2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls (7)

Every 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Electrical System · NHTSA 24V812000

  Oct 31, 2024Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction BatteryPark outside

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix

  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.

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• Electrical System · NHTSA 24V481000

  Jun 27, 2024Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction BatteryPark outside

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix

  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.

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• Structure · NHTSA 23V845000

  Dec 14, 2023Structure:Body:Roof and Pillars

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix

  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.

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• Air Bags · NHTSA 23V567000

  Oct 8, 2023Air Bags:Frontal

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.

  Fix

  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.

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• Structure · NHTSA 22V930000

  Dec 15, 2022Structure:Body:Roof and Pillars

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix

  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.

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• Electrical System · NHTSA 21V650000

  Aug 20, 2021Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction BatteryPark outside

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix

  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.

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• Air Bags · NHTSA 21V517000

  Aug 7, 2021Air Bags:Frontal

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  An improperly installed air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix

  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 Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV, reporting 3 crashes. Chevrolet has issued at least 515 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Electrical System29
• Fuel/Propulsion System11
• Power Train10
• Unknown Or Other8
• Engine5
• Service Brakes5

Service bulletins by component

• Electrical System (202)
• Equipment (174)
• Unknown Or Other (117)
• Power Train (30)
• Wheels (30)
• Fuel/Propulsion System (26)

Read Chevrolet Bolt EV owner complaints and bulletins, every year

NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.

• Pedestrian alert sounds
  DP22005Opened Jan 27, 2023Closed Aug 7, 2023

Other Chevrolet Bolt EV model years

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• 2027 (1)
• 2023 (3)
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• 2021 (5)
• 2020 (8)
• 2019 (6)
• 2018 (5)
• 2017 (4)

All Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls, every model year