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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: engine and transmission lead owner complaints

Engine issues are the most commonly reported problem, with owners describing unusual byproducts from the engine and, in some cases, fires. Powertrain and electrical system complaints are also widespread, covering transmission behavior and failures that leave the vehicle unable to shift into park after shutting off. Service brake complaints, though less frequent, include cases where braking and steering became unresponsive alongside multiple warning lights activating simultaneously.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 38%
Owners report the engine producing an unexplained black substance, and some complaints involve fire. · 3 fire · 1 injured
Power Train0 28%
Owners describe the transmission slipping between first and second gear on initial drives, with loss of acceleration until the transmission finds a gear, and dealerships unable to reproduce or diagnose the fault.
Electrical System safety 22%
Owners report that after shutting off the vehicle with the push-start feature, the vehicle fails to shift into park and begins rolling, with some complaints also involving fire or crashes. · 1 fire · 1 crash · 1 injured
Service Brakes safety 10%
Owners describe multiple warning lights activating simultaneously — including the check engine, ABS, parking brake, and traction control lights — accompanied by loss of braking ability and loss of steering control. · 1 crash
Fuel/Propulsion System0 6%
33 complaints (6%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries logged. Owners report check-engine warnings, poor fuel economy, and fuel-related smells.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 549 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.