2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500: 3 recalls, 27 owner complaints.
Recalls
3 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #21V758000 · 2021 · 3,241 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Water in the bpmv May cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.
The 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.
Latches & locks Vehicle recall #24V060000 · 2024 · 570,434 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Transmission & drivetrain, Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #24V797000 · 2024 · 463,295 vehicles
What's wrong: The transmission control valve May fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.
Why it matters: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (5): the most common themes are warning light on (2).
- Other / unknown (5): the most common themes are electrical failure (2).
- Brakes (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Latches & locks (4): the most common themes are door / lock issues (2).
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has 27 owner complaints, ranking #19 of 32 Silverado 3500 model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 34). Complaints peaked in 2025 (10 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 53,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2021 (41 complaints, 5 recalls), 2023 (16 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems?
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (5), other / unknown (5), brakes (4).
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