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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

17/100

#6 most-complained of 7 Bolt EV years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV ranks 6th of 7 model years with a Complaint Index of 17 and is rated "Best" relative to other Bolt EV years. It has 59 NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls, led by Electrical System issues at 51% of complaints.

Complaints
59
Recalls
7
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
120
131 city / 109 hwy

Top 2022 Chevy Bolt EV problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System30 (51%)
  2. Fuel System11 (19%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain10 (17%)
  4. Engine9 (15%)
  5. Other8 (14%)
  6. Brakes5 (8%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (7%)
  8. Steering4 (7%)
  9. Airbags3 (5%)
  10. Structure & Body2 (3%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the high-voltage battery being subject to a fire-risk recall, with GM limiting charge levels and slow parts availability for battery replacement.
  • Some drivers describe the vehicle unintentionally accelerating while parking, resulting in a crash into another parked vehicle.
  • One owner reported being rear-ended, with airbags failing to deploy and the cabin filling with a white smoke-like substance after the crash.
  • Several owners describe a "service transmission unable to shift soon" warning message appearing shortly after taking delivery of a new vehicle.
  • One owner reported the rear tailgate glass shattering on its own while the vehicle was parked in a garage.
  • A propulsion-reduced warning combined with a pulsating clicking noise and failure to complete charging was reported by one owner.
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints: complaints filed per month11Aug 2021Mar 2022Aug 2022Dec 2022Jun 2023Feb 2024Jan 2026
92 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2021 to Jun 2026; peak Jul 2022 (11).

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls

7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. NHTSA 23V845000Dec 14, 2023Seat Belts6,771 vehicles

    Seat belts:pretensioner

    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.

    Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under recall number 22V-930 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Owners may contact GM EV Concierge at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) or Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232421970.

See all 7 recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV →

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV fuel economy and fuel cost

City
131 MPG
Highway
109 MPG
Combined
120 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 EV years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002017201820192020202120222023
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution671748118
2021Good33675118
2022Best17597120
2023Caution50603120

All Chevrolet Bolt EV years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV reliable?
Relative to other Bolt EV model years, the 2022 ranks well. It has a Complaint Index of 17, ranks 6th worst out of 7 years, and carries a "Best" verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
What is the top problem area for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
The Electrical System is the top problem area, accounting for 30 of 59 complaints (51%), with a median failure mileage of 6,612 miles.
Does the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2022 Bolt EV, covering the Electrical System, Seat Belts, and Airbags, including the high-voltage battery fire recall (21V650000) and a driver airbag fastener recall (21V517000).
How does the 2022 Bolt EV compare to other years?
The 2022 model has a Complaint Index of 17, lower than 2017 (100), 2019 (83), 2020 (67), and 2023 (50), making it one of the better years based on NHTSA complaint data.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
EPA rates the 2022 Bolt EV at 120 MPG combined (131 city / 109 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $650.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.