The vehicle was in a collision that occurred to the front of the vehicle causing the seat belts to lock up a burst of compressed air to come from the dash, the hazards to engage and the dome lights to engage, the vehicle then was taken into get repaired at a certified dealership, after dealing with the dealership and General Motors we find out the sensor did engage for the airbags to deploy but…
2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD electrical problems
moderate 21 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
21
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
1crash
What stands out
Among the 6 model years of Chevrolet Silverado HD in our records for electrical problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
Electrical accounts for 24% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 7 categories tracked.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2022 Silverado HD electrical cluster shows nine distinct failure modes affecting safety and drivability. Trailer brake controller failures top the list—multiple owners report the electronic controller disconnects and reconnects repeatedly while towing, cycling brakes on and off unpredictably. The issue persists across different trailers, and dealer diagnostics have not fixed it. Related battery drain from trailer brake faults has left trucks unable to start.
Tailgate electrical gremlins appear in multiple complaints. The tailgate opens and closes on its own while driving or parked, sometimes dropping cargo. Water intrusion into internal tailgate components causes repeated activation. Several owners cite recall numbers that don't cover their VINs despite identical year/make/model.
Additional electrical snags include electronic parking brake engagement without driver input, backup camera intermittent failure (image goes black), and ignition key lock-up where the key will not turn fully off. The shifter displays "Shift to Park" messages and won't lock the vehicle after shutdown. One owner describes sudden loss of power during freeway driving—the dealer confirmed a sensor fault, but the manufacturer has intentionally programmed the truck to reduce power when it detects repairs are needed. An airbag deployment failure during a front-end collision shows the sensor triggered but the bags failed to deploy properly, with the dealer replacing only the baffle without investigating why.
Same Chevrolet Silverado HD electrical reports on nearby years: 2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2023 · 2024
Failure modes owners describe
Trailer Brake Controller Malfunction
Electronic trailer brake controller disconnects and reconnects intermittently, causing trailer brakes to cycle on and off unpredictably. Occurs consistently when towing. Problem persists across multiple trailers, isolating the issue to the truck's system. Dealer diagnostics and component replacement (trailer plug) have not resolved it.
When: Anytime while towing
Symptoms owners cite: Trailer brakes turning off and on repeatedly; Unsafe towing conditions with unpredictable brake functionality; Same issue occurs with multiple different trailers
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer changed trailer plug; issue not resolved. Suspected controller failure.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer reports no problem found with controller; no recalls identified for this issue
Tailgate Opens Unexpectedly
Tailgate opens and closes on its own while driving, parked, or at rest—even when not commanded and when remote is not in use. Water damage to internal components reported in one case. Vehicle model appears on recall list, but specific VINs are not included in recall scope. Multiple owners report dropping cargo or potential hazard to other vehicles.
When: Intermittent; occurs while driving and while parked
Symptoms owners cite: Tailgate opens autonomously while driving; Tailgate opens while parked with remote not in use; Tailgate continues to open and close repeatedly; Loss of cargo through open tailgate; Tailgate damage from impacting garage door
Repairs/costs cited: Water damage to internal tailgate components noted; internal components require replacement.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall N232426400 and N232426401 exist for other 2022 Silverado HD units; affected owners' VINs are not included in recall scope despite matching year/make/model
Electronic Parking Brake Engagement Without Command
Electronic parking brake engages while driving or during normal operation despite not being set. Occurs intermittently and creates risk of sudden loss of vehicle control. Unintended engagement felt and heard by driver.
When: Intermittent; 6 to 7 times reported in February 2024 at 6,500 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Parking brake engages without driver input; Vehicle feels and sounds like brake is applied; Risk of unintended engagement while at highway speed
Airbag Deployment Failure
During front-end collision, airbag sensor triggered but airbags failed to deploy properly or break through dashboard. Seat belts locked, hazards and dome lights engaged, but primary safety system did not function. Dealer replaced airbag baffle without investigating root cause.
When: During front-end collision
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag sensor engagement without proper airbag deployment; Airbags failed to break through dash; Burst of compressed air from dash; Seat belts locked during collision
Repairs/costs cited: Airbag baffle replaced by dealership
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership and manufacturer declined further investigation; replaced airbag baffle only
Backup Camera Intermittent Failure
Rear backup camera goes black or displays 'not working' message intermittently, with failures increasing in frequency. Creates safety hazard when reversing due to vehicle size and camera dependence.
When: Intermittent and increasing in frequency
Symptoms owners cite: Backup camera screen goes black; Camera not working icon displays; Failures becoming more frequent
Ignition Key Does Not Return to Off Position
Keyed ignition does not turn fully to off position for key removal. Mechanism locks and requires waiting several minutes for release. Occurs on multiple vehicles with same model year, suggesting systemic issue.
When: After driving and attempting to turn off truck
Symptoms owners cite: Key will not turn completely to off position; Key lock mechanism sticks and requires multiple attempts or prolonged waiting; Unable to remove key immediately after engine shutdown
Shifter Does Not Engage Park; 'Shift to Park' Message
Vehicle displays persistent 'Shift to Park' message and does not lock after shutdown despite shifter being in park position. Requires repeated shifter manipulation to clear error and enable locking.
When: After shutdown and park engagement
Symptoms owners cite: Persistent 'Shift to Park' message on display; Vehicle will not lock after being shut off; Shifter does not register park position properly
Repairs/costs cited: Wiggling shifter multiple times clears message temporarily
Power Loss Due to Limp Mode Activation
Engine loses power abruptly during highway driving, reducing truck to unsafe speed. Manufacturer has programmed onboard computer to trigger limp mode (intentional power reduction) when sensor faults are detected. One report documents near-collision with semi-truck resulting from sudden loss of acceleration.
When: Intermittent; one incident during freeway merge
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden loss of engine power during driving; Vehicle unable to accelerate normally; Limp mode engaged due to sensor fault
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer identified sensor failure as cause
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer programmed limp mode activation for certain repairs needed; this is intentional design
Trailer Brake System Fault with Battery Drain
Service trailer brake system fault message appears and causes battery to drain, resulting in failure to start. Electrical fault in brake system creates secondary vehicle reliability issue.
When: Not specified in complaint
Symptoms owners cite: Service trailer brake system fault message; Battery drain; Vehicle failure to start
Synthesized from 21 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
The tail gate opens when parked and remote is on the counter. Tail gate now has damage from opening on its own and hitting the garage door. This has happened on multiple occasions and in multiple scenarios.
There are recalls on other chevy with different vin numbers. On this truck the automatic tail gate keeps ope ing and closing and opening when driving down the road, I have been lucky not to loose stuff out the back when it decides to open while driving down the road.
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 21 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 21 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 21,463 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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