2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Transmission Problems

187 owners have reported transmission & drivetrain problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 to NHTSA — 29% of all 650 complaints for this model year. The typical failure happened around 60,000 miles. That ranks #6 of 30 Silverado 1500 model years for transmission complaints (a typical year has 27). 2 related recalls have been issued.

187complaints
60ktypical miles
2related recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries

Which parts fail

  • Automatic transmission
    2
  • Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)
    1
  • Automatic transmission › Torque converter
    1

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

  • Under 25k
    935%
  • 25k–50k
    312%
  • 50k–75k
    415%
  • 75k–100k
    831%
  • 100k–150k
    28%
  • 150k+
    00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds in inclement weather, the ESC warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while making minor steering adjustments or turning to the right or the left, the vehicle skidded. The contact was able to make an adjustment to the steering wheel to regain control of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was idling roughly and was vibrating noticeably while stopped at a traffic light or while slowing down for traffic. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. Recently, while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the RPMs elevated to 4,500 RPM. …

92,000 miles · May 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that when the speed increased above 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked forward, and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with two failed cylinders. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be rebuilt or replaced. The vehicle was repaired with a rebuilt engine. In addition, the contact's husband stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was started, and the contact's husband noticed a metal grinding sound coming from the engine compartment. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. …

10,000 miles · Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled while attempting to accelerate, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the rear wheels locked up due to the failure. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road but was unable to exceed 3 MPH. The vehicle was restarted. There was a burning oil odor, but the contact was unsure if the odor was coming from the vehicle or another vehicle nearby. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and DTC: P0700 (Transmission Control System) and P2714 (Pressure Control Solenoid Performance/Stuck Off) were retrieved. The contact was informed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …

82,000 miles · Aug 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated, lost automotive power, shifted to neutral, and then shifted into park. During the failure, the contact depressed the brake pedal and pressed the start button for approximately 10 seconds to restart the vehicle. The failure had occurred five times, and the contact was able to reset the computer and restart the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil, and the transmission was shifting hard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the engine in the vehicle was a replacement engine. The dealer had not diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and a case was opened. …

4,000 miles · Apr 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted, bucked, and jerked. No warning light illuminated. There was no failure notification from the vehicle mobile app. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V083000 (Power Train), but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the transmission fluid, the transmission filter, and the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The local dealer was contacted, but no assistance was provided because the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for warranty coverage. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

89,000 miles · Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the rear wheels locked up, causing the vehicle to drive off the roadway. The vehicle was still running; however, when the contact attempted to shift into reverse(R) to get back onto the roadway, the message "Conditions not Correct for Shift" was displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and DTC: P2724 and P0700 were retrieved. The dealer determined that the valve body needed to be replaced. The dealer associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V083000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 76,642.

77,000 miles · Mar 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park(P). The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, the gear shifter remained stuck in park(P). The contact stated that the message to "Shift to Park(P) was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that after several minutes, the message and an abnormal sound had disappeared. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wiring on the gear shifter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that a representative would provide a callback. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

59,000 miles · Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to decelerate, the vehicle briefly surged forward. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V797000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.

90,000 miles · Apr 2025

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, cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission fluid needed to be flushed and refilled. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, and an oil leak was found. The contact was informed that a software update was needed, and that several unknown parts in the engine and a wiring harness and oil cooler needed to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

15,000 miles · Sep 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly hard shifted and the check engine warning light along with the reduced engine power warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with trouble codes P0700, indicating a transmission control module (TCM) failure, and P2717, indicating a pressure control solenoid failure. The contact was informed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

120,000 miles · May 2026

Related recalls

Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module › Software

NHTSA recall 26V-083 · Feb 12, 2026 · 1,055 vehicles

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, 3500, and 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles that may have been repaired incorrectly under recall 24V797. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock up.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Fluid/lubricant › Valves/valve body

NHTSA recall 24V-797 · Oct 24, 2024 · 463,295 vehicles

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines. The transmission control valve may fail and cause the rear wheels to lock-up.

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…

Transmission complaints in other Silverado 1500 years

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Transmission complaints per model year, Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

NHTSA has 187 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 29% of the model year's 650 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (2 mentions).

Is there a recall for 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission problems?

Yes — NHTSA recall 26V-083 (software, Feb 12, 2026); NHTSA recall 24V-797 (valves/valve body, Oct 24, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

At what mileage do 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission problems start?

Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 35% before 25,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.