Worst 2021 Chevrolet Bolt Ev Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Fuel System
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt Ev.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 31 | 1 | — | 6,250 mi | |
| Fuel System | 15 | — | — | 6 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 2 | — | 2,700 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 691 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Chevrolet Bolt Ev
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~170,606 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2021 Chevrolet Bolt Ev — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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