2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electrical System Problems
Owners filed 30 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 51% of all 59 complaints that year, mostly tied to the high-voltage battery fire recall. Median mileage at failure was 6,612 miles, and four related recalls are on file.
- Electrical System complaints
- 30
- 51% of 59
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 6,612 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report anxiety and safety concerns over the high-voltage battery catching fire, with several stating they were told to limit charging and park away from other vehicles or structures.
- Multiple owners say the recall repair for campaign 21V650000 was delayed for months because replacement battery parts were unavailable at dealers.
- Some owners note that the interim fix, setting Target Charge Level to 90% via the vehicle's software, failed to actually limit the charge as intended.
- One owner reported error codes being sent to the smart charger during charging sessions.
- Another owner described the electrical system as glitchy, worse in wet weather, along with an unrelated side mirror detachment issue.
- One owner said GM was diverting new-production battery packs meant for recall repairs, delaying their own vehicle's fix for over a year.
When 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 16, 2021, latest Nov 19, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- 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 23V567000Aug 10, 2023Electrical System317 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232414710.
- 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.
Electrical System complaints by Bolt EV model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Are 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical problems common?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 30 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Bolt EV, which is 51% of the 59 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV have an electrical recall?
- Yes, there are four related recalls tied to the electrical system, including campaign 21V650000 for a high-voltage battery fire risk and later campaigns 24V481000 and 24V812000 addressing failed diagnostic software installations from that earlier repair.
- At what mileage do 2022 Bolt EV electrical problems appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 6,612 miles at the time electrical system failures were reported.
- Did the 2022 Bolt EV electrical issues cause fires or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 fires, 0 crashes, and 0 injuries linked to these 30 electrical system complaints, though the underlying recall concerned a battery fire risk.
- Was the 2022 Bolt EV recall repair delayed for owners?
- Several owners in NHTSA complaints reported that recall parts for campaign 21V650000 were unavailable at dealers for extended periods, delaying their battery repairs.