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2017-2027 · 8 model years
Chevrolet Bolt EV Problems by year
Owners have filed 604 complaints about the Chevrolet Bolt EV across 8 model years, and it has 14 recalls. The 2020 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (176), while 2017, 2018 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the steering.
- Complaints
- 604
- Recalls
- 14
- Crashes
- 25
- Fires
- 15
- Injuries
- 13
- Deaths
- 0
Bolt EV complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Bolt EV problems
Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls 14
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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...
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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...
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the...
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
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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.
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
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.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500...
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. These vehicles may have an improperly cast front left brake caliper that can fracture during a high-pressure braking event.
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General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Latest Bolt EV complaints
My 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV experienced a loss of propulsion that left the vehicle disabled in a parking lot. The vehicle initially displayed a motor-control system warning. It subsequently displayed "Drivetrain Power Lost" and refused to shift out of Park. After turning the vehicle off and waiting approximately five minutes, I restarted it. The READY indicator returned, and the vehicle shifted into Drive, but when I attempted to accelerate, it shuddered severely instead of moving normally. The service warning...
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indicator remained illuminated. I stopped attempting to operate the vehicle because it was unsafe to drive. OnStar retrieved diagnostic trouble code P0A3F, associated with the drive motor position sensor circuit. Significantly, General Motors issued Technical Service Bulletin 19-NA-220 in May 2020, specifically covering loss of propulsion and DTC P0A3F in 2017-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EVs. Under the bulletin's "Cause" section, GM identifies a possible spread terminal in the X2 wiring harness connection on the transmission assembly. GM further states that the terminals may not have been properly aligned during installation at the vehicle assembly plant. The bulletin explains that this condition can cause loss of propulsion and prescribes replacement of the affected wiring harness. My vehicle's symptoms and diagnostic code closely match this documented condition. However, the precise cause has not yet been confirmed by a dealership inspection. I am reporting this incident because a potential factory-assembly defect that can cause unpredictable loss of propulsion presents a significant safety concern, particularly if it occurs while driving in traffic. I believe the connection between this incident and GM's previously documented condition warrants investigation into whether other Chevrolet Bolt EVs may be affected.
1. Unexpected sudden automatic hard braking during normal conditions-many times so far. -Dealer blamed it on the poor quality of the sensor and automatic braking system on the 2027 chevy bolt. 2. Wandering steering and failure for steering wheel to return to center after minor turns and lane changes. wandering steering/tracking fixed after dealer replaced the rack/steering gear but the "return to center" failure still persists. I am taking it in for the 3rd time tomorrow (11/45/2026)
The steering wheel fails to return to center after turning and will stay stuck in the turned position. In looking through forums, it appears to be a common issue for Bolts that Chevrolet has not taken accountability for as no recall has been issued even though the complaints are quite numerous with the steering gear needing to be replaced, even at low mileage.
When driving the car and turning the wheel, the steering wheel does not go back to center by itself. I have to physically turn it back to straight. This is a safety risk as the car isn't straightening out of a turn and physically harder to get back to center and center of the lane. I took it back to the dealership I purchased and their service team is saying they don't notice an issue, which is untrue, it's clearly seen when driving.
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle struck a deer. The air bags failed to deploy but the steering wheel released a chemical dust accompanied by an abnormal gas odor. Due to the impact, and the seat belt locking, the driver sustained soft tissue abdominal injuries and was treated at a hospital. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center after the issue however, the vehicle needed to be inspected by an insurance adjuster. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN INTERMITTENT COMPLETE LOSS OF REARVIEW VISIBILITY WHILE REVERSING, DISPLAYING A BLANK SCREEN AND A RED WARNING TRIANGLE. THIS is a severe safety hazard that violates FMVSS111. The dealership held the vehicle for more than three weeks due to extensive dashboard while wiring harness failures on the communication loop. Yet GM has failed to issue a safety recall.
Questions about the Chevrolet Bolt EV
Which Chevrolet Bolt EV years have the most problems?
Which Chevrolet Bolt EV years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Chevrolet Bolt EV problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (263), steering (150), fuel system (110) most often.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Bolt EV have?
NHTSA lists 14 recalls across all Chevrolet Bolt EV model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data