“Installed nav system does not work and locks out other systems. Dangerous. GM has known this for over year and did not disclose.”
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is a carryover with no major changes. Its engines, five-trim lineup, styling, safety equipment, structure, and cabin technology remain fundamentally unchanged from 2021.
About the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
4th-generation Silverado HD (introduced for 2020), third model year and two years before the 2024 mid-cycle refresh
Chevrolet positions the Silverado 2500HD as a heavy-duty tool for substantial towing, hauling, and jobsite use without requiring the greater payload capacity of a 3500HD. Its identity centers on strong V8 power, a large steel cargo bed with built-in access steps, extensive trailer support, and cab choices ranging from basic work use to luxury-oriented daily driving. The broad trim range is a key differentiator for owners who need commercial capability but want different levels of comfort and technology.
For 2022, Chevrolet positioned the Silverado 2500HD range from the straightforward Work Truck to the luxury-focused High Country. Work Truck has durable flooring and essential towing hardware, LT adds an 8-inch touchscreen and trailer brake controller, and High Country brings leather seating, navigation, Bose audio, surround-view cameras, and extra trailer support.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter | V8, Turbo Diesel, 6.6 Liter / V8, 6.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 10-Spd Allison | Automatic, 10-Spd Allison | Automatic, 6-Spd HD | Automatic, 6-Spd HD | Automatic, 10-Spd Allison |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas | Diesel / Gas |
| Horsepower | 401–445 hp | 401–445 hp | 401–445 hp | 401–445 hp | 401–445 hp |
| Torque | 464–910 lb-ft | 464–910 lb-ft | 464–910 lb-ft | 464–910 lb-ft | 464–910 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 14500–18500 lb | 14500–18500 lb | 14500–18500 lb | 14500–18500 lb | 18500 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2–43.4 in | 35.2–43.4 in | 35.2–43.4 in | 35.2–43.4 in | 43.4 in |
| Seats | 3–6 | 6 | 6 | 3–6 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 4 | 4 | 2–4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Cruise Control | |||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| HID Headlights | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||||
| Power Mirrors | |||||
| Power Side Steps | |||||
| Side Steps | |||||
| Bluetooth | |||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| SD Card Slot | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| USB Ports | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||||
| Tilt Wheel | |||||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD compared with the 2021 model?
No major product changes separate the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD from the 2021 model. The main powertrains, five-trim lineup, styling, safety equipment, structure, and cabin technology carry over.
Did the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD get new engines or transmissions?
No, the 2022 Silverado 2500HD keeps the same 6.6-liter gas V8 and 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V8 powertrains used for 2021, along with their corresponding automatic transmissions.
Did the trim lineup change for the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?
No, the 2022 Silverado 2500HD retains the same five trims: Work Truck, Custom, LT, LTZ, and High Country.
Is the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD meaningfully different from the 2021 model?
No, the 2022 model does not offer a major model-year advantage over the 2021 truck. For a pre-owned buyer, condition, service history, cab and bed layout, trim, and engine are more important than the year alone.
What are the notable trim features on the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD?
The 2022 lineup ranges from the work-focused Work Truck to the luxury-focused High Country. LT has an 8-inch touchscreen and trailer brake controller, LTZ adds leather seating and wireless smartphone integration, and High Country includes navigation, Bose audio, surround-view cameras, and blind-zone monitoring.
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
4.2
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
(296 reviews)
“It is great for towing a travel trailer. It has every option I need to make me feel safe and comfortable.”
“This truck is excellent for towing capacity - if it were a diesel hybrid, it would be the best truck on the market.”