“The 4-cylinder engine is not smooth running at all. Really disappointed with it; it seems to lack power at times also.”
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a major mid-cycle refresh, but it arrived during a split model year. Early Silverado 1500 Limited trucks carried over from 2021, while later trucks received the new look, cabin, safety features, powertrain updates, and ZR2 trim.
About the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4th generation Silverado 1500 (2019-2024), mid-cycle refresh and split-year transition; early 2022 trucks are Silverado 1500 Limited carryovers, later 2022 trucks are the refreshed model.
Chevrolet positions Silverado 1500 as a full-size pickup with broad choice rather than a one-size-fits-all formula. The core appeal is doing real truck work while letting buyers move from simple fleet-grade trims to off-road and luxury versions without leaving the Silverado family. Chevrolet leans heavily on bed usefulness, towing tech, multiple engine choices including a diesel, and a trim ladder that can serve jobsite duty, family use, weekend towing, or serious trail driving.
The Work Truck and Custom remain the straightforward work-focused choices, while the refreshed LT becomes the everyday sweet spot with a 13.4-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital driver display. High Country emphasizes leather, premium audio, and comfort, while the new ZR2 pairs a 6.2-liter V8 with specialized shocks, locking front and rear differentials, skid plates, and an off-road front bumper.
What changed, by category
Styling
Refreshed trucks received revised front-end styling. Early 2022 Silverado 1500 Limited models retained the previous design.
Tech
Refreshed LT and higher trims received a redesigned cabin with a 13.4-inch center touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display.
Safety
Chevy Safety Assist became standard across the refreshed lineup.
Powertrain
The 2.7-liter turbo engine gained torque, the 3.0-liter diesel setup gained towing capability, and diesel power joined the Custom Trail Boss and LT Trail Boss.
Trim lineup
The ZR2 joined the lineup as a new off-road-focused trim with a 6.2-liter V8, specialized off-road shocks, locking front and rear differentials, skid plates, and a high-clearance steel front bumper.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter / 4-Cyl, HO, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 6.2 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 6.2 Liter / 4-Cyl, HO, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 6.2 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter / 4-Cyl, HO, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, 5.3 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter / V6, EcoTec3, 4.3 Liter / 4-Cyl, HO, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 6.2 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 6.2 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, HO, Turbo, 2.7 Liter | V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 6.2 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.7 Liter / V8, EcoTec3, DFM, 5.3 Liter / 6-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, HO, Turbo, 2.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 6-Spd HD w/Overdrive | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 10-Spd w/Overdrive / Automatic, 8-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD / 4WD | 4WD / 2WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Gas | Gas / Diesel | Diesel / Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel |
| MPG City | 15–23 mpg | 14–23 mpg | 14–23 mpg | 14 mpg | 17–19 mpg | 16–20 mpg | 14–23 mpg | 14–22 mpg | 15–22 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 19–31 mpg | 18–31 mpg | 18–31 mpg | 18 mpg | 20–22 mpg | 20–22 mpg | 18–31 mpg | 18–26 mpg | 20–26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 277–355 hp | 277–420 hp | 277–420 hp | 420 hp | 310 hp | 310–355 hp | 277–420 hp | 277–420 hp | 277–420 hp |
| Torque | 348–460 lb-ft | 383–460 lb-ft | 348–460 lb-ft | 460 lb-ft | 348–430 lb-ft | 348–518 lb-ft | 383–460 lb-ft | 383–460 lb-ft | 348–460 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 6600–13000 lb | 9500–12900 lb | 6600–13300 lb | 9100 lb | 7400–9000 lb | 7600–9500 lb | 9500–12900 lb | 9200–9600 lb | 7400–9200 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2–43.4 in | 43.4 in | 35.2–43.4 in | 43.4 in | 35.2–43.4 in | 35.2–43.4 in | 43.4 in | 43.4 in | 43.4 in |
| Seats | 6 | 5–6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3–6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2–4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Alarm System | |||||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||||||
| Cruise Control | |||||||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||||||
| Park Assist | |||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||||||
| 360 Camera | |||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||||
| HID Headlights | |||||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||||||
| Power Side Steps | |||||||||
| Privacy Glass | |||||||||
| Side Steps | |||||||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||||||||
| Navigation System | |||||||||
| Premium Audio | |||||||||
| SD Card Slot | |||||||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||||
| Tilt Wheel | |||||||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Why do some 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks have “Limited” in the name?
The Silverado 1500 Limited is the early-production 2022 carryover truck, which stayed close to the 2021 model. Later 2022 trucks received the major refresh, so shoppers should not assume every truck from this model year has the updated design and interior.
Which 2022 Silverado 1500 trims have the redesigned interior?
The refreshed LT and higher trims have the redesigned interior, including a 13.4-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital driver display. Refreshed Work Truck and Custom models received other updates but not this full cabin redesign, while early Limited trucks retained the older interior.
Did the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 add a ZR2 trim?
Yes, the ZR2 joined the Silverado 1500 lineup for 2022 as its flagship off-road trim. It has a 6.2-liter V8, specialized Multimatic shocks, locking front and rear differentials, skid plates, and a high-clearance steel front bumper.
Does every 2022 Silverado 1500 have Chevy Safety Assist?
No, Chevy Safety Assist became standard on the refreshed 2022 Silverado 1500 lineup, but early Silverado 1500 Limited trucks were carryover models. Equipment should be checked carefully when comparing trucks from this split model year.
Is a refreshed 2022 Silverado 1500 meaningfully different from a 2021 model?
Yes, a refreshed 2022 truck has substantial differences from a 2021 model, including revised front styling, standard Chevy Safety Assist, powertrain updates, and a much newer cabin on LT and higher trims. A 2022 Silverado 1500 Limited is much closer to the 2021 truck.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
4.1
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
(592 reviews)
“Great vehicle. Not sure why they removed outside unlock button from rear doors, was always a nice feature on previous Chevy 1500's. Also a better place for lights and 4 wheel drive controls could have been found. Too hidden and easy to bump on this model.”
“The 2.7 liter engine outperforms my expectations. The gas mileage is excellent. The comfort level outstanding.”