Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints by model year
981 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 61 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | 59 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 2021 | 67 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 174 | 7 | 4 | 8 |
| 2019 | 178 | 2 | 10 | 6 |
| 2018 | 89 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 | 348 | 11 | 5 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2027. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 114 | 30 | 85 | 94 | 33 | 29 | 17 | 2 |
| Steering | 124 | 38 | 46 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 70 | 11 | 44 | 30 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 34 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| Power train | 27 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| Engine | 16 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls (14)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Bolt EV model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V114000 | Feb 26, 2026 | Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208 | 2027 | 63.2% |
| 24V812000 | Oct 31, 2024 | High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 80.4% |
| 24V481000 | Jun 27, 2024 | High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 95.8% |
| 23V845000 | Dec 14, 2023 | Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment | 2017–2023 | 87.9% |
| 23V567000 | Aug 10, 2023 | Front Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly | 2022, 2023 | 80.4% |
| 22V930000 | Dec 15, 2022 | Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment | 2017–2023 | 88.5% |
| 21V650000 | Aug 20, 2021 | High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 97.3% |
| 21V560000 | Jul 23, 2021 | High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 98.2% |
| 21V517000 | Jul 8, 2021 | Front Driver-Side Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly | 2022 | 100% |
| 20V811000 | Dec 23, 2020 | Incorrect Bolts Used To Attach Seat Belts | 2020 | 93.8% |
| 20V808000 | Dec 22, 2020 | Front Left Brake Caliper may Fracture | 2020 | 100% |
| 20V701000 | Nov 13, 2020 | High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire | 2017, 2018, 2019 | — |
| 20V184000 | Mar 26, 2020 | Rear Doors May Open While Driving | 2019, 2020 | 99% |
| 18V576000 | Aug 30, 2018 | Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons | 2018, 2019 | 95.9% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5 hb fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5 hb fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Chevrolet Bolt EV FAQ
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Bolt EV had?
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns that cover at least one Chevrolet Bolt EV model year from 2017 to 2027. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Chevrolet Bolt EV year has the most complaints?
Among the last 5 model years with settled counts, the 2017 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (348) and the 2021 the fewest (67). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Chevrolet Bolt EV problems?
Across the 2017–2027 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, steering, fuel/propulsion system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Chevrolet Bolt EV get?
EPA rates the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV at 120 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.