2022 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
27 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
53,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Unknown Or Other is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 27 complaints (18.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 22.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 11.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 11.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 2 |
Unknown Or Other: 5; Electrical System: 4; Service Brakes: 4; Engine: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 3; Power Train: 3; Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control: 2; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2022: 1; 2023: 4; 2024: 5; 2025: 10; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Unknown Or Other leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11497007 · 2022-12-12 (December 12, 2022)
2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SEVERAL DEFECTS ON THE VEHICLE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11497007 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11500163 · 2023-01-04 (January 4, 2023)
I was following a vehicle at 3-4 car lengths at 35 MPH. The vehicle in front made an aggressive stop and although I immediately saw the incident, I could not stop in time with a full panic stop by pressing the brakes hard to the floor. My brakes felt greasy and even though I had enough separation, the truck did not decelerate much. I felt the anti-lock mechanism but it did not seem to slow the vehicle.
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Owner report 11509830 · 2023-03-02 (March 2, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated after parking the vehicle at his garage, he heard an abnormal noise and saw smoke and fire exiting the passager side tire from the engine. The contact stated he extinguish the fire on the engine with a fire extinguisher he had available. A fire report was not filed nor did he call the fire department. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repai…
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11509830 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11514333 · 2023-03-28 (March 28, 2023)
The auto dimming mirrors have no shut off on them. At night they dim so much you can’t see out of the mirrors. This is so bad I quit driving this truck at night after jack knifing my trailer when my porch light dimmed my mirrors.
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Owner report 11540572 · 2023-08-24 (August 24, 2023)
ATC LED Trailer running lights drop out after 2 or so hours of operation. The Trailer is being towed by a 2022 Silverado High Country 3500. I have had the Silverado into Serra Whelan Chevrolet to check the trucks trailer lighting system, said they thought it was the trailer, on 5/10/22. Talked with the service person there and he recommended I purchase a Curt resistance jumper plug part number 57003 because this is an issue with the truck not being able to see the low current drawing LED running lights. I bought the Curt part number 57003 and i…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11540572 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11574193 · 2024-02-27 (February 27, 2024)
Message will appear that states : trailer brake system needs serviced “ When that appears and I am currently towing a trailer I lose all power to trailer including the brakes. I can’t signal I can’t use the trailer brakes. I’m towing 14,000 lbs and when I’m going down a 6% grade this is very dangerous. I have had vehicle in twice for this issue , first time I was told they replaced a controller, 2nd time they said no problems detected. For me to lose all power to tow vehicle is unacceptable and extremely dangerous
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Owner report 11587902 · 2024-05-09 (May 9, 2024)
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while the vehicle was in park(P), the tailgate opened unintendedly. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was with the tailgate electronic switch. The contact was concerned that the vehicle could present a hazard for other drivers on the roadway should the tailgate open unintendedly. The dealer was not contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,00…
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11587902 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11592177 · 2024-06-03 (June 3, 2024)
The onstart module stopped working, no internet or gps conection is working, also the emergency call system is disabled, Onstart systems is disabled due the telematic control module fault..
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11592177 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
21V758000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module
Reported: 2021-09-29 (September 29, 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.
Consequence: Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V060000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch
Reported: 2024-02-01 (February 1, 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V797000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Fluid/Lubricant:Valves/Valve Body | Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module:Software
Reported: 2024-10-24 (October 24, 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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗