Major Problems with Chevrolet Bolt EV - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Chevrolet Bolt EV model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2017, for instance, is the worst year for the Bolt EV. Older Bolt EV vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Chevrolet Bolt EV problems by years

Worst Chevrolet Bolt EV Problems

VISIBILITY/WIPER
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV June 21, 2019 Victims: 3 Mileage: 275 miles

I experienced extreme windshield glare while driving my new chevy bolt at midday on a very sunny day. the glare was manageable at first, as i approached an intersection to make a left turn. as i entered the intersection, the windshield seemed to turn white. i lost my view of oncoming traffic and was hit by an suv. this was the first really sunny day after i took possession of the bolt. prior to that day, the weather had been partly/mostly cloudy. i have driven through this intersection many times before under various weather conditions in ...

ENGINE
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV November 25, 2019 Victims: 1

While slowing to make a stop at an intersection, the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration and would not stop. the car struck the vehicle in front of it a couple of times and continued to accelerate.

SEATS
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV September 23, 2017 Victims: 1 Mileage: 50 miles

After driving the bolt for one hour i discovered that hard plastic pieces of the seat could be felt through the bottom cushion causing severe leg pain and numbness. the pain took 3 days to go away. the short duration of the test drive was not enough time to feel this pain. after talking to hundreds of people in various online forums i've discovered this is a very common issue with the bolt. apparently in a certain percentage of bolts (~%25) there is insufficient padding applied to the seat. i have seen pictures that show a bolt with proper padding ...

What is the most common problem with Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Overall the worst problem with Chevrolet Bolt EV relates to FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Bolt EV years that are prone to issues with these components.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10 ENGINE 8 SERVICE BRAKES 8 VISIBILITY/WIPER 8 POWER TRAIN 7 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6 SEATS 4 WHEELS 3 AIR BAGS 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 SUSPENSION 1 SEAT BELTS 1 STEERING 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 TRACTION BATTERY 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about Chevrolet Bolt EV common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.

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