2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Silverado 2500 HD years.
95 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy one?The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD has 95 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Silverado 2500 HD years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the Silverado 2500 HD?
Across the 18 Silverado 2500 HD model years we track, complaint volume runs from 47 (2023) to 1,260 (2007). With 95 complaints, the 2022 Silverado 2500 HD sits below the model's median of 128.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2022 Silverado 2500 HD
service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module
Campaign 21V758000General 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.
latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
Campaign 24V060000General 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.
power train:automatic transmission:control module:software
Campaign 24V797000General 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Silverado 2500 HD. See the full Silverado 2500 HD owner picture and every model year.
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