repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Park outsideRisk. A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 59 owner complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-567 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV has problems
59 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Electrical system
11Fuel/propulsion system
10Power train1 crash/fire/injury
5Service brakes
5Engine
5Vehicle speed control
4Steering
3Air bags
3Forward collision avoidance
118 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 29 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 10 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 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 Q4
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2025 Q1
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. A vehicle fire can increase 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 EV 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 EV median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV safety ratings
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.7% 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 EV, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Bolt EV owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power, and the digital screen failed to display as intended. The Battery warning light was occasionally illuminated during rainy weather. The local dealer was contacted.…
I was driving 72 mph, and went to accelerate to 75 mph to set my cruise control. As soon as I stepped on the accelerator pedal, my 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV jerked violently and immediately applied braking to car to take it from 72 mph to about 30 mph within 1 second. Had someone been behind me I would…
About 1 month ago I picked up my daughter from school. Just as we exited the parking lot, there was nothing in front and the brakes came on and the car turned off and would not restart for a few minutes. The same day, we were on the way home I was traveling about 35mph. All of a sudden the brakes…
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