One of the calmer recent years — most of the big risks are either covered or checkable.

The uncovered engine risk. On the 5.3L, DFM lifters can collapse — tick, misfire, power loss — for a $3,000–$10,000 repair with no recall, only a class action and reactive warranty coverage. A DFM disabler (~$150) is cheap prevention and a cold-start tick is the walk-away sign. On this year the 6.2L's risk is covered by recall while the 5.3L's isn't, so the engine choice shapes the risk.

2022 is the last year of the older 8-speed, which can shudder and shift harshly, but its costly control-valve failure is covered by GM's 15-year/150,000-mile Special Coverage from the in-service date, regardless of ownership — a new valve body free, with reimbursement for prior repairs. The 10-speed on other trims is the stronger unit. Test-drive for shudder and confirm the coverage window.

2022 is the tail end of the 2019–2022 crew-cab window-leak pattern — water at the sliding-pane seam reaching the headliner and floor, sometimes with mold or a failed defroster. GM replaced windows under warranty via bulletin, though leaks can recur. Check the rear headliner, floor behind the seats, and window tracks for staining and musty smell.

Owners report infotainment and backup-camera flicker/reset behavior, worse when cold or braking — usually a nuisance. Separately, GM ran a Customer Satisfaction Program for 2022–2023 trucks whose heated/ventilated front and rear seats were left non-functional by the semiconductor shortage. Exercise the screen, camera, and seat heaters/coolers on the test drive and VIN-check the seat program.