CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (29 reports).
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls
Bolt EV Battery May Catch Fire When Fully Charged
Certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier battery recall may still have a problem.
Bolt EV battery may fail to detect faults, risking fire
Some 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles had earlier battery recall work (21V-650), but the advanced diagnostic software may have been installed incorrectly.
Seat Belt Gas Can Ignite Carpet and Cause a Fire
After a crash in which a front seat belt pretensioner deploys, its exhaust gas may ignite the carpet fibers near the B-pillar, which can start a fire inside the vehicle.
Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EVs may have an instrument panel missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that lets the passenger-side air bag deploy correctly.
Seat Belt Pretensioner Can Ignite Carpet and Cause Fire
After a crash in which the seat belt pretensioner deploys, its exhaust gas can ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, which can start a vehicle fire.
High-Voltage Battery Can Catch Fire When Fully Charged
The high-voltage traction battery in certain 2020-2022 vehicles can catch fire when it is charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Driver Airbag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
One of the two fasteners securing the driver's frontal airbag to the steering wheel may be missing or not tightened correctly.
Most common 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV problems
Problem areas named in the 59 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 29 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
What owners report
Steering rack started to fail after only 15000 miles
While driving at a low speed (approx. 5â10 mph), the front passenger-side lower ball joint suffered a catastrophic structural shear without warning. This caused the wheel assembly to collapse outward and the CV axle to pull out of the transmission. The failure caused a complete loss of steering control, veering the vehicle into a curb. Physical evidence (outward axle pull and high-side rim scratches) indicates the mechanical failure preceded the impact. This occurred at only 38,155 miles on a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Outward Dislocation: Photos show the CV axle pulled OUT of the transmission and the wheel leaning OUT (positive camber). A curb impact would push these components IN. This pro
I have a faulty electric power steering, it prevents the steering wheel to return to center.
I was driving on the highway above 60 mph, and I suddenly got a "propulsion power reduced" alert, along with a yellow indicator light. I almost immediately thereafter got a message saying "speed reduced to 50 mph" and then "speed reduced to 30 mph." I got no acceleration when I depressed the accelerator pedal. In fact, it felt like the car had engaged the regenerative braking to actively slow me down. This is a life-threatening safety flaw, as it was difficult to get to the breakdown lane. The only reason there was no collision was that there was relatively light traffic. I managed to get to a breakdown lane and then, after restarting the car, to get off the highway and into a parking lot,
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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV questions
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Bolt EV Battery May Catch Fire When Fully Charged; Bolt EV battery may fail to detect faults, risking fire; Seat Belt Gas Can Ignite Carpet and Cause a Fire; Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Seat Belt Pretensioner Can Ignite Carpet and Cause Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
Based on 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (29), Fuel/Propulsion System (11), Power Train (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.