NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Safety Record
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 26 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 enters the market without federal crash-test ratings, as NHTSA has not evaluated this model year. This absence of data means no Safety Index can be computed, and no star ratings are available to assess its performance in crash scenarios. However, the Silverado 3500 does present a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, indicating areas of concern. Three recall campaigns have been issued, notably including a park-outside directive linked to the electric brake control module. Further, owners have filed 26 complaints, citing issues across electrical systems, brakes, latches, and the powertrain. While the lack of crash-test data precludes a safety assessment based on those metrics, the recall record and owner complaints warrant attention for potential buyers.
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is subject to three recall campaigns including one park-outside directive, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 3 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 26 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, the most elevated tier in our classification. This designation is driven entirely by recall and complaint volume, not by any crash-safety outcome. Three recall campaigns in a single model year is a notable figure for this vehicle. The park-outside brake-control-module campaign stands out as the most operationally disruptive, instructing owners to avoid enclosed parking until the remedy was applied. A tailgate latch recall adds a secondary structural concern. On the complaint side, 26 reports, including two alleged crash events and one alleged fire, are spread across electrical, brake, latch, and powertrain components. These broadly mirror the systems implicated in the recalls. No NHTSA-tested sibling years exist for this model, so no crash-test data from adjacent years is available to provide supplementary context.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have any recalls?
The 2022 Silverado 3500 carries three recall campaigns. The first targets the automatic transmission control module software across a broad range of 2020-2022 GM trucks. The second addresses a powered tailgate latch failure affecting 2020-2024 heavy-duty Silverado and Sierra models. The third, issued as a park-outside directive, involves the hydraulic power-assist electric brake control module on 2021-2022 heavy-duty GM trucks, meaning owners were advised not to park the vehicle in an enclosed structure.
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 // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Owners have filed 26 unverified complaints with NHTSA against the 2022 Silverado 3500. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 5 reports, followed by Latches/Locks/Linkages, Service Brakes, and Unknown or Other categories at 4 reports each, plus Powertrain and Engine each drawing 3 reported allegations. Two complaints allege a crash event and one alleges a fire. These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed findings.
26 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
The 2022 Silverado 3500 carries a notable safety advisory: owners and prospective buyers should verify resolution of the park-outside brake directive. This is one of three recall campaigns issued for the model year. An unresolved recall transfers with the vehicle to the new owner, necessitating a VIN-specific check through nhtsa.gov.
- The 2022 Silverado 3500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- A park-outside recall directive was issued for 2021-2022 heavy-duty GM trucks due to an electric brake control module defect, meaning owners of affected units were advised against parking in enclosed structures until the remedy was performed.
- A separate recall covers a powered tailgate latch that may fail on 2020-2024 Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks, a component also appearing among the top complaint categories with four unverified owner allegations.
- Owner-reported complaints total 26, with the Electrical System as the most frequently cited component at five alleged reports, and two complaints alleging a crash event and one alleging a fire, all of which are unverified allegations filed with NHTSA.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 places
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 safety questions
Was the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 26 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 26 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.