2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11763113 (filed 09/09/2026): “Chevrolet had a tail gate recall on the silverado vehicles due to the rear tailgate opening on its own while driving down the road. i had this recall completed by my local chevrolet dealer and the problem got progressively worse. this causes physical damage and safety concerns if the truck bed is lo…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11761490 (filed 09/02/2026): “The vehicle will not allow the truck to be turned off everytime, it states the truck must be in park to be turned off, and the truck is in park. the engine lost power and staleld twice, and loses accelerator power multiple times. the transmission has dis-engaged 3 times. all of this since july 2026.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11745638 (filed 06/22/2026): “The contact owns a 2022 chevrolet silverado 2500. while driving at an undisclosed speed with a camper trailer attached, the integrated trailer brake controller failed to operate correctly, causing the camper to experience severe braking failures and the vehicle failed to slow down properly. the cont…”
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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