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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Silverado 3500 HD.

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD is the heavy-duty variant of Chevrolet’s full-size truck line, carrying a 10.0-quart oil capacity and calling for 15W-40 or 5W-40 viscosity to match its severe-service workload. Reliability data for this model year records 27 owner complaints, with the most common area labeled “Unknown Or Other,” plus 3 recalls. That single-year record is a narrow slice of the model’s overall reliability history, so researchers should treat it as a snapshot rather than a complete verdict on long-term dependability.

Model year20262025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity10.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type15W-40 / 5W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque140.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 This vehicle requires 2 batteries. · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731742. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 This vehicle requires 2 batteries. · 730 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT275/65R20/E 126/123SOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731742 alt 12684038
Engine air filter84121219 alt 84554703
Fuel filter13539108
Spark plug12622441
Battery88865934 alt 88866309
Front wiper blades84578275
Serpentine belt12732707 alt 12658178
Thermostat12680544 alt 12680457
Cabin air filter13508023 alt 84987523

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length241.3 in
Overall width81.1 in
Overall height75.6 in
Wheelbase156.7 in
Curb weight4674 lb
Track (front / rear)68.1 / 68.1 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 10.0 qt of 15W-40 / 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 140.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6-Speed
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity2.11 pints
Engine Coolant Capacity30.1 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity15.5 qt
Engine Oil15W-40 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity10.0 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts140.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-7-8-4-5-6-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.037-0.043" in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.40 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque55.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque221.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.516
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.535
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.001"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: All Inside Hex Style Bolts: 40°, Step 4: All Except Inside Hex Style Bolts: 60°59 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: All Inside Hex Style Bolts: 40°, Step 4: All Except Inside Hex Style Bolts: 60°59 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.43.7 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

At 6,000 miWheel Hub Nut (torque)
Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record shows only two prior model years: 1997 with 3 complaints and 0 recalls, and 1998 with 4 complaints and 0 recalls, indicating a modest rise in complaints and no recalls across that early span. For the 2022 Silverado 3500 HD, the data list top complaint areas as Unknown Or Other (4), Power Train (3), Engine (3), and Service Brakes (3), plus 2 crash‑related complaints and 1 fire‑related complaint. No recall or investigation figures are supplied for 2022, and the year‑by‑year record does not contain any intervening years between 1998 and 2022, so the trend cannot be extended to place 2022 within a clear upward or downward arc. Consequently, the available information does not allow a definitive assessment of whether complaint frequency is improving or worsening for this model year. Takeaway: given the lack of comparative federal data for 2022 and surrounding years, there is insufficient evidence to label it a reliably good or bad year to buy without further inspection or additional sources.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
889
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
27
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 27 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other4
Power Train3
Engine3
Service Brakes3
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Visibility/Wiper2
Electrical System1
Steering,Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V758000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control ModuleReported 29/09/2021

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, and Sierra 3500 vehicles with electronic brake control modules (EBCM) replaced during vehicle assembly… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from other structures until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the BPMV assembly, free of charge. Owner notification…

24V060000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:LatchReported 01/02/2024

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with power-unlatching tailgates. The tailgate's electronic gate-release switch may short… Remedy: Owners are advised to check that the tailgate is closed and latched before driving. Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge. Owner…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 889 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT65322026-07-06Unknown Or OtherThe purpose of this PI is to inform dealer technicians of a normal cab pressure relief…
PIT5544J2026-06-24Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates information on a hydraulic rush type noise from…
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT65232026-06-10Unknown Or OtherThis PI provides diagnostic steps for dealer technicians to verify the condition and…
PIT65222026-06-10Unknown Or OtherThis PI advises dealers that if the K160 Brake System Control Module sets DTC P0606 along…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 batteryVehicles taking 10.0 qtEngine oil filter 12731742Engine air filter 84121219Fuel filter 13539108Spark plug 12622441

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Silverado 3500 HD take?

10.0 qt of 15W-40 CJ-4 or CK-4 only. Temperatures below 0°F 5W-40 may be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Silverado 3500 HD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.