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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

7

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

59

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2022 Bolt EV and 59 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 28 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11
  2. UNKNOWN OR OTHER8
  3. ENGINE5
  4. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
  5. SERVICE BRAKES5
  6. STEERING4

2022 Bolt EV Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY THERMAL:MANAGEMENT:SOFTWARE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 24V812000

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.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 24V481000

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.

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.

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS · 23V845000

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.

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · 23V567000

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.

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.

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS · 22V930000

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222383790.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY · 21V650000

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.

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.

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · 21V517000

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the driver-side air bag fasteners. If the fasteners cannot be tightened properly, the air bag assembly will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212340860.

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2022 Bolt EV Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
PIT5698FSep 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.11037555
PIP4902WSep 4, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.11037253
PIC6551CAug 20, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues11036392
N252530430-01Aug 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERCertain vehicles may have a condition where a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is set. Dealers are to reprogram the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2.11036284
PIT5099JJul 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPI to help diagnose A/C concern11035340
PIT5966FJun 23, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.11034769
PIT6519May 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and…11033150
PIC6423AMay 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue11032764
PIC6551BMay 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues11032763
PIT3271QApr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.11030974
N25-250552Mar 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERImprovements to OnStar functionality.11030532
PIP6104Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.11030092
PIP4902VMar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.11030091
N252541510Mar 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERCertain vehicles may have been sold with a GM NACS Level 2 EV charging adapter (NACS to J1772) in which a quality issue was identified. Dealers are to provide the customer with…11029444
PIT6425DMar 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss11029950
N25-250552Feb 5, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERImprovements to OnStar functionality. During the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. This is expected behavior when an update pack…11028977
N252530430Jan 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERCertain vehicles may have a condition where a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is set. Dealers are to reprogram the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2.11027786
PIT6425CJan 16, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's11027697
N252530430Jan 15, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERCertain vehicles listed above may have a condition where a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is set. Dealers are to reprogram the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2.11027665
PIP6098Jan 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI advised dealer technicians of possible causes of diesel fuel contamination in gasoline powered vehicles and advises of warranty direction.11027701
All 2022 Bolt EV records at NHTSA

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