Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Bolt Ev, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2027
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev - 331 complaints in its first 8 years (348 to date)
- 2019 Chevrolet Bolt Ev - 178 complaints in its first 8 years (178 to date)
- 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev - 174 complaints in its first 8 years (174 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev - 89 complaints in its first 8 years (89 to date)
- 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev - 331 complaints in its first 8 years (348 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 61 | 61 | 3 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 59 | 59 | 7 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 67 | 67 | 5 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 174 | 174 | 8 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 178 | 178 | 6 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 89 | 89 | 5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 348 | 331 | 4 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V114000 | 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,... |
| 24V812000 | 2020-2022 | Electrical System | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650. |
| 24V481000 | 2020-2022 | Electrical 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. |
| 23V845000 | 2017-2023 | Structure | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. |
| 23V567000 | 2022-2023 | Electrical System | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. |
| 22V930000 | 2017-2023 | Structure | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. |
| 21V650000 | 2020-2022 | Electrical System | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles. |
| 21V560000 | 2017-2019 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. |
| 21V517000 | 2022 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV vehicles. |
| 20V811000 | 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... |
| 20V808000 | 2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. These vehicles may have an improperly cast front left brake caliper that can fracture during a... |
| 20V701000 | 2017-2019 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. |
| 20V184000 | 2019-2020 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. |
| 18V576000 | 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,... |