2022 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2022 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 has 122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: the transmission oil coolant rubs against the engine oil coolant line causing one or both lines to leak out. there are no warning lights when this happens, the vehicle will just stop accelerating. i was on the freeway pulling a trailer weighing about 9k pounds, traveling at about 75 mph when this ha. ⚠️ 3 fire reports filed.

3 fire reports 2 crash reports

122

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

26 complaints

21%

• The transmission oil coolant rubs against the engine oil coolant line causing one or both lines to leak out. There are no warning lights when this happens, the vehicle will just stop accelerating. I was on the freeway pulling a trailer weighing about 9k pounds, traveling at about 75 mph when this ha
• I was almost run over by a Semi-Truck when entering the freeway because my 2022 Chevrolet Truck would not accelerate. I was told at the dealer the loss of power was intentionally caused by the onboard computer. It is programed by the manufacturer to do this anytime certain repairs may be needed. I
• Even though electronic parking brake has NOT been set when parking, upon leaving from parking space, electronic parking brake engages and vehicle feels and sounds as though parking brake has been applied. My concern is that parking brake may engage while driving at speed and loss of vehicle control

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“The transmission oil coolant rubs against the engine oil coolant line causing one or both lines to leak out. There are no warning lights when this happens, the vehicle will just stop accelerating. I was on the freeway pulling a trailer weighing about 9k pounds, traveling at about 75 mph when this ha”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

21 complaints

17%

• Vehicle purchased new in November of 2021 and driven approximately 6,000 miles. Under windy conditions, particularly at highway speeds, the truck is nearly impossible to drive straight down the road and keep under control. It feels as if you're driving on ice and takes a lot of effort to get back un
• The way this truck is designed is there is a 2 inch x 2 inch square metal framing piece that runs along the entire length of the truck. The opening to the pipe is NOT blocked off. The opening points up at the gap that exists between the tailgate and the bed of the truck when the tailgate is open.
• The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked, and he was in the rear of the truck bed releasing the boat from the trailer hitch, the vehicle inadvertently rolled into the lake. The contact stated that when the vehicle was pulled from the lake, the

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“Vehicle purchased new in November of 2021 and driven approximately 6,000 miles. Under windy conditions, particularly at highway speeds, the truck is nearly impossible to drive straight down the road and keep under control. It feels as if you're driving on ice and takes a lot of effort to get back un”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

17 complaints

14%

• The transmission oil coolant rubs against the engine oil coolant line causing one or both lines to leak out. There are no warning lights when this happens, the vehicle will just stop accelerating. I was on the freeway pulling a trailer weighing about 9k pounds, traveling at about 75 mph when this ha
• The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle began making screeching and clunking noises. The instrument panel displayed that the vehicle was shifting from 2WD to 4WD. The contact stated that after arriving at his destinati
• The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle surged, and the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the vehicle, the contact observed fluid leaking from the engine compartment. N

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

DOORS/LATCHES

11 complaints

• The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the
• The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet availab
• The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a multi-flex tailgate. The contact stated that the top tailgate switch failed to unlock the tailgate and did not function as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer t

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

10 complaints

• Inner brakes are worn down to the sensor at 35,000 miles. While the outside brakes are perfectly fine not much wear. There is a recall on the brake valve issue and bpmv same year and model of mine but my vin does not fall under that recall. I believe there is something wrong inside my rear brake sys
• Even though electronic parking brake has NOT been set when parking, upon leaving from parking space, electronic parking brake engages and vehicle feels and sounds as though parking brake has been applied. My concern is that parking brake may engage while driving at speed and loss of vehicle control
• This truck has had ongoing issues with the braking system. From the point of purchase Ive noted and informed the dealer of a very soft brake pedal pressure, and its gotten to the point where the brakes have to be pumped to get enough braking power to stop the vehicle at lower speeds, at highway spe

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“Inner brakes are worn down to the sensor at 35,000 miles. While the outside brakes are perfectly fine not much wear. There is a recall on the brake valve issue and bpmv same year and model of mine but my vin does not fall under that recall. I believe there is something wrong inside my rear brake sys”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

DOORS/LATCHES(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 122 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: The transmission oil coolant rubs against the engine oil coolant line causing one or both lines to leak out. There are no warning lights when this happens, the vehicle will just stop accelerating. I was on the freeway pulling a trailer weighing about 9k pounds, traveling at about 75 mph when this ha
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Vehicle purchased new in November of 2021 and driven approximately 6,000 miles. Under windy conditions, particularly at highway speeds, the truck is nearly impossible to drive straight down the road and keep under control. It feels as if you're driving on ice and takes a lot of effort to get back un
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: The transmission oil coolant rubs against the engine oil coolant line causing one or both lines to leak out. There are no warning lights when this happens, the vehicle will just stop accelerating. I was on the freeway pulling a trailer weighing about 9k pounds, traveling at about 75 mph when this ha
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DOORS/LATCHES: The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)