2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 power train problems
179 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Traveling on interstate highway at 70 mph when the truck engine went to idle and transmission tried to go into park. The dash just flashes "service transmission" and and other warnings. Engine still runs but can't shift out of park. Shifter is not responding to move the truck. Engine can't come off…”
filed Sep 19, 2026
“The vehicle intermittently experiences transmission or drivetrain slipping, shuddering or juddering, and shaking while being driven. The symptoms are inconsistent and there is currently no check-engine warning light. The problem has not yet been diagnosed or confirmed by a dealer. I am concerned…”
filed Sep 18, 2026
“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shuddered and shifted hard. There was an abnormally loud thumping sound coming from the engine compartment while accelerating. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed; however…”
filed Sep 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock upCampaign 26V083000 · Feb 12, 2026
- Transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-upCampaign 24V797000 · Oct 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 18 | 18% |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 19 | 19% |
| 2024 Silverado 1500 | 94 | 31% |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 105 | 28% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 234 | 29% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 225 | 31% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 325 | 30% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 171 | 33% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 191 | 27% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 192 | 24% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 136 | 12% |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 154 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.