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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical problems
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Owners of the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV have filed 26 NHTSA complaints about the electrical at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.See electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
26
Recalls
3
Avg fix
$850
electrical complaints on the Chevrolet Bolt EV, by model year
Of the 26 electrical complaints filed for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV,
here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
0 (0%)
50-75k
1 (100%)
75-100k
0 (0%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted.
Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits
and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Electrical accounts for 44% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 4 categories tracked.
All 3 active electrical recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles
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.
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
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.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650
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.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented
repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall
(it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service Bulletin18-NA-180Sep 2025
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
This engineering information (EI) will assist GM to recover a small number of electric vehicle battery packs from customer-owned vehicles in the field for further engineering study and analysis.
This service bulletin provides dealers with Warranty Administration information on North American Charging Standard (NACS) DC Adapter Warranty Claim Information.
This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC), DTCs P0D4D, P0D4E, P0D4F Set.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The Bolt EV's electrical system presents multiple hazards. The dominant issue is the battery fire risk from NHTSA Campaign 21V650000, issued August 2021. Parts remain unavailable for many owners as of 2022–2023, forcing them to operate under a software workaround that caps charging at 80–90% and cuts usable range by roughly 20 miles. Owners report waiting 7 months to over a year for replacement batteries, with GM providing no timeline updates despite recall commitments.
Beyond the battery recall, owners describe sudden loss of all propulsion at highway speeds—no warning, display goes black, vehicle cannot restart or shift. One case pinned it to a blown high-voltage disconnect fuse; another to a wiring harness. Owners also report unintended full-force braking without input (from 72 mph to 30 mph in one second), and one instance of overheating during charging.
Computer glitches are common, especially in rain. Some owners cannot reach brake or shift after power loss events. Dealer service ranges from unable to diagnose, to declining customer requests for engineering contact, to offering only "monitor and return if it happens again."
Same Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical reports on nearby years: 2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2023
Failure modes owners describe
Battery fire risk (Recall 21V650000)
High-voltage battery pack poses fire risk per NHTSA Campaign 21V650000. Owners report GM issued recall in August 2021 but has not prioritized repairs or delivered replacement parts for over a year in many cases. Temporary mitigation is software-limited charging to 80-90% state of charge, which reduces vehicle range and conflicts with owners' commute needs.
When: Recall issued August 2021; parts unavailable as of complaint dates in 2022-2023; owners waiting 7+ months to 1+ year
Symptoms owners cite: fire risk per manufacturer recall; battery warning light illuminated (during rainy weather per one complaint); reduced vehicle range due to charging limitations
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement battery pack required per recall; parts not available for extended periods. Software update to limit charge to 80-90% is temporary workaround, not permanent fix.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 21V650000 (Electrical System); Campaign 23V567000 (Air Bags, Electrical System) also cited. GM states parts unavailable; VIN tool confirms parts not in stock. Some owners report GM committed to callback but follow-up did not occur.
Sudden loss of propulsion and power steering
Vehicle loses all propulsion without warning while driving at highway speeds. Display shows 0 range and 0% battery state of charge. Engine cannot be restarted and vehicle cannot be shifted into any gear. One case traced to blown high-voltage manual service disconnect lever (main fuse); another to wiring harness failure.
When: Occurred while driving at 35 mph and 72 mph respectively
Symptoms owners cite: sudden loss of propulsion; no warning before failure; display shows 0 range and 0% SOC; vehicle cannot shift into any gear; vehicle cannot be powered off; error message 'Conditions Not Correct for Shift' or 'power drive train malfunction pull over safely'
Codes mentioned:Conditions Not Correct for Shift, power drive train malfunction
Repairs/costs cited: One case: blown high-voltage battery manual service disconnect lever (fuse). Another case: wiring harness failure.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One owner requested GM engineering contact regarding fuse failure; dealer declined and owner could not reach EV-knowledgeable customer service.
Unintended braking and loss of vehicle control
Vehicle applies full braking without driver input or warning while driving. One incident involved sudden deceleration from 72 mph to ~30 mph in one second with violent jerking. Another involved unexpected braking at 35 mph. In both cases, vehicle could not be shifted or restarted after event.
When: While driving at highway speeds (35 mph, 72 mph); one complaint references recurring incidents over several days
Symptoms owners cite: unintended hard braking without warning; violent jerking/deceleration; inability to shift gears after event; inability to power off vehicle; no warning lights before event
Codes mentioned:power drive train malfunction
Repairs/costs cited: One vehicle could not be shifted into any gear after event; dealership advised monitoring and bringing in if it occurs again.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One vehicle's event logs ceased recording in December; dealership unable to review data.
Charging system failure and overheating
Vehicle overheats during charging and charging system fails to charge adequately. One owner reported vehicle overheated within 30 minutes of beginning to charge; charging indicator light changed from blue to red.
When: Early in vehicle life (approximately 200 miles)
Symptoms owners cite: vehicle overheats during charging; charging light changes from blue to red; charging stops
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle was not repaired; dealer unable to determine cause.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer notified but no resolution provided in complaint.
Intermittent computer glitches and brake system degradation
Vehicle computer intermittently glitches at various speeds. Brake system shows delayed response; driver forced to depress brake pedal to floor to stop vehicle. No warning lights before failure.
When: Approximately 635 miles
Symptoms owners cite: computer glitches while driving; brake pedal requires full depression to stop; no warning lights
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle not repaired; appointment scheduled but repair status unknown.
High-voltage electrical system fuse failure
Manual service disconnect lever (high-voltage battery fuse) blows unexpectedly during normal driving after charging. Dealer attributed cause to faulty Level 2 charging station, but charging station vendor found no fault and reported no other complaints.
When: 6 miles after charging session completed
Symptoms owners cite: blown high-voltage fuse; sudden loss of propulsion; display shows 0 range and 0% SOC; vehicle cannot shift or move
Repairs/costs cited: Blown manual service disconnect lever (high-voltage fuse).
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer declined to contact GM engineering; owner unable to reach EV-knowledgeable customer service.
Synthesized from 26 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer
allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting
13 most recent
electrical
· filed 12/27/2023
About 1 month ago I picked up my daughter from school. Just as we exited the parking lot, there was nothing in front and the brakes came on and the car turned off and would not restart for a few minutes. The same day, we were on the way home I was traveling about 35mph. All of a sudden the brakes came on again. This time there was nothing in front but many cars behind, so I floored the…
electrical · 65,000 mi
· filed 11/19/2025
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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
electrical
· filed 10/24/2023
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated while attempting to charge the vehicle, the charging system failed to charge the vehicle adequately. The contact stated that shortly after beginning to charge the vehicle, the vehicle overheated after 30 minutes, and the charging light turned from blue to red. The contact then had to disconnect the charger. The vehicle was taken to the…
electrical
· filed 10/19/2021
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V650000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
electrical
· filed 10/10/2022
Around 5 PM on 10/7/22 I was driving on Purcell Road in Manassas VA. The car has a 60% charge on it EV battery showing a range of around 170 miles. As I was driving I felt the Chevrolet Bolt stutter twice, as if it was loosing power. Then, when I stopped at the stop light at Purcell and Hoadly the car shifted into park and would not shift into any other gear, including neutral. Any attempts…
electrical
· filed 09/22/2021
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign number: 21V650000 (Electrical System). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms…
electrical
· filed 09/21/2022
I was driving the vehicle approx 35mph on a surface street when it suddenly lost propulsion. There was no warning. The display suddenly showed 0 rand and 0% high voltage battery SOC. I had to cross multiple lanes of rush hour traffic with no propulsion to coast to a stop. Once parked the vehicle would not go in gear and would not move. It was towed to a dealer where a blown manual service…
electrical
· filed 09/21/2021
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V650000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the…
electrical
· filed 09/20/2023
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V567000 (Air Bags, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet…
electrical
· filed 09/20/2021
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V650000 (Electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the recall instructions to set the high-voltage battery system to a 90% state of charge limitation using Target Charge Level mod did not work for her when she had to travel long…
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 26 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 26 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 36,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
Yes — 3 active recall(s) cover electrical issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Chevrolet/Bolt EV.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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