2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 571 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 overview page.
What owners report
“Vehicle engine blew up stopped running. I was driving up Highway 17 leaving Santa Cruz heading towards Sacramento when Engine failed was able to pull…”NHTSA complaint 11544180 — filed 09/12/2023
“7500 oil change, tire rotation multi vehicle inspection appt. With issues. - didn't do oil change/inspection. Because of major issue with transmission/engine. Vehicle running rough…”NHTSA complaint 11520054 — filed 05/02/2023
“Idling rough still. Even after bcm replacement a week ago. Messages for "key not found" only one more start allowed. Grinding noise like over cranking…”NHTSA complaint 11520048 — filed 05/02/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 218 of 571 complaints on file (38.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have in total?
571 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
