2022 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Review

Name: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Rating: 4.2 (13 reviews)

Price Range: $42,990 - $65,998

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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Review

byChristian Wardlaw^{Correspondent
Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at Edmunds and was the first editor-in-chief of Edmunds.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.}

Pros

Plenty of power
Roomy interior with lots of storage
Camera system with 15 viewing angles makes towing easier

Cons

Dated cabin design
High and wide hood inhibits forward visibility
Falls short of the best-in-class towing and payload ratings

What's new

Multi-Flex tailgate is available for all trim levels
New 20-inch wheel option with a beadlock design
Greenstone Metallic paint joins the color palette
Part of the fourth Silverado HD generation introduced for 2020

Overview

When you need the most towing and payload capacity available in a heavy-duty pickup truck, your choices include the Ford F-350 and F-450 Super Duty, the GMC Sierra 3500HD, the Ram 3500 Heavy Duty and the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. Each of these trucks has bragging rights in one way or another, and they're all competitive when it comes to maximum capabilities.

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Certified 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
LT Crew Cab
$58,874
great price
$7,009 below market
- 31,769 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8'2” bed, 6.6l, 8cyl
- i.g. Burton Chevrolet of Milford (111 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Milford, DE
SEE IT AT THE MILFORD CHEVY LOCATION, BLUETOOTH HANDS FREE PHONE, Backup Camera, LEATHER SEATING, 10-Speed Automatic, 4WD, Black Leather, 10-Way Power...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
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VIN: 1GC4YTEY9NF252375
Stock: 1251146A
Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
Listed since: 03-04-2025
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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
Work Truck Crew Cab
$46,737
fair price
$1,388 below market
- 64,030 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 8'2” bed, 6.6l, 8cyl
- Criswell Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Thurmont (41 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- USB Inputs
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Located in Thurmont, MD
2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck Black 170 Amp Alternator, 2-Speed Electronic Shift Transfer Case, 3.5" Diagonal Monochromatic Display DIC, ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GC4YSEYXNF363513
Stock: D240640A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-14-2024

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Depending on the configuration and drivetrain, the Chevy Silverado 3500HD can tow 36,000 pounds with a fifth-wheel/gooseneck-style trailer and can carry up to 7,442 pounds of payload. These numbers fall a little short relative to its rivals, but the Silverado 3500HD's high-strength steel Durabed offers more capacity than the competition at 89 cubic feet for the long cargo bed. The Silverado 3500HD also excels with regard to value as it has the lowest base price of this quartet of heavy-haulers.

Chevrolet redesigned the Silverado 3500HD for the 2020 model year and has made few changes since. That trend continues for the 2022 Silverado 3500HD. The handy Multi-Flex tailgate is now available for all trim levels, and Chevy is offering one new paint color and one new 20-inch wheel design. However, the truck's most glaring flaw — the cheap interior — remains. It will likely get a major upgrade next year, similar to the interior enhancements the Silverado 1500 light-duty model received this year.

Ultimately, your choice in a new heavy-duty truck comes down to personal preference and your budget. If you like the Silverado 3500HD, chances are you'll find it agreeable, even if it isn't at the top of its small competitive class.

Which Silverado 3500HD does Edmunds recommend?

Though the Silverado 3500HD is built for work, chances are you'll want it to have more than just the basics. That's why we recommend the LT trim, which is available with all three cab styles. The Silverado 3500HD LT has a more upscale interior than the more affordable Work Truck and serves as your ticket to a wider range of optional features that help you better configure the truck to personal preferences.

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2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD models

The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is available in regular-cab, double-cab (a four-door extended cab with a small back seat), and crew-cab configurations. All three cab styles marry to a long cargo bed, but the crew cab offers a shorter standard bed to improve maneuverability. Depending on the version you choose, the Silverado 3500HD offers a choice between WT (Work Truck), LT, LTZ and High Country trim levels.

A 6.6-liter gasoline-fueled V8 engine (401 horsepower, 464 lb-ft) is standard, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. A 6.6-liter diesel V8 (445 hp, 910 lb-ft) is an option and uses a 10-speed automatic. Both engines power the truck's rear wheels through a single or dual rear-wheel axle, and four-wheel drive is available.

WT
The entry-level Work Truck is budget-friendly but offers a short list of standard features:

18-inch steel wheels
All-terrain tires
Black bumpers and exterior trim
Trailering mirrors
Trailering equipment
Locking tailgate
Air conditioning
Tilt steering wheel
Manual door locks and windows (on regular cabs)
Power door locks and windows (on double and crew cabs)
Rubberized vinyl floor covering
Vinyl upholstery
40/20/40-split front bench seat
60/40-split folding rear bench seat (on double and crew cabs)
7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Two-speaker audio system on regular cab (six-speaker on double and crew cabs)
Bluetooth for two devices simultaneously
Two USB ports
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Safe teen driver monitoring system
Backup camera with hitch guidance lines
Rear seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle)

LT
Choose the LT trim level for a Silverado 3500HD that's also suited for use once the workweek is over. It adds:

18-inch alloy wheels
Chrome bumpers and grille trim
Power-adjustable, heated exterior mirrors
Tinted glass
Low-effort tailgate (Chevy's EZ Lift) with power lock and release
Trailer brake controller (allows adjustment of a trailer's brakes from the cab)
Cruise control
Steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls
Remote keyless entry
Cloth upholstery
Carpeting and vinyl floor mats
Underseat storage for front seat
4.2-inch digital driver information display in gauge cluster
8-inch touchscreen
Chevrolet Connected Services with onboard Wi-Fi
Satellite radio

LTZ
The LTZ trim level is only available with crew cabs. It adds more refinement and upscale details, such as:

Enhanced trailering technology (added security and monitoring)
Electronic variable steering assist (reduces long-distance fatigue)
Active electronic transfer case (4WD models only)
Additional chrome exterior trim
LED headlights, foglights and taillights
Power-folding/extending and auto-dimming exterior mirrors
Keyless entry and engine start
Remote engine start
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Leather upholstery
Power-adjustable, heated front seats with driver's seat memory
Household-style power outlets in cab and bed
Heated, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
8-inch high-definition touchscreen infotainment system
Additional second-row USB ports and 12-volt power outlet
120-volt AC outlet in the cabin and in the bed
Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Expanded version of satellite radio
High-definition backup camera with hitch guidance lines

High Country
This is the most luxurious version of the Silverado 3500HD, equipping the truck with:

Standard 4WD with push-button control of 4WD mode
20-inch polished alloy wheels
Body-color bumpers
Chrome side assist steps
Power-sliding rear window
LED cargo bed lighting
Spray-in bedliner
Power tailgate
Upgraded 8-inch driver information display
Navigation system
Front bucket seats with center storage console
Carpeted floor mats
Ventilated front seats
Bose premium sound system
Wireless smartphone charger
Bed-view camera
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Silverado 3500HD and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

Chevy offers many of the standard features found on the upper trim levels as options for the lower trims. Additionally, optional equipment highlights include:

Z71 off-road package (upgraded suspension, skid plates, hill descent control)
Power take-off system (converts engine power to operate electrical equipment)
Power-retractable side steps
Hard folding tonneau cover for the bed
Multi-Flex tailgate (offers several configurable settings for various cargo requirements)
Digital rearview mirror (allows you to see out the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
Trailering camera system (can display multiple trailer-based camera views on the touchscreen to aid with towing)
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

2.5/5Average

#16 out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks

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Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD from 2008-2022.}

$1,090/yr

vs. $752/yr
for Average Fullsize Truck

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.95x/yr

vs. 0.98x/yr
for Average Fullsize Truck

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

25.4%

vs. 19.9%
for Average Fullsize Truck

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Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Reviews

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Sadly disappointed

Sam, 10/07/2020

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD High Country 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (6.6L 8cyl 6A)

I came from a 2018 to a 2020 both High Country 3500hd diesel. I only have 2500 miles on it and not happy at all, usually put about 75k miles per year on them. Pluses, what I like better; silver color in high country, push button start and keyless entry, power up n down tailgate, bigger, LED headlights, rear view camera, power extending mirrors. DEF fluid on the side of truck instead … of under the hood. Negatives, what I hate about it; The engine has a noticeable thump thump thump while in idle that’s louder inside the cab, my 18 didn’t have that at all, super quiet inside so it’s a big difference in noise. I often sleep in the truck and it’s very annoying. Very rattly all over, gear shifter rattles as you drive, steering feels loose and shaky not like the 18 which felt like a regular hydraulic steering. It is much stiffer suspension for everyday driver compared to the 18. Seat belts are not height adjustable, hard for my 5’2” wife, a little low for me I’m 6’2”. The center console is just a huge big open area with no way to keep anything but a 12 pack in there organized. I purchased the $80 organizer tray which works except for it’s above the light and at night it’s completely dark because the light is below it and won’t shine on it. My 18 had a little pocket toward the front to at least have the registration or insurance card handy while the 2020 is just a huge open box. The poor planning and no thought of the light usage or practicality is dumbfounding to me. They got rid of the sun glasses compartment up high center on top. Cameras are worthless. The 18 had a factory installed echo master system, when you hit the turn signal the screen would show that camera, very useful for blind spots. The 2020 won’t do that, only if you have a trailer hooked up but without a trailer they don’t work. But the absolute worse thing about it for me and my type of work is the backup camera, it only has a fisheye view, which some may like because gives you a bigger view but it’s absolutely worthless to use as an actual backup camera. Why? Because it’s not an actual view of the area you need to back-in to, as if you’re going to hit the wall that’s 5 feet away because the fisheye makes it look like it’s next to the truck. Very annoying and not usable to backup. Another thing are the digital gauges, much smaller than the analogs from 18. White rings around the speedo and RPMs and red needles not typical green/blueish Chevy, annoying. CANNOT remove the white speed limit box on the dash screen, 18 you could. Sirius radio station search is less user friendly, when you change the channel it shows the station name but not what’s playing, my 18 would go to the station right away showing the artist playing and you could go all the way up n down until you found an artist or song you liked, rather than have to click twice just to see the info and then twice again to see the next station. Another huge problem is if you have an iPhone that is linked via Bluetooth, is that as soon as it pairs up it will drop your volume all the way down, so when you leave the truck the phone stays on silent. You can sit there and physically raise the volume while in the truck just to see it automatically drop again. Power seat motors are kind of windy, sounds like being forced when going up. Cargo lights should have switch inside bed. They got rid of the power pedal adjustment for 2020. 2 “spotlight” lights on each mirror have no light indicator in the inside to tell you if they’re on or which side is on. You have to cycle through while sitting inside, not very bright so hard to see unless very dark outside. Overall very disappointed, I had high hopes for this truck, I thought it was going to be a continuation and improvement on the 18s but they just changed it all up. Instead of keeping the proven good things. I don’t particularly care for the little wheels in the steering control instead of the up n down buttons the 18 has. If I was coming from a 2004-2015 truck I could see the great benefits but from a 2018 to a 2020 it’s definitely not an improvement. 10 speed feels super smooth but the 2018 did a better job at downshifting and slowing you down while trailering with the exhaust brake on and tow hauling. Now I’m finding myself really having to step on the brakes to slow down off freeway exit ramps. Sorry long review, just wish I may help someone with it, as I wish I woulda saw something along this review before I bought this 2020

2020 3500 dually LTZ

R Mark hoyle , 01/20/2020

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LTZ 4dr Crew Cab LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A)

Wow. The ride is smoother than any 2500/3500 I’ve ever ridden in and not far off from my 2016 suburban! I get 18-20mpg with no load at 70. Over 75 it dips to 15 mph quickly. 15mpg is my mixed driving number as well. Haven’t pulled a load yet (1500 miles so far). The 10 speed and the bed step and improved towing numbers was why I went with the Chevy. Getting in and out of the bed to hook …

Not What I had Expected

Fulton, 09/18/2022

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A)

Just got my new 2022 HD3500 Crewcab LB 4x4 LTZ Diesel, feels quite different than my same 2018 which I loved. Front seats are HORRIBLE, flat & firm, feels like you're sitting on wood, mileage is really bad, getting 11-13 mpg driving the same as before and getting 15-17 on the old truck. Front end has a "shake" or wobble, rear end makes noise on the freeway, the ride is also horrible …

6.6 gas is no slouch

Shane Thomson, 10/22/2020

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD LB (6.6L 8cyl 6A)

I came from 2017 2500 cummins to this 6.6gas and for all my family does its great. I tow a 33' Rv with a 7800dry weight and i load my 2000lb side by side on a riser in the box with then fuel and a 55gallon water tank and the Gas takes it no problem. I live in alberta and frequent the mountains and other then some real steap grades you dont notice its not diesel. At 60mph or 100kph it …

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2022 Silverado 3500HD Highlights

Type:

Crew Cab

Trim:

Work Truck

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$40,700
Engine Type	Gas
Seating	6 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Max Towing Capacity	20,000 lbs.
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Silverado 3500HD models:

Trailer Sway Control: Helps prevent jackknifing by applying the brakes to slow down and stabilize a trailer when sensors detect too much movement.
Lane Departure Warning: Alerts you if the truck begins drifting out of its lane.
Side Blind Zone Alert: Warns you when other vehicles are in the Silverado 3500HD's blind spots.

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