2022 Chevrolet BOLT EUV problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
26 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 26 complaints (34.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 10 | 38.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 15.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 7.7% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
Steering: 9; Unknown Or Other: 6; Electrical System: 4; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 3; Air Bags: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 2; Seat Belts: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 25 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2022: 2; 2024: 6; 2025: 11; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11623085 · 2024-11-01 (November 1, 2024)
Car has 38000 miles and when turning the steering will not return back. Loud popping coming from front of car when turning steering wheel.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11623085 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11623934 · 2024-11-07 (November 7, 2024)
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 happened my hands have been on the steering wheel and I have not touched any of the controls. This happens very randomly. I have taken my EVU Bolt to the dealer at leas 10 times. They have not been able to duplicate the situation. I have been in tele…
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Owner report 11632044 · 2024-12-22 (December 22, 2024)
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 and that the car will only charge to 80%. But after I have driven the car for 6,214 miles (10,000 km), the car will automatically allow a 100% charge. The car now has 12,000 miles on it and still will not charge to 100%. My Bolt was recalled per GM …
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Owner report 11649345 · 2025-03-19 (March 19, 2025)
On [XXX], my vehicle experienced a battery failure detected by its onboard software, significantly reducing propulsion power and disabling charging capabilities. I delivered the vehicle to GM Dealer Bill Pierre Chevrolet in Seattle on the 16th of January and was informed it required a complete battery replacement. Initially, I was advised the replacement battery would arrive by January 28, 2025, and installation would take approximately two days. As of today, March 19, 2025, 62 days after delivering my vehicle to GM, I have received neither an u…
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Owner report 11641899 · 2025-02-11 (February 11, 2025)
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 repair is $7000. I see many others with the same problem. Q: What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? A: The failed component is the steering gearbox assembly Q: How was your safety or the safet…
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Owner report 11756613 · 2026-08-12 (August 12, 2026)
Car was going into neutral unexpectedly with a message of "two gears selected". Very disorienting as with the one pedal driving mode I was expecting the car to slow and kept moving faster than expected. Luckily nothing happened as I jammed on my breaks. I was reversing towards a hill in my yard that leads to some woods Brought the car to the dealership, and they said the transmission control module failed after 3 years 9 months in service and ~48000 miles. Paid $2000 as it was not covered under warranty
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Owner report 11676189 · 2025-07-25 (July 25, 2025)
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.
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Owner report 11681299 · 2025-08-18 (August 18, 2025)
On Thursday, August 14th, while pulling into a parking space my car accellerated speed by itself and the engine sounded like it was reving up loud. I had to slam the brakes to get the car to stop. i narrowly missed hitting two other vehicles.
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