NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Bolt EV

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

978

Active records

Recalls

13

Active records

TSBs

1,314

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

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

363

Operating state

283

Condition issue

217

Electrified system issue

131

Performance issue

124

Noise

89

Reporting mechanism

87

Thermal issue

71

Electrical issue

67

Driver assistance issue

60

Infotainment behavior

52

Charging behavior

40

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

40

Braking behavior

35

Powering on/off behavior

28

Engine behavior

26

Safety restraint issue

26

Recent change

23

Lighting behavior

17

Vibration/harshness

16

Safety restraint behavior

15

Ride/handling behavior

14

HVAC behavior

13

Access/entry issue

10

Fluid issue

8

Starting behavior

7

Smell

5

Wiper/washer behavior

5

Communication/network issue

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

Filed Oct 21, 2026


Steering is stiff and fails to return to center. Problem is slowly getting worse.

2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

Filed Oct 13, 2026


The steering (rack and pinion) is dangerous. My previous 2019 bolt with 43000 miles handled great and this one (17 with 36xxx) I have to keep both hands on the wheel at all times because it pulls after a turn and the wheel doesn’t find center so I am constantly sawing at the steering wheel. At highway speeds this could become dangerous and cause an accident from an overcorrection. Steering has become stiff and almost like I have a bad alignment but it could go in either direction. I already had…

2023 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

Filed Oct 2, 2026


Reverse camera and infotainment system glitch, and doesn't work most of the time. This was known by the dealer which tried to repair it at least 3 occasions but problem still occur. Problem showed up after few months of purchase( bought brand new). This a safety concern since you cannot see if there's vehicle or people while reversing.

2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

Filed Sep 26, 2026


The steering rack is binding and has malfunctioned. The steering wheel does not return to center after turning and vibrates or wobbles while driving, which may impair steering control and makes the vehicle unsafe to drive. The problem was diagnosed and confirmed by a certified automotive repair shop. No warning lights or messages appeared. The only prior symptom was progressively worsening steering-wheel operation over time.

2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

Filed Sep 25, 2026


I have this exact issue with my car, this is service Bulletin No.: 21-NA-064 published on the NHTSA web site. The dealership wants to charge me hundreds of dollars to fix this problem, it is a software problem. This impacts safety as this heater is also necessary to safely defrost the windows. I have called GM and they are telling me they will not repair the software defect for free. This creates incentive for the car manufacturer to create bad software that will need updates. It's an…

2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

Filed Sep 21, 2026


I am reporting a recurring safety defect with our 2019 Chevrolet Bolt (~80,000 miles). On multiple occasions the left front wheel has overheated severely while driving, accompanied by a rapid, severe side-to-side steering wheel wobble and a burning smell. On XXX after ~35 miles of driving (10+ miles at 50-63 mph), the steering wheel began shaking. We had to pull over and drive slowly along the shoulder, stopping twice to let the wheel cool. The left front wheel measured 627.9°F, while other…

2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

Filed Sep 20, 2026


The steering wheel on my 2019 Chevy bolt is feeling stiff and harder to turn when making a right and left turn.

2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

Filed Sep 17, 2026


A rear passenger side door handle/latch stopped working. The door cannot be opened from the inside, only from the outside. It’s a safety issue and it has affected other 2019-2020 Bolts which resulted in their recall. Why not this one?

2018 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

Filed Sep 17, 2026


Steering has resistance and will not to return to center/neutral position without driver manipulation. I've never experienced this probelm with another car and See many other Chevrolet Bolt owners have experienced the same problem. IT definitely seems to be a design and /or assembly flaw. Local GM dealer service department insists it's an isolated issue. Very costly repair required.

2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV

Filed Sep 16, 2026


Camera(s) stopped working altogether after intermittent issues. The vehicle has no functioning backup camera.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.