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2019 Chevrolet Bolt Ev
Common Problems

Ranked from 85 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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Low
3 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

10 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Charging Issues

    39complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Charging issues persist, with reports of locked chargers, incomplete repairs, and ongoing risks of electrical failures.

    Related recalls: 21V560000, 20V701000

  2. 2

    Steering Rack Failure

    24complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering rack fails to return to center after turns, requiring manual intervention. This can lead to loss of control and accidents.

    $900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Battery Recall Issues

    20complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Battery recall issues persist, with multiple reports of incomplete repairs and ongoing risks of fire or electrical failures.

    Related recalls: 21V560000, 20V701000

  4. 4

    Incomplete or ineffective software updates addressing battery issues

    18complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Software updates intended to address battery overheating and fire risks are insufficient or fail to resolve the issue.

    Related recalls: 21V560000, 20V701000

  5. 5

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    16complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The frontview camera ADAS sensor fails, disabling features such as Automatic Emergency Braking and Lane Keep Assist.

  6. 6

    Battery overheating leading to potential fire

    9complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    The battery pack overheats and catches fire, posing a significant safety risk.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 21V560000, 20V701000

  7. 7

    Inadequate communication regarding recalls and safety issues

    3complaints
    Low severityOther

    Owners report not receiving timely notifications about recalls and safety issues, leading to confusion and delays in addressing the problems.

  8. 8

    Steering Gear Failure

    3complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering gear is failing, causing the steering to stick and make clicking noises.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Inability to control infotainment system leading to loss of vehicle operation

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The infotainment system can become uncontrollable, leading to the loss of vehicle operation and requiring immediate attention.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 21V560000, 20V701000

  10. 10

    Severe smoke and fire incidents from the vehicle

    2complaints
    Safety riskFuel system

    The vehicle has experienced multiple instances of smoke and fire, indicating a severe electrical or fuel system issue.

Other years & sources

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EvAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.