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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Silverado 1500.

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup whose powertrain maintenance centers on a 6.0-quart oil capacity using 5W-30 or 0W-30 viscosity, reflecting the engine options that anchor this generation of Chevy's light-duty truck platform. With 574 owner complaints logged—well below the model line's 2014 peak of 1,554 but notably higher than the 54 recorded for 2026—the 2022 sits in the middle of the Silverado's reliability arc, a position complicated by six recalls and the fact that engine issues top the complaint list. For researchers, that means the 2022 represents a year that improved on the worst of the Silverado's history while still carrying meaningful engine-related risk that buyers should weigh carefully.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 12727115. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12727115 alt 12731742
Engine air filter	84121219 alt 84121217
Fuel filter	13539108
Spark plug	12688094 alt 12622441
Battery	88864539 alt 88866098
Front wiper blades	84578275
Serpentine belt	12658178 alt 12669858
Thermostat	19420815 alt 12587397
Cabin air filter	13508023

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	241.3 in
Overall width	81.1 in
Overall height	75.6 in
Wheelbase	156.7 in
Curb weight	4674 lb
Track (front / rear)	68.1 / 68.1 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Silverado 1500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.7–6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.70 sec — 2022 LT Trail Boss Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2022	LT Trail Boss Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V8	5.70 sec	14.20 sec	420 hp	4x4
2022	ZR2 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V8	5.70 sec	14.20 sec	420 hp	4x4
2022	High Country 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V8	6.00 sec	14.40 sec	420 hp	4x4
2022	ZR2 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V8	6.10 sec	14.60 sec	420 hp	4x4
2022	High Country 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V8	6.50 sec	14.80 sec	420 hp	4x4
2021	RST 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed)(Redline Edition) 6.2L V8	5.40 sec	14.00 sec	420 hp	4x4
2021	RST 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed)(Redline Edition) 6.2L V8	5.50 sec	14.00 sec	420 hp	4x4
2023	ZR2 6.2 Crew Cab (5'9.9" Bed) 6.2L V8	6.36 sec	14.83 sec	420 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 / 0W-30 engine oil, Rear: 8.6 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity	2.11 pints
Differential Gear Oil	Rear: 8.6
Engine Coolant Capacity	12.5 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity	13.8 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity	13.8 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity	13.3 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 0W-30

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	11.0 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head Instructions	Use new bolts only.
Cylinder Head Instructions	Use new bolts only.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	21.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.037-0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity	1.40 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Capacity	3.30 oz

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	50.0-94.0
RPM	43.0-58.0 @ Idle rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque	Front: NS, Rear: 30.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque	6.5
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.079" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement	Front: 1.102; Rear: 0.709
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Front: 1.122; Rear: 0.728
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation	.00024"
Maximum Rotor Runout	.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

26.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°, Step 3: 15°

26 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

18.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°

18 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

59.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 125°

59 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages

59.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: All Inside Hex Style Bolts: 130°, Step 3: All Except Inside Hex Style Bolts: 150°

59 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

65.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30°, Step 3: 15°

65 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

43.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°

43 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

37.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°, Step 3: 15°

37 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Windshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 75,000 mi	Hood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
At 150,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 logged 574 federal complaints, 6 recalls, and 3 investigations, with the most prominent complaint areas being the Engine (142), Power Train (91), and Electrical System (41), alongside 9 crash and 5 fire reports. In the context of the generation's federal record, 2022 sits on a clear downward trend following the massive complaint spikes in 2014 and 2019, representing a notable drop from the 763 complaints seen in 2021 and preceding a further decline to 346 complaints in 2023. Although the data does not specify the root causes of these failures, the steady reduction in overall complaint volume and recalls across these recent years implies that the manufacturer was actively resolving earlier generation flaws. This positions the 2022 model as a transitional, more refined year rather than the peak of the generation's troubles. For a buyer considering a used 2022 Silverado 1500, it represents a genuinely good year to buy within this generation's arc, offering measurably improved federal reliability metrics over the preceding years, provided you remain vigilant about potential engine and powertrain quirks.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

1521

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

574

Owner complaints

9 involved a crash · 5 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’97 ’99 ’09 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21’22’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 574 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine142

Power Train91

Electrical System41

Unknown Or Other25

Service Brakes21

Power Train,Engine18

Engine & Engine Cooling18

Fuel/Propulsion System13

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V463000Exterior Lighting:Brake LightsReported 30/06/2022

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… 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…

22V873000Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control ModuleReported 23/11/2022

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1521 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT6006D	2026-07-09	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates where to find the back antenna for learning new…
PIT6532	2026-07-06	Unknown Or Other	The purpose of this PI is to inform dealer technicians of a normal cab pressure relief…
PIT5910C	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the dome light off switch not…
PIT6476C	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	This preliminary information communicates an issue with a Service Brake system message…
PIT5966F	2026-06-23	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Silverado 1500 take?

6.0 qt of Dexos 1 Gen 2 5W-30; Temperatures below -20°F 0W-30 may be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Silverado 1500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.