Research · Small Station Wagons

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EuvRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 26 owner complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Euv. Most complaints involve steering (9) and electrical system (4). The EPA rates it 115 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
115mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
4campaigns
Latest Oct 2024
Owner complaints
26
Top: steering
Fuel cost / yr
$650est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Electrical system: traction battery

Park outsideRemedy pending

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.

Electrical systemReported Oct 31, 2024NHTSA 24V812000

Electrical system: traction battery

Park outsideRemedy pending

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.

Electrical systemReported Jun 27, 2024NHTSA 24V481000

Electrical system: traction battery

Park outsideRemedy pending

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.

Electrical systemReported Aug 20, 2021NHTSA 21V650000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

26 complaints filed with NHTSA · Sep 2022 – Aug 2026
  1. Steering9
  2. Electrical system4
  3. Forward collision avoidance4
  4. Seat belts2
  5. Vehicle speed control2
  6. Air bags2
  7. Power train1
  8. Visibility/wiper1
  9. Lane departure1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Bolt Euv model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
202226
2023119
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Steering

9 reports
“STEERING NOT RETURN TO CENTER. DEALER DIAGNOSED STEERING GEAR NEEDING REPLACEMENT. DANGEROUS ON TURNING ON A CORNER AS HAVE TO PULL WHEEL BACK TO CENTER MANUALLY.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 27, 2026SteeringODI 11746937

Electrical system

4 reports
“There have been reports of Electrical Problems including the driver side mirror. The mirror housing unit seems to have an electrical issue that is causing the housing unit to overheat and deform the housing unit plastic. This has been happening to my vehicle and I'm very concern that it could develop into something more serious. Contacted the dealer and GM already and they refuse any responsability”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 5, 2026Electrical systemODI 11755041

Forward collision avoidance

4 reports
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 25, 2025Forward collision avoidanceODI 11676189
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 10, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Station Wagons
Engines
Electric motor
Transmissions
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Electricity
EV range
247 mi (EPA)

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Bolt EUV
Auto (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive
125104115$650—
  • Bolt EUV
    Auto (variable gear ratios)
    125 city · 104 hwy · $650/yr
    115
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Chevrolet Bolt EUV SUV FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
10.7%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 10, 2026Vehicle 16009
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi6–12 monthsEVs wear tires faster (weight, torque)
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–4 yearsRegen braking spares the pads, not the fluid
Battery coolantPer manualPer manualIntervals vary widely by maker
12V battery—3–5 years
  • Tire rotation6,000–8,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–4 years
  • Battery coolantPer manual
    Per manual
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2022 Bolt Euv questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Euv have?

4 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Euv problems?

Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are steering (9), electrical system (4), forward collision avoidance (4). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Euv get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Euv at 115 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

How safe is the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Euv?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Euv 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 10, 2026