2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: Identify the Version Before Buying

The U.S.-market 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes in two versions: the carryover Silverado 1500 LTD and the refreshed Silverado 1500. Identify which one a used listing shows before comparing its interior, engine or towing rating. LTD means “Limited”; it is a model designation, not a luxury trim. Parkway Chevrolet’s model-year explanation describes it as the holdover preceding the refresh.

The refreshed truck brings the redesigned cabin on LT and higher trims, a stronger 2.7L turbo engine and the first Silverado ZR2. Chevrolet announced spring 2022 dealership arrival for the refresh in its launch announcement, reproduced by Velocity Journal.

How to tell LTD from the refreshed truck

Identification point	2022 Silverado 1500 LTD	Refreshed 2022 Silverado 1500
Design	Carryover pre-refresh design	Revised front-end styling
LT-and-higher cabin	Previous dashboard and smaller touchscreen	Redesigned dashboard, 13.4-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital driver display
2.7L turbo torque	348 lb-ft	430 lb-ft
ZR2	Not in the eight-trim lineup	Added for 2022

Sources: LTD lineup and cabin details, Kelley Blue Book’s LTD 2.7L specifications and Chevrolet’s refreshed-model brochure.

A small touchscreen does not automatically mean LTD. The refreshed WT, Custom and Custom Trail Boss do not receive the LT-and-higher redesigned cabin. Ask for the original window sticker or VIN-specific build information rather than relying on a listing’s model name or stock photos.

Engines and transmissions

These are the refreshed truck’s engine specifications—not a combined LTD/refreshed table.

Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Retail automatic transmission
2.7L Turbo High-Output four-cylinder	310 hp	430 lb-ft	8-speed
5.3L EcoTec3 V8	355 hp	383 lb-ft	10-speed
6.2L EcoTec3 V8	420 hp	460 lb-ft	10-speed
3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel inline-six, LM2	277 hp	460 lb-ft	10-speed

Chevrolet’s 2022 brochure supplies the ratings. Its commercial brochure also lists an 8-speed 5.3L option requiring a fleet or government order. Engine availability varies by trim, cab and drivetrain.

Do not assume every 2022 5.3L has the same transmission: Chevrolet’s towing guide, pages 38–39, lists LTD 5.3L configurations with both 8- and 10-speed automatics. Verify the actual transmission before ordering parts or choosing Silverado transmission fluid.

Cab, bed and overall length

The following dimensions apply to the refreshed 2022 Silverado 1500, rounded as Chevrolet publishes them in its brochure. Overall lengths are for the non-Trail-Boss/non-ZR2 configurations shown.

Cab and bed	Inside bed length at floor	Cargo volume	Overall truck length
Regular Cab, standard bed	79.4 in.	71.7 cu. ft.	210.9 in.
Regular Cab, long bed	98.2 in.	89.1 cu. ft.	229.6 in.
Double Cab, standard bed	79.4 in.	71.7 cu. ft.	231.9 in.
Crew Cab, short bed	69.9 in.	62.9 cu. ft.	231.9 in.
Crew Cab, standard bed	79.4 in.	71.7 cu. ft.	241.4 in.

All three bed sizes measure 71.4 inches wall to wall, 50.6 inches between the wheelhousings and 22.4 inches inside bed height. Crew Cab rear legroom is 43.4 inches versus 35.2 inches in the Double Cab. See Chevrolet’s dimensions table.

For hauling and parking:

• Regular Cab long bed: The published dimensions leave room for a nominal 48-by-96-inch plywood sheet between the wheelhousings and within the floor length with the tailgate closed. Check actual clearance; liners and installed equipment can reduce it.
• Crew Cab standard bed: Gains about 9.5 inches of bed floor over the short bed, but also adds about 9.5 inches of overall length.
• Double Cab standard bed: Provides the longer bed at roughly the same overall length as a Crew Cab short bed, with less rear-seat legroom.

Measure the actual truck if garage clearance is tight. Trail Boss and ZR2 dimensions differ; for example, Chevrolet lists the refreshed short-bed ZR2 at 232.8 inches long and 78.7 inches high. For broader comparisons, see our Silverado bed dimensions guide.

Towing: the version matters even when the maximum matches

Chevrolet lists 13,300 pounds maximum towing for both the LTD and refreshed lineups, but the refresh adds a diesel configuration that reaches that maximum. Selected conventional-hitch ratings illustrate the difference:

Configuration	LTD	Refreshed
Double Cab standard bed, 2WD, 3.0L diesel without Max Trailering Package	9,300 lb	9,300 lb
Double Cab standard bed, 2WD, 3.0L diesel with Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels	Not listed	13,300 lb
Double Cab standard bed, 4x4, 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels	13,300 lb	13,300 lb
Crew Cab short bed ZR2, 4x4, 6.2L V8	Not offered	8,900 lb

Source: Chevrolet’s 2022 Trailering Guide, pages 33–34 and 38–39.

The ZR2’s 6.2L engine does not give it the lineup’s maximum tow rating. Its off-road configuration is a different buying choice from a Max Trailering truck.

Before matching a trailer, photograph the truck’s Trailering Information Label and loading/certification labels. Check trailer weight, tongue-load limit, payload, axle ratings and gross combination weight rating. Passengers, cargo, accessories and hitch load affect what remains available; Chevrolet’s guide explains these limits. Use the loaded trailer weight—not just its empty weight—to assess the match.

Which trim to shop—and what to verify

For the refreshed truck, WT and Custom emphasize utility and value; LT is the starting point for the redesigned large-screen cabin. RST adds body-color styling. Custom Trail Boss and LT Trail Boss add a 2-inch factory suspension lift, while ZR2 adds Multimatic DSSV dampers and front and rear electronic locking differentials. LTZ and High Country emphasize premium equipment. See Chevrolet’s trim descriptions.

Before buying a used example:

1. Verify installed equipment. Chevrolet’s 2022 brochure warns that supply-chain shortages affected feature availability. Test the equipment you want and request documentation for any promised retrofit.
2. Check recalls by VIN. Recall 25V-274, announced in April 2025, covers certain 2021–2024 Silverado 1500s with the 6.2L L87 V8 within a suspect manufacturing window—not every 2022 truck. GM identified connecting-rod/crankshaft defects that can cause engine failure and loss of propulsion. See GM’s NHTSA recall filing.
3. Request repair records as well as an open-recall check. NHTSA’s VIN lookup does not display safety recalls already repaired. For a 6.2L truck, obtain the applicable recall inspection or repair documentation. The recall remedy includes higher-viscosity oil, a new oil cap and a manual insert for vehicles that pass inspection; confirm the truck’s resulting service requirements rather than assuming its original oil specification still applies. GM’s recall bulletin explains the distinction.
4. Arrange an independent inspection. Include a cold start, diagnostic scan, transmission road test, underbody inspection and checks of the 4WD and trailering equipment where fitted.