What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Early-defect pattern

44% of complaints about the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV came in its first year of service — a higher share than 97% of the 181 2022 model-years on record. That points to problems present from new rather than wear. The most-reported system is electrical system (23 complaints), typically at 1.0 yr or about 6,612 miles.

Complaints
84
Median age at failure
1.3 yr
Median mileage
6,612 n=12
Crash / fire / tow
10.7% of reports
Safety recalls
7 3 do not drive

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Electrical system
23 reports · 6,612 mi
1.0 yr
4.3%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

24V812000 2024-10-31 Do not drive
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

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.

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

24V481000 2024-06-27 Do not drive
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

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.

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

21V650000 2021-08-20 Do not drive
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

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.

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

23V845000 2023-12-14
Structure:body:roof and pillars

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.

A fire increases the risk of injury.

23V567000 2023-08-10
Air bags:frontal

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.

An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.

22V930000 2022-12-15
Structure:body:roof and pillars

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.

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

21V517000 2021-07-08
Air bags:frontal

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.

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

In owners’ own words

Electrical system mileage not reported 0 mo in service
The battery of my car is at risk of catching fire and i am concerned that my life and others are in danger. The car does not meet my needs anymore as GM has decreased the number of miles it may be driven and thus is not the vehicle I purchased. GM is taking too long to discuss options for me to get rid of this dangerous vehicle and i am concerned for safety of my life and others.
Electrical system mileage not reported 0 mo in service
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign number: 21V650000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Electrical system mileage not reported 0 mo in service
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V650000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

Other Bolt EV model years

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