One of the calmer recent years — most big risks are covered or checkable, plus one Sierra-only grille recall.

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. 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.

A recall unique to the 2022 Sierra 1500: on trucks with the chrome front grille deflector, the attachment points can fracture and the deflector can detach, becoming a road hazard. Dealers reinforce or repair the attachments free. It doesn't affect the Silverado. Confirm by VIN whether the truck has the deflector and whether the repair was done.

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, and VIN-check the seat program. On crew cabs, also check for rear-window leak staining.