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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 is a 420-hp 6.2-liter with a 10-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $68,400 MSRP.

It makes 420 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 460 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 17 mpg highway.

The Silverado 1500 measures 232.8 inches long on a 147.5-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$68,400
MSRP with Destination$70,195
Destination Charge$1,795
Engine
Engine Type6.2L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management
Displacement6.2 L
Horsepower420 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm (SAE certified) rpm
ValvetrainOverhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing
Bore and Stroke103.25 x 92
Injection TypeDirect high-pressure fuel injection with Dynamic Fuel Management
Drivetrain
Drive Type4WD (Crew Cab representative config)
Differential Type3.23 axle ratio
Transmission
Transmission10-speed automatic (10L80)
1st Gear4.7
2nd Gear2.99
3rd Gear2.15
4th Gear1.77
5th Gear1.52
6th Gear1.28
7th Gear1
8th Gear0.85
9th Gear0.69
10th Gear0.64
Reverse4.87
Fuel Economy
City14 MPG
Highway17 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent coil-over-shock with Multimatic DSSV dampers and specific springs
Rear SuspensionSolid axle with semi-elliptic variable-rate multileaf springs, Multimatic DSSV dampers and specific springs
Brakes
Front Brake CalipersFour-wheel disc, electro-hydraulic power assist with ABS
Front Brake Disc13.0 x 1.18 in (330 x 30 mm), vented Duralife rotor
Rear Brake Disc13.6 x 0.79 in (345 x 20 mm), vented Duralife rotor
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18-in x 8.5-in aluminum
Wheels Rear18-in x 8.5-in aluminum
Tires FrontLT275/70R18 Goodyear Wrangler Territory
Tires RearLT275/70R18 Goodyear Wrangler Territory
Dimensions & Weight
Length232.8 in
Width81.2 in
Height78.7 in
Wheelbase147.5 in
Interior
Headroom Front43 in
Headroom Rear40.1 in
Legroom Front44.5 in
Legroom Rear43.4 in
Shoulder Room Front64.5 in
Shoulder Room Rear64 in
Hip Room Front60.8 in
Hip Room Rear59.3 in

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (19.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD
Other tested variants (5)
  • 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD: overall not rated
  • 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD: overall not rated
  • 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 2WD: 5 ★ overall
  • 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 2WD: overall not rated
  • 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 2WD: overall not rated

Recalls

6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Feb 12, 2026 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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.

Consequence: Rear wheel lock up increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles and update the transmission control software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252516560. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V083000

Apr 24, 2025 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Consequence: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

NHTSA campaign 25V274000

Oct 24, 2024 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

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.

Consequence: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

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 defective control valve. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2024. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454440.

NHTSA campaign 24V797000

Dec 8, 2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

NHTSA campaign 22V903000

Nov 23, 2022 · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. The sensing diagnostic module (SDM) was left in manufacturing mode and not activated at the assembly plant prior to shipment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence: An SDM in manufacturing mode will not deploy the vehicle's air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: Dealers returned the vehicles to the GM assembly plant and the sensing diagnostic modules were activated. The vehicles had not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222387870.

NHTSA campaign 22V873000

Jun 30, 2022 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

General Motors (GM) has decided that certain 2022 model year Chevrolet Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles equipped with an accessory sport bar. The accessory sport bar contains a high-mounted brake light that may not function. In addition, it may block the vehicle's existing high-mounted brake light. As such, these vehicles may fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence: An inoperative high-mounted brake light can reduce visibility to other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the installation of the accessory bar and provide the correct vehicle wiring, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 10, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 27, 2023. Owners may contact GM's customer service on 1-888-988-7267 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.. GM's recall number for this recall is N222368110.

NHTSA campaign 22V463000

650 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2022 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500

Owner Complaints

650 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 (11 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine256
Power Train187
Electrical System140
Unknown Or Other60
Service Brakes57
Fuel/Propulsion System43
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 19, 2026 · Engine
“I own a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country with the 6.2L V8 (L87), covered by Recall 25V-274. I believe the remedy does not establish that my vehicle is safe, and GM has declined to confirm…”
Oct 15, 2026 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH with cruise control engaged, the vehicle suddenly lost speed, the check engine warning…”
Oct 15, 2026 · Back Over Prevention, Equipment
“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while in Reverse (R), the rear-view camera displayed a blank image. Additionally, the contact stated that the infotainment…”
Oct 14, 2026 · Steering, Electrical System
“While driving at a low speed power steering failed. This happened on two separate occasions once while turning into a parking lot the other while doing a u turn. On both occasions I was almost in a…”
Oct 14, 2026 · Unknown Or Other, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“As I was driving, the vehicle threw a CEL and I saw the RPM’s fall. This happened multiple times, twice at an all-way stop sign, and once at a major intersection resulting in me being stranded with my…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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