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Chevrolet Bolt EV
Data refreshed July 19, 2026
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Complaints
956
Active records
Recalls
14
Active records
TSBs
1,318
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
18
Crashes
37
Fires
21
Top reported issues — Chevrolet Bolt EV
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Steering behavior
Operating state
Condition issue
Performance issue
Reporting mechanism
Electrified system issue
Noise
Electrical issue
Thermal issue
Driver assistance issue
Infotainment behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Braking behavior
Charging behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Safety restraint issue
Engine behavior
Recent change
Lighting behavior
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint behavior
HVAC behavior
Access/entry issue
Ride/handling behavior
Fluid issue
Starting behavior
Communication/network issue
Smell
Wiper/washer behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Filed Jul 14, 2026
Infotainment unit did not come on. Connection error displayed. Backup camera did not display when in reverse.
2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Filed Jul 13, 2026
Infotainment unit did not boot up. Had a communications error. No rear back up camera view when put car in to reverse.
2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Filed Jul 10, 2026
Steering wheel does not return to center on turns when driving at low speeds.
2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Filed Jul 6, 2026
GM installed Advanced Monitoring Software on the car rather than replace the battery. The software detected a battery fault. Under the battery recall if a fault is detected the battery is replaced free of charge. GM is refusing to replace the battery. Now the car will not move.
2023 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Filed Jul 1, 2026
While driving a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt during a turn maneuver, one of the two bolts (nearest the driver) holding the lower control arm (to the vehicle on the front driver side) sheared completely. An inspection of the joint suggests a fatigue failure likely due to inadequate factory assembly clamping force (pretension). Because the joint lacked the required factory torque, the joint interface slipped under normal operational loads, shifting cyclic shear and bending forces directly onto the bolt…
2023 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Filed Jun 27, 2026
Steering rack failure, does not return to center most of the time. Every once in a while it will. Loud clunking in steering, started right around 36k mile warranty expiration, but I didnt know what it was so did not report it right away.
2023 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Filed Jun 22, 2026
Vehicle infotainment system on 2023 Chevrolet Bolt completely stopped functioning in May of May of 2026. Screen/radio/bluetooth and associated components had no functionality, including backup camera, safety warning features, etc. Dealership confirmed that the system needed replacement entirely and was non-functional. Vehicle was not inspected by any other parties but it was confirmed by the dealership that this is a common issue for Chevrolet vehicles, even newer models. There were no warnings…
2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Filed Jun 21, 2026
Component or system that failed/malfunctioned: The Electric Power Steering (EPS) Gear / Steering Rack Assembly. The component has not yet been removed from the vehicle and is available for physical inspection upon request. How safety is put at risk: When navigating low-speed turns or accelerating from a stop where the steering wheel is rotated to approximately 45 degrees, the steering gear mechanically binds and catches. The wheel completely fails to self-center or return to a straight…
2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Filed Jun 19, 2026
General Motors is using the arbitrary 6,213-mile tracking window of Recall 944 to deny coverage for a diagnosed Cell Section 3 hardware failure at 123,582 miles. However, this vehicle is directly impacted by the failure parameters outlined in the expanded GM Safety Recall N242470160 / N242470162, where GM openly acknowledges to federal regulators that the advanced diagnostic software has failed to properly detect defective battery modules. By denying a physical battery replacement when a…
2023 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Filed Jun 17, 2026
The steering has become harder to turn and will not return to center after turning a corner. When driving the steering wheel will stay in the position you have turned it to. I feel like this is dangerous and a safety risk especially at highway speeds. I have taken it to my local Chevrolet dealership and they said the rack and pinion steering is bad and needs to be replaced. $2365 parts and labor and realignment. The vehicle had 50058 miles on it when I noticed it. It now has approx. 52,500…