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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV sits mid-pack among Bolt EUV years: 31 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 100, with 4 recalls and one closed investigation.

Steering leads the complaint categories with 9 reports (29% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

31

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other Bolt EUV years?

Bolt EUV NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted166 complaints2022: 31 complaints2023: 166 complaints
Bolt EUV NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering929%
Driver Assistance723%
Other516%
Airbags26%
Electrical System26%
Speed Control26%
Seat Belts13%
Tires & Wheels13%
Engine13%
Fuel System13%

Does the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V812000Electrical SystemOctober 31, 2024 · 107 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650. The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed. As such, the high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

Consequence

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Dealers will reinstall advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N242470160.

24V481000Electrical SystemJune 27, 2024 · 72 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21V-650. The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.

Consequence

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 1, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's numbers for this recall are N242443000 and N242443002.

21V650000Electrical SystemAugust 20, 2021 · 52,414 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

Consequence

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021 and June 23, 2023. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 21V-560. GM's number for this recall is N212345940.

21V517000AirbagsJuly 8, 2021 · 28 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV vehicles. One of the two fasteners that secure the driver's frontal air bag to the steering wheel may be missing or improperly tightened.

Consequence

An improperly installed air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the driver-side air bag fasteners. If the fasteners cannot be tightened properly, the air bag assembly will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212340860.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

The steering does not return to center at lower speeds. This appears to be a very common problem affecting these cars after about 40k miles due to faulty part. Repair can cost $3k. Worried that the steering could lock up and cause an accident. My wife didn't even notice until I drove her car and…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · May 27, 2025

I was driving home on the highway a few days ago I had just picked up my daughter from school as usual. My chevy braked on the with no vehicle in the front only one in the rear. The car breaked so hard it nearly stopped and the car behind swerved out of the way.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · October 31, 2024

On Thursday, August 14th, while pulling into a parking space my car accellerated speed by itself and the engine sounded like it was reving up loud. I had to slam the brakes to get the car to stop. i narrowly missed hitting two other vehicles.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 14, 2025

Firstly, day/night sensor failure caused failure in left front headlamp turn signal system. This was repaired successfully. Secondly, Airbag system failure that I saw was a common problem across many vehicles.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 1, 2022

On Thursday, August 14th, while pulling into a parking space my car accellerated speed by itself and the engine sounded like it was reving up loud. I had to slam the brakes to get the car to stop. i narrowly missed hitting two other vehicles.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · August 14, 2025

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV — common questions

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 31 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Bolt EUV year, with 4 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2022 Bolt EUV problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (9 complaints), driver assistance (7 complaints), other (5 complaints).

Does the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Chevrolet Bolt EUV years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Bolt EUV years to avoid are 2023.

How safe is the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.