Chevrolet Bolt EUV Problems by Year

We compared every Chevrolet Bolt EUV model year from 2022–2023 using 145 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 4 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Bolt EUV year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
145complaints
4recalls
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Complaints by model year

2022202326119
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Bolt EUV. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2023119——Collision AvoidanceLimited data
202226—4SteeringLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Bolt EUV year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chevrolet Bolt EUV problems

  • Driver assistanceworst: 2023
    4028%
  • Steeringworst: 2023
    3423%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2023
    3021%
  • Other / not specified
    1611%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2023
    1510%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2023
    128%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2023
    128%
  • Lightsworst: 2023
    128%
  • Brakesworst: 2023
    118%
  • Air bagsworst: 2022
    43%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2023
    43%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2023
    43%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2022
    32%
  • Seatsworst: 2023
    21%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2022
    11%
  • Body & structureworst: 2023
    11%

Latest Chevrolet Bolt EUV recalls

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery thermal › Management › Software

NHTSA recall 24V-812 · Oct 31, 2024 · 107 vehiclesPark outside

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.

Remedy: 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…

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

NHTSA recall 24V-481 · Jun 27, 2024 · 72 vehiclesPark outside

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.

Remedy: 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…

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

NHTSA recall 21V-650 · Aug 20, 2021 · 52,414 vehiclesPark outside

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.

Remedy: 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…

Air bags › Critical fasteners

NHTSA recall 21V-517 · Jul 8, 2021 · 28 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

All 4 Chevrolet Bolt EUV recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chevrolet Bolt EUV should you avoid?

None of the Chevrolet Bolt EUV years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Chevrolet Bolt EUV problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the driver assistance (40), steering (34) and electrical system (30). Collision Avoidance complaints peak in the 2023 model year.

How many recalls has the Chevrolet Bolt EUV had?

4 recalls across 2022–2023. The model year with the most is 2022. See all Chevrolet Bolt EUV recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.