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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

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Owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 81.

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  • Electrical System. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports2 fire reports0 injury reports

Latches/locks/linkages complaints

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46,000 miles · Jun 9, 2026
Latches/locks/linkages

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated upon shifting into park(P), the tailgate opened independently. A dealer was contacted. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact there would a charge for the repair because the VIN was not included in a recall. …

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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated upon shifting into park(P), the tailgate opened independently. A dealer was contacted. No warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact there would a charge for the repair because the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

NHTSA ODI #11742929

24,000 miles · Mar 30, 2026
Latches/locks/linkages

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that during or after it rained, the tailgate occasionally opened unexpectedly while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that a diagnostic test was needed to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notif…

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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that during or after it rained, the tailgate occasionally opened unexpectedly while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that a diagnostic test was needed to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the same information as the dealer. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

NHTSA ODI #11727939

22,000 miles · Nov 20, 2025
Latches/locks/linkages

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the tailgate occasionally opened and closed independently. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the tailgate switch needed to be replaced. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 …

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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the tailgate occasionally opened and closed independently. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the tailgate switch needed to be replaced. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

NHTSA ODI #11700536

109,000 miles · Apr 25, 2025
Latches/locks/linkages

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the tailgate intermittently unintendedly unlocked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and was repaired under the recall. Th…

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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the tailgate intermittently unintendedly unlocked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) and was repaired under the recall. The dealer could not confirm where and when the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 109,000.

NHTSA ODI #11656733

67,500 miles · Mar 6, 2025
Latches/locks/linkages

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate was independently unlatched. The contact stopped and parked the vehicle. The contact stated that the tailgate opened and closed independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a…

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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the tailgate was independently unlatched. The contact stopped and parked the vehicle. The contact stated that the tailgate opened and closed independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a tailgate module failure. The contact was informed that the tailgate module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure reoccurred two months after the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,500.

NHTSA ODI #11646746

25,000 miles · Feb 13, 2025
Latches/locks/linkages

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the tailgate opened independently while driving and while the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that failure also occurred while using the tow hitch and the tailgate was scratched. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed th…

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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that the tailgate opened independently while driving and while the vehicle was parked. The contact stated that failure also occurred while using the tow hitch and the tailgate was scratched. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); and the contact linked the failure to the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty and was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

NHTSA ODI #11642526

37,000 miles · Nov 21, 2024
Latches/locks/linkages

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate opened and closed inadvertently. The contact stated that while the tailgate button located on the tailgate was depressed, the tailgate failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that th…

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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate opened and closed inadvertently. The contact stated that while the tailgate button located on the tailgate was depressed, the tailgate failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that the tailgate operated normally when the button inside the cabin of the vehicle or on the remote was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

NHTSA ODI #11626636

21,000 miles · Sep 30, 2024
Latches/locks/linkages

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the tailgate opened unexpectedly. The contact stated that the tailgate slammed downward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufactu…

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The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the tailgate opened unexpectedly. The contact stated that the tailgate slammed downward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed there was no recall coverage. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ODI #11617190

50,000 miles · Jul 25, 2024
Latches/locks/linkages

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 to be repaired under NHTSA Camp…

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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 to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V060000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that the recall repair only repaired the bottom tailgate switch assembly. The contact was informed that the top tailgate switch assembly was not covered under the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.

NHTSA ODI #11604489

Mileage unknown · Apr 5, 2024
Latches/locks/linkages

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 available. The contact stated that th…

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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 available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI #11581332

Official recalls

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24V797000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software; Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve Body

Oct 24, 2024

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

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Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve Body

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.

Consequence: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software

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.

Consequence: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

24V060000 · Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch

Feb 1, 2024

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

21V758000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module

Sep 29, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Water in the BPMV may cause an electrical short circuit and increase the risk of fire.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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