This page covers 7 recalls, 58 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt.
120 MPGe combined
Small Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Electrical system complaints dominate the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt owner reports, followed by propulsion and powertrain concerns. On the electrical side, owners frequently describe battery warning lights appearing intermittently, screen failures, and power losses, several note these issues surfacing during wet weather. The propulsion complaints center on sudden "reduced power" alerts while driving at highway speeds, where the vehicle steps down speed in stages and stops responding to the accelerator. A handful of powertrain reports describe electric power steering that fails to return the wheel to center. A smaller cluster of complaints mentions a front suspension failure, specifically a ball joint shearing without warning at low speed, causing the wheel assembly to collapse and loss of steering control, though this appears in a limited number of reports relative to the electrical and propulsion themes. Airbag non-deployment in a rear-end collision appears in a single report.
58
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
By System
The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt has 7 recalls, the most serious being a high-voltage battery that can catch fire when charged to full or near-full capacity, a risk that persisted in some vehicles where an earlier repair attempt did not fully resolve the issue.
A separate fire risk exists after a crash: if the seatbelt pretensioner deploys, hot exhaust gases can ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar. Some vehicles that received an earlier repair for this issue were not correctly fixed and remain at risk. On the safety equipment side, two recalls involve airbags that may not deploy correctly in a crash. On certain vehicles, one of the two bolts securing the driver's frontal airbag to the steering wheel may be missing or loose, allowing the bag to move out of position. On others, the instrument panel cover may be missing a perforation on its underside, which prevents the passenger-side airbag from breaking through the panel cleanly during deployment.
At a glance
What can fail
Advanced diagnostic software may not have installed correctly during a previous repair. This can allow the high voltage battery to overheat and catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software at no cost to restore proper battery monitoring and fire prevention.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, which could result in a battery fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software at no cost to identify and address defective battery modules.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
After a crash that deploys the seat belt pretensioner, hot exhaust from the pretensioner can ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, potentially causing a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and install metal foil at the carpet near the exhaust. Some vehicles will also receive a pretensioner cover.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel cover lacks a perforation on its underside, which may prevent the passenger-side airbag from deploying correctly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the instrument panel at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
After a crash, the seat belt pretensioner releases hot exhaust that may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, potentially causing a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will install metal foil under the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust and add a pretensioner cover to prevent ignition.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery can catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
What the fix does
Defective battery modules will be replaced at no charge. Until replacement, limit charging to 90%, charge more often, keep battery above 70-mile range, and park outside after charging.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
One of two fasteners securing the driver's frontal air bag to the steering wheel may be missing or not tightened properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fasteners, tighten them if possible, or replace the air bag assembly if needed. Repairs are free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
