Chevrolet Bolt EV years to avoid
More than twice the Bolt EV's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Bolt EV years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Bolt EV problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical407
- Steering265
- Fuel system192
- Transmission88
- Brakes57
- Engine45
- Driver assistance41
- Acceleration33
- Visibility24
- Airbags24
- Suspension20
- Lights17
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Bolt EV
Chevrolet Bolt EV problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | - | 7 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 63 | Electrical | 3 | 9 | ||
| 2022 | 77 | 59 | Electrical | 6,612 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 77 | 67 | Electrical | 2,700 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 44 | 177 | Electrical | 6,600 | 8 | 7 | |
| 2019 | 44 | 179 | Electrical | 10,230 | 6 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 72 | 89 | Steering | 18,000 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 24 | 351 | Steering | 20,000 | 4 | 11 | Avoid |
Recalls 14
Chevrolet Bolt EV warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Chevrolet Bolt EV
What years of the Chevrolet Bolt EV should you avoid?
2017 and 2019. Each has more than twice the Chevrolet Bolt EV's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2017 alone has 351, mostly about steering and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Bolt EV?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Bolt EV?
Electrical, with 407 complaints across all years, followed by steering (265) and fuel system (192).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Bolt EV have?
14 recalls between 2017 and 2027. The 2020 model year has the most, with 8.
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