk
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Air bag/restraint control module

NHTSA 22V873000 Reported Nov 23, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222387870)
Units affected
5 (estimate)
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."
Risk
An SDM in manufacturing mode will not deploy the vehicle's air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Exterior lighting: Brake lights

NHTSA 22V463000 Reported Jun 30, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222368110)
Units affected
242 (estimate)
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."
Risk
An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Silverado 2WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular19/22/20 mpg$3,350441
Silverado 2WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular19/22/20 mpg$3,350441
Silverado 2WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveDiesel23/31/26 mpg$3,700387
Silverado 2WD5.3L 8-cyl ffvAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8515/19/16 mpg$4,200555
Silverado 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/21/18 mpg$3,700505
Silverado 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/21/18 mpg$3,700502
Silverado 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/21/18 mpg$3,700489
Silverado 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/21/18 mpg$3,700484
Silverado 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular17/20/18 mpg$3,700486
Silverado 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular17/20/18 mpg$3,700489
Silverado 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel22/26/24 mpg$4,000427
Silverado 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel22/26/23 mpg$4,150443
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/19/16 mpg$4,200545
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cyl ffvAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8514/18/16 mpg$4,200555
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/20/17 mpg$3,950522
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/20/17 mpg$3,950521
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/19/17 mpg$3,950526
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular14/19/16 mpg$4,200555
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular14/19/16 mpg$4,200556
Silverado 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular16/20/18 mpg$3,700506
Silverado 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium14/19/16 mpg$5,150555
Silverado 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium14/18/16 mpg$5,150555
Silverado 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium15/20/17 mpg$4,850529
Silverado 4WD ZR26.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium14/17/15 mpg$5,500588
Silverado Cab Chassis 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular14/17/15 mpg$4,450583
Silverado Cab Chassis 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15/18/17 mpg$3,950536
Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular14/17/15 mpg$4,450589
Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular13/17/15 mpg$4,450611
Silverado Cab Chassis 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular15/17/16 mpg$4,200555
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD2.7L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular16/18/17 mpg$3,950522
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel20/23/21 mpg$4,550479
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD5.3L 8-cyl ffvAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel DriveGasoline or E85 / E8514/16/15 mpg$4,450610
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular14/17/15 mpg$4,450585
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular14/17/15 mpg$4,450581
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular13/17/15 mpg$4,450593
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular14/18/15 mpg$4,450577
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium13/17/14 mpg$5,850619
Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 10-spd4-Wheel DrivePremium14/18/16 mpg$5,150566

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD PU/CC 2WD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Optional
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD PU/CC 4WD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%Optional
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD PU/EC 2WD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Optional
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD PU/EC 4WD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%Optional
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD PU/RC 2WD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%Optional
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD PU/RC 4WD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%Optional
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 2WD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.1%No
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD5 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%No
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 2WDNot ratedNot rated5 stars4 stars19.1%No
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot rated5 stars4 stars19.8%No
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 2WDNot ratedNot rated5 stars4 stars19.1%No
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WDNot ratedNot rated5 stars4 stars19.8%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado owner complaints

Owners have filed 653 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado, most recently on Oct 25, 2026. 11 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 18 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Chevrolet Silverado complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine257
Power train185
Electrical system137
Unknown or other60
Service brakes55
Fuel/propulsion system43
Engine and engine cooling24
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings17
Steering15
Vehicle speed control12

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Chevrolet Silverado model years

Chevrolet Silverado by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Silverado15–25 mpg · 64–70 MPGe61295/5
2025 Silverado15–26 mpg · 64–70 MPGe11225/5
2024 Silverado15–26 mpg · 63–67 MPGe63445/5
2023 Silverado15–26 mpg33905/5
2021 Silverado14–27 mpg88505/5
2020 Silverado15–27 mpg127485/5
2019 Silverado15–21 mpg101,0965/5
2018 Silverado17–20 mpg75245/5
2017 Silverado17–20 mpg78395/5
2016 Silverado17–20 mpg148025/5
2015 Silverado17–20 mpg181,1825/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
  • NHTSA, EPA and DOE do not endorse OpenVIN. Vehicle names identify vehicles only; OpenVIN is not affiliated with Chevrolet.