AI DamageChevrolet Bolt EV: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Chevrolet Bolt EV across 9 model years: 590 owner complaints and 1,012 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 44% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 25% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 18% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 8% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 4% of all complaints
- 7 Air bags 3% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 3% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 258 complaints (44% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1,279.
- Steering: 147 complaints (25% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 82.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 107 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 165.
- Powertrain: 47 complaints (8% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 255.
- Service brakes: 24 complaints (4% of all), 4 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 93.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- electric 2017–2023
- automatic, 1-speed 2017–2023
- CVT 2020–2022
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 590 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 258 | 4 | 1,279 |
| Steering | 147 | 1 | 82 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 107 | 1 | 165 |
| Powertrain | 47 | 4 | 255 |
| Service brakes | 24 | 4 | 93 |
| Engine | 23 | 1 | 126 |
| Air bags | 19 | 10 | 16 |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 6 | 14 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 14 | 2 | 66 |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 1 | 66 |
| Lane departure | 13 | 0 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 12 | 0 | 9 |
| Suspension | 11 | 1 | 94 |
| Visibility | 10 | 1 | 113 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The failure caused a complete loss of steering control, veering the vehicle into a curb. Physical evidence (outward axle pull and high-side rim scratches) indicates the mechanical failure preceded the impact. This occurred at only 38,155 miles on a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
I was in a car accident on February 9th, in which my airbags did not deploy, however, I did receive an error in my Chevy app that my Air Bag system requires attention. I sustained facial injuries due to impact with the steering wheel. I believe the airbags should have deployed, but did not.
The airbags didn't deploy. The cab did fill with a white 'smoke'. A little bit later I received a message from the Chevy app that there was a problem with my airbags and I should seek service. My insurance has deemed the car a total loss and picked up the car and taken it to their lot for inspection.
The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle did not need to be towed. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was not filed. The first vehicle the contact's vehicle had crashed into was totaled due to front and rear end damages.
The backup camera is the vehicle works intermittently. In fact, due to the defect of the camera, I hit a wall as it shut off and I hit a wall. Upon bringing to the dealer to have it replaced, the dealership admitted that it was a faulty.
Sudden acceleration in reverse. I hope there are diagnostics that will corroborate what happened because I am certain to the highest degree that this vehicle is defective.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform…
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio
- Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the software that maintains the RESS battery pack may…
- • Better performance and reliability of wireless phone charging
- This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it
- Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which there is a water leak due to a partially…
- This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a…
- This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that GM is aware of the issue and the…
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance
- Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the roof to body side structure has a pinhole in it
- This Preliminary information communications information on a Short Range Radar software anomaly causing…
- This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- Chevy Bolt EV STEERING GEAR Replacement *2019 * NO DEALERSHIP * HOW TO SAVE UP TO $2500*amount per author: 3,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- How Much It's Cost To Run Our 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV So Far!
- Chevrolet Bolt 2022 нерухомість. Ремонт електричних авто та професійний ремонт всієї VAG
- 2023 Chevy Bolt EV - AC fix / reset and other things
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.