2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical system problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV — 49% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power, and the digital screen failed to display as intended. The Battery warning light was occasionally illuminated during rainy weather. The local dealer was contacted…”
filed Nov 19, 2025
“I was driving 72 mph, and went to accelerate to 75 mph to set my cruise control. As soon as I stepped on the accelerator pedal, my 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV jerked violently and immediately applied braking to car to take it from 72 mph to about 30 mph within 1 second. Had someone been behind me I would…”
filed Feb 3, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failedCampaign 24V812000 · Oct 31, 2024
- Advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect…Campaign 24V481000 · Jun 27, 2024
- Instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that…Campaign 23V567000 · Aug 10, 2023
- High voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacityCampaign 21V650000 · Aug 20, 2021
Electrical System problems in other Bolt EV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Bolt EV | 17 | 29% |
| 2021 Bolt EV | 33 | 50% |
| 2020 Bolt EV | 93 | 54% |
| 2019 Bolt EV | 85 | 49% |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 30 | 34% |
| 2017 Bolt EV | 114 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.