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Chevrolet Bolt Engine problems by year

19 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Bolt's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20185000
201714210

Latest Bolt engine complaints

2018 Chevrolet BoltElectrical systemEngine & cooling

2018 Chevrolet bolt. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. The consumer stated the vehicle failed to start. The dealer advised the battery had a bad cell and a program issue. The vehicle was not operational and it was unknown when a fix would become unavailable. The consumer requested a requested a loaner vehicle.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11438102
2018 Chevrolet BoltElectrical systemEngine & cooling

Parking like this is not practical and GM needs to expedite this buyback: https://insideevs.com/news/533584/chevrolet-bolt-ownership-becoming-impossible/ https://www.kbb.com/car-news/gm-tells-some-chevy-bolt-owners-park-50-ft-from-other-cars/ https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/15/gm-advising-some-bolt-ev-owners-to-park-50-feet-away-from-other-cars.html

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11433305
2018 Chevrolet BoltElectrical systemEngine & cooling

I received a recall notice for my 2018 Chevy Bolt and my complaint is in reference to that. It is not a new issue. The remedy suggested by the recall notice is completely unrealistic. To use the car, I have to charge it overnight when I am sleeping. As is the case with almost every other Bolt owner, my charging station is in the garage. So it's unrealistic to (1) avoid depleting below 70 MPH range, (2) park my vehicle outside immediately after charging, and (3) avoid charging the car in my garage overnight. I just want to make sure GM does not escape liability if there is a problem and I did not follow these unrealistic guidelines

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11429885
2017 Chevrolet BoltElectrical systemEngine & cooling

The battery has the potential to catch fire while it is charged or parked. The given precautions provided by GM makes the car unreliable and unusable. The battery and the vehicle is on usable due to its limitations based on charging. GM has no remedy for this vehicle.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11426904
2017 Chevrolet BoltElectrical systemEngine & cooling

I own a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt which is part of the recall announced today by GM. This is the second recall in less than a year for the same battery-related issue. It was supposed to have been fixed with a software update in June. This software was supposed to identify defective batteries but it has not been successful as evidenced by the mounting number of fires that have happened after the "fix". As such, we are now under a recall a second time. As a result of their own manufacturing issue, we are now limited to...

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how we charge our vehicles, where we park and even the mileage range that we paid for, while GM attempts another fix. GM stated today that they will again be using software to identify defective cells in our batteries and only the ones that are deternined to be defective will have those cells or battery packs replaced. As you can imagine, I no longer trust GM to be able to successfully identify whether or not my battery is defective. I'm extremely disappointed by the fact that GM continues to cut corners in an effort to save money, despite such a serious safety issue that can affect so many. Myself, my livelihood and even people I park next to while out in public are at risk. GM must be forced to replace the entire battery pack in every vehicle affected by this recall. They must also provide loaner vehicles, or details on reimbursement for rental cars, to those who need them due to the fact that their vehicle is virtually unusable while they clean up their mess.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11426228
2017 Chevrolet BoltElectrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

There have been more vehicle fires after the safety recall "fix". General Motors has not said anything yet, and I am afraid to use my car or leave it near anything because of fire risk. This is a great safety concern for myself and others around me. I would like GM to say something.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11426013
2017 Chevrolet BoltEngine & coolingFuel system

There was a recall on chevy bolts ev 2017, because a fire occurred. Chevy advertise that it cars get 234 miles on a full charge. This is not true and false advertising from the gmc manufacturer. Since the recall and the vehicle had to be recalibrated to 90 percent, the car get much less than 234 miles . This is important because this a all electric car. Is this not false advertisement?

Filed Incident Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11408399
2017 Chevrolet BoltElectrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

My vehicle is impacted by the following recalls: 1) manufacturer recall number n202311730, and 2) nhtsa recall number 20v701. A fix was supposed to be in place by january 1. I followed the manufacturer's steps to reduce charge capacity and waited patiently until 1/29 for the fix. On 1/29 I called gm concierge line at that time to inquire about the status of the fix. I was told there was no update. I inquired about my options including a buyback or replacement vehicle in addition to a loaner car during the period...

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of time the car was out of commission. I was told no problem and someone would contact me. I've received two calls since that time, and none of the promised steps including buyback, replacement vehicle, or loaner cars were offered. The representatives do not respond to my emails, when I call, the assigned rep ignores my calls, and when I ask for a status update I'm told there isn't one. Gm is clearly delaying the issue. I have informed gm that my vehicle is parked in a very close quarters garage where a fire would create an imminent life/safety issue. Gm continues to not respond to my inquiry. The vehicle meets the requirements of the nonconformity vehicle under the tanner act and I am requesting assistance to ensure that the vehicle is repurchased or replaced. There has already been confirmation posted that the battery packs need to be replaced on these vehicle and gm is not acknowledging their responsibility to issue a fix to the vehicle and prevent further injury. I am writing to request an inquiry by nhtsa into what gm is actually doing to prevent further loss of life and/or injury and to repair or replace my vehicle. I have documented weeks of emails on the topic with gm which are not being replied to and am not sure where else to turn to get gm to address this open safety issue. Thanks.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11396670
2017 Chevrolet BoltElectrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

In november 2020, general motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2017-2019 model year chevrolet bolt ev vehicles. This notice applies to my vehicle, vin: [[redacted]]. As a result, gm is conducting a safety recall, n202311730. More specifically, a certain number of these vehicles were built with high voltage cells produced at lg chem?S ochang, korea facility that may pose a risk of fire when charged to full, or very close to full, capacity. The severity of the...

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recall notice was alarming to my family as we drive it daily and often extended miles. Safety is my primary concern and I am requesting remediation immediately. The risk and danger is too great for me to wait and see as gm investigates. What recourse do I have now? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr *js

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11385437
2018 Chevrolet BoltElectrical systemEngine & cooling

The first year of the lease, the main computer began to fail and the entire screen would become black, with the entire car intermittently losing power on the freeway. The computer was replaced. Later on, the blind spot sensors became erratic, but this is likely due to a shoddy repair by the dealership after someone rear-ended the car. The primary concern is the powertrain. The battery range decreased by nearly half while driving, which would have been dangerous in a remote location. There seems to be an issue with the battery modules on the 2018 chevrolet bolt.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11365489
2017 Chevrolet BoltAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & coolingFuel systemCrash1 injury

While slowing to make a stop at an intersection, the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration and would not stop. The car struck the vehicle in front of it a couple of times and continued to accelerate.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11282618
2017 Chevrolet BoltElectrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

My 2017 chevy bolt lost propulsion while in motion on city streets in los angeles in traffic without warning from either on star or the vehicle. The battery indicated approximately an 60% charge. The vehicle is now at el camino chevrolet in monterey park, ca., Waiting on service.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11243074
2018 Chevrolet BoltTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet bolt ev. While driving 20 mph, "system shutting down" appeared on the instrument panel and the vehicle seized in the middle of the road. The contact was unable to power off the vehicle with the start button. The vehicle was towed to faulkner chevrolet of lancaster (located at 2000 bennet ave, lancaster, pa 17601, (717) 299-0961) where it was diagnosed that the drive module, inverter, and a power cable (harness) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 7,403.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11240406
2017 Chevrolet BoltTransmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

I experienced a failure of the 12-volt battery. When this happens, the vehicle loses power, stalls, and then it looses all functions - cannot be even shifted into neutral to move it, cannot open rear doors. We couldn't even get in on a tow truck.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11141635

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