Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls and problems
14 recalls and 992 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
14
Complaints
992
Crashes reported
38
Fires reported
21
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Chevrolet Bolt EV by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Bolt EV | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Bolt EV | 3 | 63 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 Bolt EV | 7 | 59 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Bolt EV | 5 | 67 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Bolt EV | 8 | 177 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Bolt EV | 6 | 179 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 5 | 89 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Bolt EV | 4 | 351 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Most reported Chevrolet Bolt EV problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 409 | |
| Steering | 265 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 191 | |
| Unknown or Other | 114 | |
| Power Train | 88 | |
| Service Brakes | 54 | |
| Engine | 42 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 34 | |
| Air Bags | 21 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 20 |
All Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-114 | Feb 26, 2026 | 2027 | Equipment | General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ… |
| 24V-812 | Oct 31, 2024 | 2020–2022 | Park outsideElectrical System | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650. |
| 24V-481 | Jun 27, 2024 | 2020–2022 | Park outsideElectrical System | 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. |
| 23V-845 | Dec 14, 2023 | 2017–2023 | Seat Belts, Structure | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. |
| 23V-567 | Aug 10, 2023 | 2022–2023 | Electrical System, Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. |
| 22V-930 | Dec 15, 2022 | 2017–2023 | Seat Belts, Structure | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. |
| 21V-650 | Aug 20, 2021 | 2020–2022 | Park outsideElectrical System | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles. |
| 21V-560 | Jul 23, 2021 | 2017–2019 | Park outsideElectrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. |
| 21V-517 | Jul 8, 2021 | 2022 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC. |
| 20V-811 | Dec 23, 2020 | 2020 | Seat Belts | 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… |
| 20V-808 | Dec 22, 2020 | 2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. |
| 20V-701 | Nov 13, 2020 | 2017–2019 | Park outsideElectrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. |
| 20V-184 | Mar 26, 2020 | 2019–2020 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. |
| 18V-576 | Aug 30, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Bolt EV?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV has the most reports (351). Check the 2017 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Bolt EV have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering Chevrolet Bolt EV model years 2017–2023, 2027.
What are the most common Chevrolet Bolt EV problems?
Owners report electrical system, steering, fuel/propulsion system problems most often.