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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Common Problems

Ranked from 42 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium
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6 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Tailgate opens and closes unexpectedly while driving or in park

    23complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The tailgate opens and closes on its own, potentially leading to items falling out of the truck bed.

  2. 2

    Tailgate Malfunction

    9complaints
    High severityOther

    The tailgate opens unexpectedly, posing a safety risk.

  3. 3

    Key gets stuck in ignition after turning off the vehicle

    6complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The key often gets stuck in the ignition after the vehicle is turned off, requiring multiple attempts to remove it.

  4. 4

    Transmission hesitation and acceleration issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission hesitates to accelerate, causing the vehicle to lose power and struggle to move.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 24V797000

  5. 5

    Shift to Park Warning

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The vehicle displays a 'shift to park' warning when already in park, leading to potential battery drain and vehicle lockout issues.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Backup Camera Issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The rear back-up camera is intermittent and displays errors, affecting visibility and safety during reversing.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 25002016 Chevrolet Silverado 25002017 Chevrolet Silverado 25002021 Chevrolet Silverado 25002024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500All NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.