2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev.

20212023
Complaints
90
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#128 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:11,350 mi
#211 complaints

Fuel System

#39 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:7,806 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev.

Electrical Faults
28
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
11,350
Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,806
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,612
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
635
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
29,000
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~170,951 vehicles.

24V812000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery Thermal:management:software · Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~107 affected

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.

24V481000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~72 affected

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.

23V845000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Structure:body:roof And Pillars
~6,771 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

23V567000Instrument Cluster · Air Bags:frontal
~317 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.

22V930000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Structure:body:roof And Pillars
~111,242 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

21V650000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~52,414 affected

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.

21V517000Air Bags:critical Fasteners · Air Bags:frontal
~28 affected

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.

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2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev has 90 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 28 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (28 complaints, avg 11,350 mi); Fuel System (11 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (9 complaints, avg 7,806 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 10,948 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 170,951 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Bolt Ev reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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