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Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns and 978 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, covering model years 2017 to 2027. The 2017 model year drew the most complaints (346), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 14 recall campaigns on file
  • 978 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 8 model years with data (2017–2027)
  • most complaints: 2017 (346 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (404 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V114000 (reported Feb 26, 2026)
  • 37 complaints reporting a crash (3.8%)
  • 21 complaints reporting a fire (2.1%)
  • 13 complaints reporting an injury (1.3%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints by model year

8 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2017 model year has the most complaints: 346 of 978, or 35.4%. Next come 2019 (178) and 2020 (174). The fewest are for 2027, with 5 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet Bolt EV owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2017–2027Column chart of 978 complaints across 11 model years. The highest is 2017 with 346. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2017: 346 complaints34620172018: 89 complaints8920182019: 178 complaints17820192020: 174 complaints17420202021: 67 complaints6720212022: 59 complaints5920222023: 60 complaints6020232024: 0 complaints20242025: 0 complaints20252026: 0 complaints20262027: 5 complaints52027
Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201734611550
2018892110
201917821020
20201747400
2021674010
2022593000
2023608130
202750010
All model years9783721130

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet Bolt EV components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 404 complaints (41.3% of all 978), followed by Steering (259) and Fuel/Propulsion System (189).

Components named most often in Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System40441.3%
Steering25926.5%
Fuel/Propulsion System18919.3%
Unknown or Other11211.5%
Power Train878.9%
Service Brakes555.6%
Engine444.5%
Vehicle Speed Control333.4%
Visibility/Wiper242.5%
Air Bags232.4%
Forward Collision Avoidance191.9%
Suspension191.9%
Lane Departure181.8%
Exterior Lighting171.7%
Seat Belts151.5%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls

14 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Bolt EV, newest first. The 14 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2027. The 2020 model year appears in the most campaigns (8).

  • 14 recall campaigns
  • 5 “Park Outside” advisories
Chevrolet Bolt EV recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2017: 4 campaigns2018: 5 campaigns2019: 6 campaigns
2020: 8 campaigns2021: 5 campaigns2022: 7 campaigns2023: 3 campaigns2024: no campaigns2025: no campaigns2026: no campaigns2027: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V114000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Model year 2027

    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, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”

    Consequence:
    Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 24V812000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software; Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model years 2020–2022

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650. The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed. As such, the high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

    Consequence:
    A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Dealers will reinstall advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N242470160.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 24V481000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model years 2020–2022

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    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. The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.

    Consequence:
    A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 1, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's numbers for this recall are N242443000 and N242443002.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 23V845000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars

    Model years 2017–2023

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

    Consequence:
    A fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under recall number 22V-930 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Owners may contact GM EV Concierge at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) or Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232421970.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 23V567000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2022–2023

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.

    Consequence:
    An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232414710.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 22V930000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Structure › Body › Roof and Pillars

    Model years 2017–2023

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

    Consequence:
    A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222383790.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 21V650000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model years 2020–2022

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

    Consequence:
    A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021 and June 23, 2023. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 21V-560. GM's number for this recall is N212345940.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 21V560000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model years 2017–2019

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

    Consequence:
    A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N212343880.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 21V517000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Critical Fasteners; Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2022

    General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV vehicles. One of the two fasteners that secure the driver's frontal air bag to the steering wheel may be missing or improperly tightened.

    Consequence:
    An improperly installed air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the driver-side air bag fasteners. If the fasteners cannot be tightened properly, the air bag assembly will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212340860.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  10. NHTSA campaign 20V811000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners; Seat Belts

    Model year 2020

    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 Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

    Consequence:
    If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Show 4 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 20V808000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

    Model year 2020

    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 high-pressure braking event.

    Consequence:
    If a brake caliper fractures and brake fluid is lost, the vehicle may experience reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting lot number on the front left brake caliper and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202321400.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 20V701000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model years 2017–2019

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

    Consequence:
    A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-560. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-701 will still need to have the new remedy under recall 21V-560. GM will notify owners, and as an interim repair, beginning on November 17, 2020, dealers will reprogram the hybrid propulsion control module 2 (HPCM2) to limit the full charge to 90%, free of charge. Owners are advised to activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, or park outside, until the software update is completed. Owners were notified of the interim repair beginning November 17, 2020. The second notice was mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N202311730.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 20V184000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

    Model years 2019–2020

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The door-handle cable inside the rear doors may be too long, allowing contact with the window when it is opened, possibly damaging the cable. A damaged cable may cause the rear door to open unintentionally when the rear window is opened. Additionally, it may cause the rear inside door handle to not work.

    Consequence:
    If the rear door opens while driving, or the door handle fails to open the rear door, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear passengers.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear inside door-handle cables, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202298320.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 18V576000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

    Model years 2018–2019

    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, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

    Consequence:
    A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet Bolt EV questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Bolt EV have?

NHTSA lists 14 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Bolt EV, covering model years 2017 to 2027. The most recent, 26V114000, was reported on February 26, 2026 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 2020 model year is covered by the most campaigns (8).

Which Chevrolet Bolt EV model year has the most complaints?

The 2017 model year, with 346 of the 978 complaints in NHTSA’s file (35.4%). The next are 2019 (178) and 2020 (174). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet Bolt EV complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 404 complaints, or 41.3% of all 978. Steering (259) and Fuel/Propulsion System (189) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 978 complaints, 37 report a crash, 21 a fire, 13 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.