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Chevy Silverado Ranked Best Large Light-Duty Pickup In J.D. Power 2022 IQS

The Chevy Silverado 1500 has secured the top spot in the Large Light Duty Pickup segment, per the results of the latest 2022 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS).

For those readers who may be unaware, the annual J.D. Power IQS is now in its 36th year, ranking major car brands and individual vehicle models based on responses from new-vehicle lessees and owners. The latest 2022 study is based on survey responses from 84,165 individual 2022 model-year vehicle customers, all of whom were surveyed early in the ownership period. The study was fielded between February and May of 2022.

Those surveyed were required to answer 223 questions examining vehicle quality based on nine specific criteria, including powertrain, features, climate, controls and displays, exterior, driving assistance, infotainment, interior, seats, and driving experience. From these answers, J.D. Power then calculated scores using a metric dubbed Problems Per 100 vehicles, or PP100. A lower PP100 score indicates higher vehicle quality.

Individual models were also grouped into specific segments, with the light-duty Chevy Silverado 1500 taking top honors in the Large Light Duty Pickup segment. Runner-up models in the segment include the light-duty GMC Sierra 1500, as well as the Ford F-150.

Several other Chevy models also did quite well, with the Bow Tie brand securing six segment wins total. These include the Chevy Corvette (Premium Sporty Car), Chevy Equinox (Compact SUV), Chevy Malibu (Midsize Car), Chevy Silverado HD (Large Heavy Duty Pickup), and Chevy Tahoe (Large SUV).

Unsurprisingly, Chevrolet as a brand ranked high in the 2022 IQS, taking third-place overall among the 33 brands studied and ranked. J.D. Power gave Chevrolet a score of 147 PP100, while Buick was the top-ranked brand with a score of 139 PP100. Dodge placed second with a score of 143 PP100, while the industry average score was 180 PP100.

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Source: J.D. Power

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  1. how about info on how the retrofits are being handled? i have had my truck for 4 months and no info as to when it will be retro fitted

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    1. leo – I am in the same boat. I called the service department of the dealership I bought the truck and she had no idea on what I was talking about and told me to call my salesman. I called the sales department and they told me that this is all new to them and they think that the microchips will come in and be distributed to the vehicles by VIN Number. So long story short they have no idea. Not sure if GM is telling that much.

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      1. I work at a dealership and can tell you there’s been zero communication to us on if, when, or how this is going to be handled. All they sent out to us was a notice last fall that there would be retrofits at a later date. We haven’t heard anything since – just keep having people sign the forms and hope for the best…

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  2. No one cares about JD power!!!!! When will the auto industry learn that no customer gives a crap about that.

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    1. LOL I am good with JD Power it’s Consumer Reports that’s the joke.

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  3. I love my Silverado, it has been a great vehicle and I can’t wait to buy a new one in 23. I am keeping the old one to pass down to family members, no way I’m selling it.

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  4. I bought a 2022 LTD Duramax in March and so far so good, its a nice truck. The only gripe I have is I bought the RST with the Z&1 and Dark Essentials package. All the emblems except for the Z71 emblem are black and the exhaust sleeves are chrome. So I ordered the black exhaust sleeves and the black Z71 emblem. Now why wouldn’t GM include that on the package, especially since they sell the parts? I also would like to see GM offer a leveling kit like the do for the Colorado, this way I could get the dealership to install it and they will warranty it.

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  5. Single Cab , short bed ZR-2……..DO IT..!!!!!!!!! No one takes the family or neighbors off road……YA THINK???????

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    1. Single cab short bed with a real engine! Will buy it tomorrow!

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  6. “initial quality” lolololol

    consumer reports rates the 1500 as the least reliable halfton for a reason. they’re made in Mexico and GM should never have been allowed to do that, since GM got $11 billion from the US taxpayer that will never be repaid.

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    1. LOL, mine was built just up the road in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

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  7. Biden has Covid, it’s his first positive result as president!

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  8. How does Chevy and gmc not rank equal. Same platform, options, accessories and built in same factory. Point the the high level of BS in the survey and how little it really means to win.

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  9. I love my 2021 Cadillac XT5 AWD. It is a dream to drive, excellent design and gets many compliments.

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  10. I’m going with Silverado it’s the best looking

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  11. Bought a brand new one in 2021, have had 2 major valve failure and the 8 speed transmission has been a problem since day 1. Do your research before buying new Chevy they just aren’t good with all the fuel savings technology. Yes the 5.3 engine had valves dropped in the cylinder twice and its a common issue that grounds your truck for weeks even month cause all the parts are b/o

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    1. Marc – What issues do you have with the 8 speed?

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      1. John- it’s the worst transmission I’ve ever had. It shifts so hard, often times it’s in way too high of a gear and stutters the engine. It slips ever now and then and I’ve had it go into “neutral” at a stop signs where the rpm would go up but the truck won’t move a couple times. Oh and 1st to 2nd gear always kicks your head in the steering wheel and gm told me it works perfectly fine and everything is normal

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    2. I have a 2021 Silverado 1500 5.3 Ltz Z71 fully loaded beautiful truck no issues at 20,000 miles.

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  12. Chevy does not build pickups for the people that lives in the north east. They all turned to rust buckets! Look around at the 2013 models, around the upper wheel wells. And we paid half of our mortage payments on them. At the time of purchase I requsted to have it undercoated at the dealership, they told me that GM does not recomend undercoating. Now they use cheaper quality metal and put a plastic molding around the wheel wells. It would be a huge advantage for the people in the north east where rock salt is used if GM would get rid of the metal body and use plastic panels and unibodies.

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    1. I see just as many if not more F-150’s and Rams with rotted out tailgates and beds and rusted door bottoms so they all have rust issues inherent in the design, especially in the salt belt areas.

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