2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 140 owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771043 (filed 10/14/2026): “Telmatic quit working gps the onstar sos feature…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771239 (filed 10/14/2026): “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 crash. the other vehicle had a slam on brakes to avoid my truck. the message on the dashboard was “ser…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771000 (filed 10/13/2026): “I was at a stop light. let my foot off brake vehicle revved up and i launched into a vehicle in front of me. check engine light was on before. blinking, esc fault , forward collision detection was not working, traction control service light. throttle body control issue detected code p0205. valve tim…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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