Dealer visit checklist
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV checklist
Print it or keep it on your phone. Tick each item as you go so nothing gets missed.
Inspect the car
- Check every panel gap and look for mismatched paint (signs of past accident repair)
- Look at the tires: even wear, matching brands, at least 4/32" tread
- Check under the car and engine bay for oil, coolant or other leaks
- Start the engine cold; listen for knocks, ticks or squeals and watch for smoke
- Test every window, lock, seat, light, the A/C, heat and infotainment
- Test drive on city streets and highway: straight braking, smooth shifts, no pulling
- Ask for the service records and a vehicle history report
- Have an independent mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection (about $100–$200)
Known 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV problems to check
- Battery degradation and the 2022 recall-related battery replacement program — while GM replaced defective Ultium cells, buyers should verify their specific VIN received the fix and confirm the new battery warranty
- DC fast charging is capped at 55 kW, making long road trips noticeably slower than competitors like the Chevy Equinox EV or Tesla Model 3 that charge at 150-250 kW
- Infotainment system responsiveness and occasional software glitches reported by owners, including Bluetooth connectivity drops and map freezing
- Interior material quality and fit-and-finish complaints are common for a vehicle in this price class — plastics feel budget-grade and the cabin shows wear faster than Japanese rivals
- Regenerative braking feel can be inconsistent and the one-pedal driving calibration takes adjustment; some owners report brake pedal feel changes over time
Ask: have these recalls been fixed?
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL: General Motors, LLC.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles.
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles.
- STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY: 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.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650.
Negotiate the price
- Know the typical price: about $27,000 for this model year
- Negotiate the out-the-door price, not the monthly payment
- Get the full price with every fee listed in writing before you sign
- Bring your own loan pre-approval so the dealer has a rate to beat
- Say no to add-ons you didn't ask for (paint protection, VIN etching, nitrogen tires)
- Negotiate your trade-in separately, after the car's price is agreed
- Be ready to walk away; another listing is usually a click away