2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Review

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 had a bit of a rough start when it was last redesigned in 2019. Since then, it has undergone numerous changes and upgrades to make up for its initial shortcomings. The 2022 Silverado 1500 gets the most significant changes yet, with a much-improved interior and larger infotainment screen, a restyled front end, a revised engine lineup and a new ZR2 model with a focus on off-road capabilities.

Greeting passengers on the LT trim level and above is an impressive-looking 13.4-inch horizontally oriented touchscreen that flows into the now fully digital and configurable instrument panel. Highlights of other changes to the interior are a redesigned center console, new seats and upgraded trim materials. The gear shifter has moved from a column-mounted stalk to a more car-like drive selector. Overall, the new layout is easier to use and much more in line with the modern and thoughtful interiors that buyers have come to expect from a full-size pickup truck.

For 2022, Chevrolet has dropped the 4.3-liter V6 engine from the Silverado's lineup, leaving it with four available engines. The Silverado's turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine has been given a healthy increase in torque over last year's model — it now makes a stout 430 lb-ft, up from 348 lb-ft. Changes to the eight-speed transmission have also been made to take advantage of the 2.7-liter engine's newfound torque; this combo should enhance acceleration while still being reasonably fuel-efficient. The Silverado's two V8s and diesel-powered six-cylinder are still available.

The new Silverado ZR2 is similar to the midsize Colorado ZR2 and has a number of enhancements to give it greater off-road ability. Special suspension dampers and uniquely tuned springs provide greater wheel articulation and control for rock crawling. The ZR2 also comes with locking front and rear differentials, model-specific skid plates, 33-inch off-road tires and a redesigned steel front bumper for increased clearance. Just know that the ZR2 isn't as isn't as specialized for high-speed desert driving as the Ford F-150 Raptor and Ram 1500 TRX.

All of these improvements help to make the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 more competitive with the Toyota Tundra that was just redesigned for this year. It's still outclassed by the Edmunds Top Rated Ford F-150 and praiseworthy Ram 1500, but the Silverado now deserves consideration in this very competitive class. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for our full evaluation of this full-size truck's performance, utility and more.

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup available in nine trim levels: Work Truck (WT), Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, ZR2, LTZ and High Country. Like most full-size trucks, the Silverado is offered in varying cab and bed configurations, including two-door regular cab, four-door extended cab (Double Cab), and four-door crew cab with full-size rear doors and generous rear seat room.