2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV fuel/propulsion system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving on the highway above 60 mph, and I suddenly got a "propulsion power reduced" alert, along with a yellow indicator light. I almost immediately thereafter got a message saying "speed reduced to 50 mph" and then "speed reduced to 30 mph." I got no acceleration when I depressed the…”
filed Jan 12, 2026
“I am filing this complaint regarding my 2022 Chevrolet Bolt, which has been awaiting battery replacement at McCluskey Chevrolet for over 30 days, creating significant safety concerns and violating federal warranty requirements. Safety Concerns: The vehicle's safety systems detected a battery defect…”
filed Aug 28, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Bolt EV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Bolt EV | 7 | 12% |
| 2021 Bolt EV | 15 | 23% |
| 2020 Bolt EV | 30 | 17% |
| 2019 Bolt EV | 44 | 25% |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 11 | 13% |
| 2017 Bolt EV | 70 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.