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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, most often about the electrical (19% of complaints). It is 16th of 27 Silverado 3500 model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems
Electrical
5 complaints · 19%Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control.
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…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tailgate would lower independently. Additionally, the contact stated the failure had been occurring from the day of the vehicle purchase and had gradually worsened. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 19%Engine
4 complaints · 15%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…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the intercooler pipes and…
Brakes
4 complaints · 15%Doors and locks
4 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: tailgate.
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…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tailgate would lower independently. Additionally, the contact stated the failure had been occurring from the day of the vehicle purchase and had gradually worsened. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The…
Transmission
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While at a stoplight the transmission malfunctioned and the vehicle failed to drive forward or reverse. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle was reversed into a nearby service station. The vehicle was later towed to the local auto repair shop, which replaced the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls
Transmission: valves/valve body
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: control module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (5 complaints); other or unspecified (5 complaints); engine (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 24, 2024 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
- It is 16th of 27 Silverado 3500 model years by number of complaints, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.