repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideRisk. A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 26 owner complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-812 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV has problems
26 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Steering
4Forward collision avoidance
4Electrical system
2Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control
2Air bags
1Visibility/wiper
1Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideRisk. A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideRisk. A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Air bags: critical fasteners
Risk. An improperly installed air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Bolt EUV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bolt EUV median. How we score
'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV safety ratings
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (10.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Bolt EUV owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
STEERING NOT RETURN TO CENTER. DEALER DIAGNOSED STEERING GEAR NEEDING REPLACEMENT. DANGEROUS ON TURNING ON A CORNER AS HAVE TO PULL WHEEL BACK TO CENTER MANUALLY.
There's a very common issue with these vehicles where the steering rack breaks and causes a number of issues including a clunking noise when driving over bumps and a rattle in steering wheel when turning left and right. However the most important and dangerous issue is that the steering wheel stops…
Steering has been become stiff at lower speeds and does not return to center. There is also a knocking noise when making turns. Chevrolet dealer has indicated that the steering rack/gear needs to be replaced. Vehicle is at 115,000 miles, and the problem started happening around 112,000 miles.…
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