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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

3Recalls
89Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is a heavy-duty full-size pickup truck built for buyers who need serious towing and hauling capability. Aimed at contractors, fleet operators, and demanding private owners, it sits above the half-ton Silverado 1500 in capability and size. Despite the model data listing it as a sedan, this is firmly a work-focused truck, one of the most popular heavy-duty vehicles on American roads.

VERDICT

NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, but it carries a park-outside or do-not-drive recall, which is the most serious class of safety campaign. Treat the recall status below as urgent and confirm your VIN with NHTSA.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Silverado 2500 as a highly capable heavy-duty truck that competes strongly on towing performance and powertrain options. Most acknowledge it as a credible choice for demanding work applications, while noting that the cabin and technology have steadily improved over recent generations. Ride quality on unloaded pavement is commonly flagged as a tradeoff inherent to the heavy-duty segment.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

Park outside / do not drive This vehicle has a recall advising owners to park away from structures or stop driving until repaired. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE24V797000

Risk: 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 1-800-458-80

Reported 2024-10-24

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH24V060000

Risk: 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.

Reported 2024-02-01

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE21V758000

Risk: 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.

Reported 2021-09-29

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

3reported crash
2reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 27Unknown Or Other 20Power Train 17Latches/Locks/Linkages 11Service Brakes 10Tires 7

Other Silverado 2500 years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Silverado 2500 2022. Methodology · Disclosure