2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500: raw data

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vehicle2022 / chevrolet / silverado-3500
known issues5 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-21)
complaints27 on file (2022-12-12 → 2026-07-08)
recalls3
investigations0
fars50 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Tailgate unintended opening via electronic switchELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES6 complaints2024-05-09 → 2026-07-08silverado3500-2022-tailgate-unintended-open
  • 11735580 The tailgate exhibits erratic behavior and has unlatched unexpectedly without user input. I can support this claim with documented video evidence I took while the vehicle was parked. This condition is consistent with the defect described in General Motors safety recall…
  • 11587902 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
Service brake stopping power and brake biasSERVICE BRAKES4 complaints2022-12-12 → 2025-08-26silverado3500-2022-service-brakes-stopping-power
  • 11683161 The braking system is very weak given the towing and load rating on the truck. Emergency stopping is at times questionable. It seems there is almost no braking from the front axle of the truck. In 80000 miles the front brakes are still over 75% pad left with the rear brakes now…
  • 11500163 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
Integrated trailer brake control failure while towingELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL2 complaints2023-08-24 → 2026-06-16silverado3500-2022-trailer-brake-control-failure
  • 11574193 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
  • 11744609 The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH with a trailer hitched to the vehicle, the trailer brake failed to respond on and off independently. Neither an independent mechanic nor a dealer was contacted. The trailer brake failure warning light was illuminated
Powertrain transmission shift failure and parts unavailabilityPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER TRAIN3 complaints2024-11-14 → 2026-04-01silverado3500-2022-powertrain-transmission-fault
  • 11625346 My 2022 Chevy Silverado has been to 4 different GMC/Chevrolet Dealerships since August 2024 and is currently broken down in Indiana at Sauers Buick GMC Although, it has been to 4 different dealerships to confirm there is a Faulty Part of the Transmission, Part # 24048701 A…
  • 11672825 I recieved a recall notice for this vehicle. When I went to my local dealership {Michael Hohl GMC Carson City Nevada} I was told that I would be better off to wait until my transmission fails because the repair parts are almost non existant
Rear window water leak and associated electrical damageVISIBILITY/WIPER2 complaints2025-05-07 → 2025-08-26silverado3500-2022-rear-window-leak
  • 11683165 Rear window leaks severely causing electrical issues. This is a known issue for almost 10 years now with multiple TSB’s about this problem across this vehicle platform. The repair for this is over $1000 often times. This should be a recall
  • 11659598 ●Rear window with small power wi down leaks ●over time, it will get worse and cause mold, in turn makes it a healthy hazard ●yes, the problem has been reproduced by an independent facility ●it has not been inspected by dealership but when informed of the situation

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
272022-12-122026-07-0821UNKNOWN OR OTHER:5; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:5; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:4; SERVICE BRAKES:4; POWER TRAIN:3

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
21V75800029/09/2021SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULEGeneral 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.Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.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.
24V06000001/02/2024LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCHGeneral 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.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.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.
24V79700024/10/2024POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREGeneral 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.Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202450legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/chevrolet/silverado-3500
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/chevrolet/silverado-3500}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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