2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#2 most-complained of 2 Bolt EUV years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV has 26 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 0, ranking 2nd out of 2 model years. Steering issues dominate at 35% of complaints, with owners commonly reporting the wheel failing to return to center around 50,000 miles.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 115
- 125 city / 104 hwy
Top 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering9 (35%)
- Other6 (23%)
- Electrical System4 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (15%)
- Airbags2 (8%)
- Engine2 (8%)
- Seat Belts2 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (4%)
- Lane Departure1 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
What owners report
- Steering wheel fails to return to center after turns at lower speeds, sometimes with a grinding or popping noise near 60 mph.
- Adaptive cruise control or automatic braking activates unexpectedly, including hard braking with no vehicle ahead or sudden acceleration in full sun.
- Service Safety Restraint System warning repeatedly turns on and off despite dealer inspection finding no fault.
- Vehicle unexpectedly surges to about 15 mph while turning at low speed without driver input.
- Battery failure detected by onboard software cuts propulsion power and disables charging, requiring full battery replacement.
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V812000Oct 31, 2024Electrical System107 vehiclesPark Outside
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery thermal:management:software
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.
Risk: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Dealers will reinstall advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N242470160.
- NHTSA 24V481000Jun 27, 2024Electrical System72 vehiclesPark Outside
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.
Risk: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 1, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's numbers for this recall are N242443000 and N242443002.
- NHTSA 21V650000Aug 20, 2021Electrical System52,414 vehiclesPark Outside
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.
Risk: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021 and June 23, 2023. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 21V-560. GM's number for this recall is N212345940.
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 125 MPG
- Highway
- 104 MPG
- Combined
- 115 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Bolt EUV years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | No verdict | 0 | 26 | 4 | 115 |
| 2023 | No verdict | 100 | 118 | 0 | 115 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many complaints does the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV have?
- NHTSA lists 26 complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV, with a Complaint Index of 0 and a top problem area of Steering at 35% of complaints.
- Are there recalls on the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls, three covering the Electrical System (including the high-voltage battery fire risk) and one covering an airbag fastener issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Is the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV worse than other years?
- Among the 2 model years with data, the 2022 ranks 2nd worst with a Complaint Index of 0, compared to the 2023's index of 100 and 118 complaints.
- What is the median mileage for reported problems on the 2022 Bolt EUV?
- The median mileage at failure across reported issues is 50,000 miles.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV?
- EPA rates it at 115 MPG combined (125 city / 104 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $650.