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2017–2027 · 8 model years

Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls & problems by year

39 recalls and 986 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2017350 complaints
Most recalls20208 recalls
Crashes reported37in owner complaints
Injuries reported190 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
01002003004002017: 350 complaints, 4 recalls2018: 89 complaints, 5 recalls2019: 178 complaints, 6 recalls2020: 176 complaints, 8 recalls2021: 67 complaints, 5 recalls2022: 59 complaints, 7 recalls2023: 61 complaints, 3 recalls2027: 6 complaints, 1 recalls20172018201920202021202220232027
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA rangeRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2027 Bolt EV——160010
2023 Bolt EV5★259 mi3618150
2022 Bolt EV5★259 mi7593000
2021 Bolt EV5★259 mi5674010
2020 Bolt EV5★259 mi81767400
2019 Bolt EV5★238 mi617821050
2018 Bolt EV—238 mi5892120
2017 Bolt EV—238 mi435011550

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system407
  • Steering262
  • Fuel/propulsion system190
  • Unknown or other114
  • Power train88
  • Service brakes56
  • Engine44
  • Vehicle speed control34