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NHTSA crash test of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ltd

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ltd

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
560Complaints
3Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LTD

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ltd is a full-size pickup truck aimed at buyers who need serious work capability alongside everyday usability. Positioned in one of the most competitive segments in the American market, it targets contractors, families, and truck enthusiasts who want a proven domestic nameplate with broad powertrain and trim choices to match their hauling and towing demands.

VERDICT

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ltd earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Silverado 1500 as a well-rounded full-size truck that delivers a comfortable, composed ride for its class, with a cabin that has grown noticeably more refined in recent generations. Interior materials and feature availability draw praise across trim levels, and driving dynamics are considered competitive with segment rivals. Some reviewers note that infotainment execution can feel inconsistent depending on trim choice.

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NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 19.8%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16859

Index breakdown

Crash protection61/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Frontal impact // NCAP // NHTSA
Side impact // NCAP // NHTSA
Side pole // NCAP // NHTSA

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ltd at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

560 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

9reported crash
5reported fire
14reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsEngine 212Power Train 156Electrical System 125Unknown Or Other 56Service Brakes 55Fuel/Propulsion System 34

Rivals in Sedan (2022)

2022 Audi RS 5 SportbackSedan100Exceptional2022 Audi S5 SportbackSedan100Exceptional2022 Cadillac Ct5-V BlackwingSedan100Exceptional2022 Infiniti Q50Sedan100Exceptional2022 Polestar 2Sedan100Exceptional2022 Audi A4 AllroadSedan99Exceptional
Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 16859), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ltd 2022. Class rank 76 of 90 in Sedan 2022. Methodology · Disclosure