2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 17%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,806miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 17% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,806 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 accelerator pedal. In fact, it felt like the car had engaged the regenerative braking to actively slow me down. This is a life-threatening safety flaw, as it was difficult to get to the breakdown lane. The only reason there was no collision was that there was relatively light traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11710387, filed 2026-01“While waiting to make a left turn, the car lurched forward about a foot and went into park.It would not shift into any gear. A warning briefly showed up on drivers display which said DO NOT SHIFT UNTIL ???? RESETS. I turned car off but it immediately came back on automatically, and for twenty minutes I was in the intersection blocking traffic (police called to protect me from traffic). On drivers display a car symbol with exclamation point through the car was showing. After twenty minutes I turned it off again and it stayed off until I turned it on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11543576, filed 2023-09“While pulling into a parking spot the car made a loud noise and came to a complete stop. Car was able to pull into the spot. When the car was turned on after parking a warning message came up to service transmission, unable to shift soon. Vehicle was driven to dealer for service and would make thud noises when decelerating at low speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11479297, filed 2022-08“The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated while pulling out of a parking lot, the vehicle stalled, failed to shift into gear and would not turn off. A towing agent disconnected the battery and the vehicle turned off. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the service disconnect fuse had blown. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the engine control module (ECM) was replaced, however, the failure reoccurred upon starting the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11513502, filed 2023-03, 6,612 miles“While driving at highway speed, vehicle lost drive and a message stating to pull over was displayed. Vehicle then shifted into Park (P) and was unable to shifted into Drive (D) or Reverse (R). Vehicle towed to dealer, where it was for 7+ weeks before being repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11499592, filed 2022-12Related service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
29 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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