CHEVROLET BOLT EUV · model year

2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV

28 NHTSA complaints, and 4 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

5 / 5 ★

New Car Assessment Program

The 2022CHEVROLETBOLT EUV carries 28 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall 5/5 rating, with 5/5 front crash, 5/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2022 BOLT EUV is steering with 7 filings, followed by unknown or other (5) and forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control (3). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 4 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2022 BOLT EUV, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

28
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV — NHTSA crash-test profile NHTSA NCAP crash-test star ratings for the 2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV. Overall composite: 5.0 of 5 stars across 3 safety dimensions. Front CrashSide CrashRollover 5.0 NHTSA NCAP of 5 stars
  • Front Crash 5.0 ★
  • Side Crash 5.0 ★
  • Rollover 4.0 ★
NHTSA overall 5.0/5 stars, with front-crash, side-crash and rollover ratings from standardized NCAP barrier and dynamic tests.

Total Complaints

28 filings

Crashes Reported

0 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: 5/5 — Top NCAP rating · Front: 5/5 · Side: 5/5 · Rollover: 4/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
STEERING7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL3
AIR BAGS2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS2
SEAT BELTS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
TIRES1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ENGINE1

Recalls (4)

24V81200031/10/2024

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 ca

24V48100027/06/2024

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 resul

21V65000020/08/2021

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.

21V51700008/07/2021

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.

Recent Complaints

20251006STEERING

Steering has been become stiff at lower speeds and does not return to center. There is also a knocking noise when making turns. Chevrolet dealer has indicated that the steering rack/gear needs to be replaced. Vehicle is at 115,000 miles, and the problem started happening around 112,000 miles. Although the vehicle does have a lot of miles, I've owned vehicles way past 200,000 miles and have never had to replace a steering rack at a cost of over $3,000.

20250818UNKNOWN OR OTHER

On Thursday, August 14th, while pulling into a parking space my car accellerated speed by itself and the engine sounded like it was reving up loud. I had to slam the brakes to get the car to stop. i narrowly missed hitting two other vehicles.

20250818VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

On Thursday, August 14th, while pulling into a parking space my car accellerated speed by itself and the engine sounded like it was reving up loud. I had to slam the brakes to get the car to stop. i narrowly missed hitting two other vehicles.

20250818ENGINE

On Thursday, August 14th, while pulling into a parking space my car accellerated speed by itself and the engine sounded like it was reving up loud. I had to slam the brakes to get the car to stop. i narrowly missed hitting two other vehicles.

20250807UNKNOWN OR OTHER

On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, while driving home from routine shopping errands, I suddenly heard a loud “pop” from above the vehicle. Importantly, there was no collision, no debris, no road hazard, and no indication that anything had struck the vehicle. I was not involved in any incident that could have caused external damage. When I pulled into my garage and inspected the vehicle, I immediately noticed severe damage to the sunroof: Multiple large cracks radiating across the glass Shattered and fractured areas near the center A small hole in the glass with loose shards visibly protruding outward, suggesting that the force originated from inside the panel Loose glass pieces resting above the interior fabric sunroof shade, which fortunately prevented debris from falling into the cabin The outward-facing damage pattern is critical: it clearly indicates the sunroof did not break due to an object hitting it from the outside, but rather due to internal pressure, stress, or a structural

20250725FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Three times while using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the car applied the brakes without cause (“phantom braking”.) Two of the times there were cars behind me that could have rear ended me given the unexpected, rapid deceleration. The problem has not been reviewed by the car dealer (because they won’t return my calls.). No other parties have inspected. No warning lamps or messages. Incident dates: 5/9/2025, 6/22/2025, and 7/19/2025.

20250725FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Three times while using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the car applied the brakes without cause (“phantom braking”.) Two of the times there were cars behind me that could have rear ended me given the unexpected, rapid deceleration. The problem has not been reviewed by the car dealer (because they won’t return my calls.). No other parties have inspected. No warning lamps or messages. Incident dates: 5/9/2025, 6/22/2025, and 7/19/2025.

20250725FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Three times while using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the car applied the brakes without cause (“phantom braking”.) Two of the times there were cars behind me that could have rear ended me given the unexpected, rapid deceleration. The problem has not been reviewed by the car dealer (because they won’t return my calls.). No other parties have inspected. No warning lamps or messages. Incident dates: 5/9/2025, 6/22/2025, and 7/19/2025.

20250709STEERING

Steering wheel would bind up when returning to center after turning, requiring sudden additional force to go in the intended direction. Occurred on a regular basis, verified by the dealer and required steering gear replacement. Steering was also generally stiffer than normal.

20250623STEERING

steering wheel does not return to center after a turn. I have to force center the wheel after a turn. This is a common issue known to bolt euv owners online and should be a recall by the manufacturer due to poor steering rack build.

20250606STEERING

Steering does not return to center after making turns at slower speeds. Upon reviewing complaints from numerous other Chevrolet Bolt owners it appears to be a faulty steering rack that needs to be replaced.

20250528STEERING

The steering does not return to center at lower speeds. This appears to be a very common problem affecting these cars after about 40k miles due to faulty part. Repair can cost $3k. Worried that the steering could lock up and cause an accident. My wife didn't even notice until I drove her car and brought it up. Some people could be driving for years without knowing.

20250319FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

On [XXX], my vehicle experienced a battery failure detected by its onboard software, significantly reducing propulsion power and disabling charging capabilities. I delivered the vehicle to GM Dealer Bill Pierre Chevrolet in Seattle on the 16th of January and was informed it required a complete battery replacement. Initially, I was advised the replacement battery would arrive by January 28, 2025, and installation would take approximately two days. As of today, March 19, 2025—62 days after delivering my vehicle to GM—I have received neither an update nor an estimated timeline for repair completion. During a follow-up call earlier this month, Bill Pierre Chevrolet reiterated they have no ETA and suggested I inquire again at the end of the month, though they expressed uncertainty about when the issue might be resolved due to GM's backlog of replacement batteries. Given the length of this delay and continued uncertainty, I am requesting an immediate update and clear guidance regarding

20250211STEERING

The steering feels like it's grinding when reaching 60mph. If the wheel is turned left of center, roughly between 11 o'clock and 12 o'clock it will start grinding. If moved from that position, the grinding stops. GM says the part is out of warranty. The vehicle has 41,000 miles and the cost to repair is $7000. I see many others with the same problem. Q: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A: The failed component is the steering gearbox assembly Q: How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A: The problem was diagnosed by the dealership before complete failure. Q: Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? A: Yes, the problem is reproducible by the Chevy Dealership. Q: Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? A: No Q: Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem pr

20250122UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The windshield fluid when used, goes into the cabin. It is made with toxic substances that can affect the people inside the car. Pregnant women, infants and people with respiratory problems are more affected.

20241222UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I bought my used 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV on March 16, 2024 from a Chevy dealer. It was a Certified Pre-owned vehicle. It had only 4,000 miles on it. The Chevy dealer informed me that the latest diagnostic software had been installed per a recall to keep the Hight Voltage battery from overcharging and that the car will only charge to 80%. But after I have driven the car for 6,214 miles (10,000 km), the car will automatically allow a 100% charge. The car now has 12,000 miles on it and still will not charge to 100%. My Bolt was recalled per GM recall N242470160 and NHTSA 24V-812 to fix this problem. The new software was installed on Dec 20, 2024 and the car will only charge to 80%. When I asked the Chevy Service Consultant when I can charge my car to 100%, he didn't know and thought the info was in my recall letter or in the N242470160 document. There is nothing in both documents about when the car will charge to 100%. This is a major error by GM and the NHTSA. After the new SW w

20241115FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

When exposed to full sun, the Adaptive Cruise Control system has difficulty detecting any cars in front of the vehicle. This leads to the vehicle accelerating up to the set speed which could lead to a crash.

20241107VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Generally when driving a a slow speed and truing a corner the vehicle will suddenly speed up to about 15 miles per hour. Over the last 2.5 hears this has happened about 30 times. On at lease three (3) occasions a passenger has been with me and can confirm this has happened. Each time it has happened my hands have been on the steering wheel and I have not touched any of the controls. This happens very randomly. I have taken my EVU Bolt to the dealer at leas 10 times. They have not been able to duplicate the situation. I have been in telephone and e-mail contact with the Chevrolet, EV Concierge to seek help. They suggested that I do not use the "One Peddle" feature and when it happens take a picture of the screen at the steering wheel. One time I mentioned the problem to the car salesman with the most EV experience and showed him the photos. He immediately noted that the on the screen that the cruse control was set at 15 MPH. I brought this to the attention of the dealer and

20241107UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Generally when driving a a slow speed and truing a corner the vehicle will suddenly speed up to about 15 miles per hour. Over the last 2.5 hears this has happened about 30 times. On at lease three (3) occasions a passenger has been with me and can confirm this has happened. Each time it has happened my hands have been on the steering wheel and I have not touched any of the controls. This happens very randomly. I have taken my EVU Bolt to the dealer at leas 10 times. They have not been able to duplicate the situation. I have been in telephone and e-mail contact with the Chevrolet, EV Concierge to seek help. They suggested that I do not use the "One Peddle" feature and when it happens take a picture of the screen at the steering wheel. One time I mentioned the problem to the car salesman with the most EV experience and showed him the photos. He immediately noted that the on the screen that the cruse control was set at 15 MPH. I brought this to the attention of the dealer and

20241107FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Generally when driving a a slow speed and truing a corner the vehicle will suddenly speed up to about 15 miles per hour. Over the last 2.5 hears this has happened about 30 times. On at lease three (3) occasions a passenger has been with me and can confirm this has happened. Each time it has happened my hands have been on the steering wheel and I have not touched any of the controls. This happens very randomly. I have taken my EVU Bolt to the dealer at leas 10 times. They have not been able to duplicate the situation. I have been in telephone and e-mail contact with the Chevrolet, EV Concierge to seek help. They suggested that I do not use the "One Peddle" feature and when it happens take a picture of the screen at the steering wheel. One time I mentioned the problem to the car salesman with the most EV experience and showed him the photos. He immediately noted that the on the screen that the cruse control was set at 15 MPH. I brought this to the attention of the dealer and

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV have?
The 2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV has 28 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV?
The 2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV received an overall NHTSA safety rating of 5/5, front crash rating of 5/5, side crash rating of 5/5, and rollover rating of 4/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV?
Yes, the 2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV has 4 recall(s). The most common affected component is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV?
The most-complained component for the 2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV is STEERING with 7 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER and FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL.
Is the 2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV has an NHTSA safety rating of 5/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.