2022 Chevrolet BOLT EUV
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2022 Chevrolet BOLT EUV has 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.4x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (27% of all complaints), specifically: car has 38000 miles and when turning the steering will not return back. loud popping coming from front of car when turning steering wheel..
30
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.4x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
STEERING
8 complaints- • Car has 38000 miles and when turning the steering will not return back. Loud popping coming from front of car when turning steering wheel.
- • 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 repai
- • 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 bro
“Car has 38000 miles and when turning the steering will not return back. Loud popping coming from front of car when turning steering wheel.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints- • 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 happe
- • 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 happe
- • 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.
“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 happe”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
5 complaints- • 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 happe
- • 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 an
- • 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.
“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 happe”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
4 complaints- • I was driving home on the highway a few days ago I had just picked up my daughter from school as usual. My chevy braked on the with no vehicle in the front only one in the rear. The car breaked so hard it nearly stopped and the car behind swerved out of the way.
- • I was driving home on the highway a few days ago I had just picked up my daughter from school as usual. My chevy braked on the with no vehicle in the front only one in the rear. The car breaked so hard it nearly stopped and the car behind swerved out of the way.
- • 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 wo
“I was driving home on the highway a few days ago I had just picked up my daughter from school as usual. My chevy braked on the with no vehicle in the front only one in the rear. The car breaked so hard it nearly stopped and the car behind swerved out of the way.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
AIR BAGS
2 complaints- • Our brand new car is giving us a “Service Safety Restraint System” warning. It constantly comes on and off over and over every minute or so and Chevy is saying there is nothing wrong with the car. Please help.
- • Firstly, day/night sensor failure caused failure in left front headlamp turn signal system. This was repaired successfully. Secondly, Airbag system failure that I saw was a common problem across many vehicles.
“Our brand new car is giving us a “Service Safety Restraint System” warning. It constantly comes on and off over and over every minute or so and Chevy is saying there is nothing wrong with the car. Please help.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 30 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐STEERING: Car has 38000 miles and when turning the steering will not return back. Loud popping coming from front of car when turning steering wheel.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐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 happe
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐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 happe
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: I was driving home on the highway a few days ago I had just picked up my daughter from school as usual. My chevy braked on the with no vehicle in the front only one in the rear. The car breaked so hard it nearly stopped and the car behind swerved out of the way.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Chevrolet BOLT EUV — Year Comparison
How does 2022 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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