NHTSA VEHICLE 16840
U.S. MARKET · MODEL YEAR REFERENCE
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — Specs, MPG, Safety & Recalls
33 EPA configurations across Rear-Wheel Drive and 4-Wheel Drive. Explore the differences below, with NHTSA safety candidates and model-year recall information kept in their source context.
Vehicle overview
Model year 2022- Make
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Silverado 1500
- Model year
- 2022
- EPA vehicle classes
- Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
- Fuel types available
- Diesel, Gasoline or E85, Regular, Premium
- Available EPA configurations
- 33
This page describes a model year, not one individual vehicle. Equipment and availability vary by configuration; a single engine or rating does not apply to every Silverado 1500.
Combined economy across configurations
Diesel21–26MPG4 configurations
E8511–12MPG3 configurations
Premium Gasoline14–17MPG6 configurations
Regular Gasoline15–20MPG23 configurations
Calculated minimum and maximum from this page’s EPA configurations, grouped by the same fuel and measurement unit. These ranges are not averages or ratings for every vehicle.
Configurations & fuel economy
EPA FuelEconomy.govEPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.
| EPA model / ID | Engine / cylinders | Fuel / technology | Drive / transmission | EPA fuel economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverado 2WDEPA 44580 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 3 L6 cylinders | DieselDiesel | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Diesel · MPG23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 387 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 44582 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 3 L6 cylinders | DieselDiesel | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Diesel · MPG22 city / 26 highway / 24 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 427 g/mile |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 44583 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 3 L6 cylinders | DieselDiesel | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Diesel · MPG20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 479 g/mile |
| Silverado 2WDEPA 44628 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Gasoline or E85FFV | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG15 city / 19 highway / 16 combined E85 · MPG11 city / 15 highway / 12 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 555 g/mile |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 44630 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Gasoline or E85FFV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG14 city / 16 highway / 15 combined E85 · MPG10 city / 12 highway / 11 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 610 g/mile |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 44631 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG14 city / 17 highway / 15 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 585 g/mile |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 44633 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 2.7 L4 cylinders | Regular | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG16 city / 18 highway / 17 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 522 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 44634 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG15 city / 19 highway / 16 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 545 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 44635 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Gasoline or E85FFV | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 6-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined E85 · MPG11 city / 13 highway / 12 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 555 g/mile |
| Silverado 2WDEPA 44727 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 505 g/mile |
| Silverado 2WDEPA 44728 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 2.7 L4 cylinders | Regular | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG19 city / 22 highway / 20 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 441 g/mile |
| Silverado 2WDEPA 44729 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 2.7 L4 cylinders | Regular | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG19 city / 22 highway / 20 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 441 g/mile |
| Silverado 2WDEPA 44730 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 502 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 44735 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 522 g/mile |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 44736 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 6.2 L8 cylinders | Premium | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Premium Gasoline · MPG13 city / 17 highway / 14 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 619 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 44737 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 6.2 L8 cylinders | Premium | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Premium Gasoline · MPG14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 555 g/mile |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 44738 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 6.2 L8 cylinders | Premium | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Premium Gasoline · MPG14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 566 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 44739 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 6.2 L8 cylinders | Premium | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Premium Gasoline · MPG14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 555 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 44740 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 6.2 L8 cylinders | Premium | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Premium Gasoline · MPG15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 529 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 44741 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 521 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 44742 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 2.7 L4 cylinders | Regular | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 486 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 44743 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 2.7 L4 cylinders | Regular | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG17 city / 20 highway / 18 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 489 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 44827 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG15 city / 19 highway / 17 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 526 g/mile |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 44828 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG14 city / 17 highway / 15 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 581 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WD ZR2EPA 45129 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 6.2 L8 cylinders | Premium | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Premium Gasoline · MPG14 city / 17 highway / 15 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 588 g/mile |
| Silverado 2WDEPA 45159 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 489 g/mile |
| Silverado 2WDEPA 45160 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 484 g/mile |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 45163 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG13 city / 17 highway / 15 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 593 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 45164 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 555 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 45165 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 556 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 45166 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG16 city / 20 highway / 18 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 506 g/mile |
| Silverado Mud Terrain Tires 4WDEPA 45167 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 5.3 L8 cylinders | Regular | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 8-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG14 city / 18 highway / 15 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 577 g/mile |
| Silverado 4WDEPA 45195 (opens in a new tab)Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 3 L6 cylinders | DieselDiesel | 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic 10-spd | Diesel · MPG22 city / 26 highway / 23 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 443 g/mile |
These are EPA estimates for the listed configurations, not a promise of real-world economy. Zero tailpipe CO₂ does not mean zero lifecycle emissions. Missing fields are not estimated.
Safety ratings
NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.
NHTSA VEHICLE 16844
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 2WD
NHTSA VEHICLE 16848
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 2WD
NHTSA VEHICLE 16852
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 4WD
NHTSA VEHICLE 16856
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD
NHTSA VEHICLE 16860
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/CC 4WD
Recall information
NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026Check recall eligibility with your VIN.
These campaigns relate to the model and year. They do not confirm that an individual vehicle is affected or that a repair has been completed. This is a stored snapshot, not a live recall check.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA (opens in a new tab)6 campaigns in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.
22V463000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSJune 30, 2022
Returned for: Silverado 1500
- Campaign number
- 22V463000
- Report date
- June 30, 2022
Summary
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."
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.
22V873000AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULENovember 23, 2022
Returned for: Silverado 1500
- Campaign number
- 22V873000
- Report date
- November 23, 2022
Summary
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."
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.
22V903000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREDecember 8, 2022
Returned for: Silverado 1500
- Campaign number
- 22V903000
- Report date
- December 8, 2022
Summary
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."
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.
24V797000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREOctober 24, 2024
Returned for: Silverado 1500
- Campaign number
- 24V797000
- Report date
- October 24, 2024
Summary
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.
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.
25V274000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALApril 24, 2025
Returned for: Silverado 1500
- Campaign number
- 25V274000
- Report date
- April 24, 2025
Summary
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.
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.
26V083000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREFebruary 12, 2026
Returned for: Silverado 1500
- Campaign number
- 26V083000
- Report date
- February 12, 2026
Summary
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.
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.
Data sources & last checked dates
Static public-data snapshotThis page is built from stored public data. Each date below belongs to that source’s stored snapshot; safety ratings and recalls can change after collection. EPA supplies configuration and economy data. NHTSA vPIC confirms model identity, not every engine or trim.
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- EPA vehicle 44580 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44582 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44583 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44628 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44630 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44631 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44633 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44634 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44635 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44727 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44728 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44729 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44730 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44735 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44736 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44737 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44738 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44739 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44740 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44741 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44742 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44743 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44827 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 44828 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 45129 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 45159 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 45160 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 45163 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 45164 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 45165 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 45166 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 45167 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 45195 (opens in a new tab)
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