2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 574 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 overview page.
What owners report
“The truck randomly got a check engine light. I had to drive over 150 miles home and the whole time the dash said DEF empty…”NHTSA complaint 11535071 — filed 07/28/2023
“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unintendedly lunged forward and jerked…”NHTSA complaint 11528955 — filed 06/26/2023
“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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 158 of 574 complaints on file (27.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have in total?
574 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
