Chevrolet Bolt ev 2020 problems
The Chevrolet Bolt EV (marketed in Europe as Opel Ampera-e) is a battery electric subcompact hatchback produced by General Motors under the Chevrolet marque. The Bolt was produced from late 2016 to mid-2021, subsequently restarting in early 2022, until late 2023. In mid-2023, GM officials said they would cancel the car, then three months later announced plans but no date for a next-generation model.
The first generation was developed and manufactured with LG Corporation. Sales of the 2017 Bolt began in California in December 2016, it was released nationwide and international markets release in 2017. A rebadged European variant was marketed as the Opel Ampera-e in mainland Europe.
In 2017, the Bolt was the second-best-selling plug-in car in the United States. It was named the 2017 Motor Trend Car of the Year, the 2017 North American Car of the Year, an Automobile magazine 2017 All Star, and was listed in Time magazine's Best 25 Inventions of 2016. The Ampera-e was discontinued after 2018. By the end of 2020, GM had sold 112,000 Bolt and Ampera-e cars worldwide.
The first-generation Bolt has been subject to at least three recalls. At least 16 Bolts have caught fire, leading to a recall to fix or replace battery components and GM's August 2021 advisory to park in open areas, at least 50 feet (15 m) away from other vehicles.
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Common Chevrolet Bolt ev 2020 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
- Poorly-Made Wheels: Complaints include problems with the wheels, which could potentially affect the vehicle's performance and safety on the road.
- Shoddy Structure: Concerns have been raised about the overall build quality and structural integrity of the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, indicating potential durability issues.
- Seatbelt Pre-Tensioner Recall: Some owners have experienced problems related to the seatbelt pre-tensioner, which may require a recall for replacement or repair.
- Forward-Facing Camera Replacement: Issues with the forward-facing camera failing within the first year of ownership have been reported, necessitating replacements.
- Main Lithium Battery Replacement: Owners have had to replace the main lithium battery in the third year of ownership, indicating potential longevity concerns with the battery system.
- Rear-Facing Camera Issues: Complaints about the rear-facing camera malfunctioning or experiencing intermittent outages have been noted.
- Alignment Issues: Problems with alignment lines not appearing consistently or correctly on the screen have been reported, impacting the driving experience and safety.
- Brake Actuator Tapping Noise: Some owners have reported a tapping noise from the brake actuator that occurs frequently during vehicle use, potentially indicating a mechanical issue.
- Display Visibility: Colorblind owners have raised concerns about the visibility of display indicators, particularly the seat heater lights, due to poor color contrast.
- Squeaky Rattle: A mysterious squeaky rattle originating from the front left side dash area has been reported, causing annoyance and potential discomfort during driving.
- Proximity Warning Issues: Complaints about sporadic or inconsistent proximity warnings have been mentioned, affecting the driver's awareness of surrounding obstacles.
These problems highlight various technical, structural, and usability issues that owners of the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV have encountered. Addressing these issues is crucial to ensure the safety, reliability, and overall satisfaction of the vehicle's owners.
What went wrong with Chevy Bolt?
Chevy had to issue two recalls for the Bolts in recent years over concerns that battery issues could cause the cars to catch fire. Bolt owners were advised to park their vehicles outdoors once the battery was charged.
How long does a 2020 Chevy Bolt battery last?
between 3 to 5 years
Your 2020 Chevy Bolt EV battery will ordinarily last between 3 to 5 years, but that can vary heavily depending on weather conditions type of battery, battery size, and driving habits. Even still, just because your battery isn't completely dead, doesn't mean it's operating correctly.
Why is Chevy Bolt being discontinued?
“Bolt is selling better than it ever has since the company dropped the price. On the other hand, that probably also means that they're losing more money than they ever have on that car,” said Sam Abuelsamid, a principal analyst at Guidehouse Insights. “So, they don't want to keep it going longer.
What is the battery warranty on a 2020 Bolt EV?
Every Bolt EV comes standard with an 8-year/100,000- mile battery warranty.
What went wrong with Chevy Bolt?
Chevy had to issue two recalls for the Bolts in recent years over concerns that battery issues could cause the cars to catch fire. Bolt owners were advised to park their vehicles outdoors once the battery was charged.
How long does a 2020 Chevy Bolt battery last?
between 3 to 5 years
Your 2020 Chevy Bolt EV battery will ordinarily last between 3 to 5 years, but that can vary heavily depending on weather conditions type of battery, battery size, and driving habits. Even still, just because your battery isn't completely dead, doesn't mean it's operating correctly.
Is Chevy Bolt EV a good car?
Highs Tempting starting price, spacious interior for a mini-car, reasonable driving range. Lows No all-wheel-drive option, feels like the low-cost solution it is. Verdict The all-electric Bolt EV's low, low starting price makes it an attractive electrified alternative to sexier and more costly EVs.
Why is Chevy killing the Bolt?
The sudden backpedaling came after the continued surge in Bolt sales and the production costs and expected selling price of the upcoming newer models continuing to increase. Meaning the Bolt would not be competing in the same price range. Sales picked up because they started to basically give them away in 2021.
Chevrolet Bolt ev 2020 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Bolt ev problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Steering problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Chevrolet Bolt ev 2020 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints Chevrolet Bolt ev 2020
The NHTSA has received 133 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Chevrolet Bolt ev 2020. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Chevrolet Bolt ev 2020 vehicles.
2024-10-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-31
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S08L4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My backup camera started working intermittently for about a year and now has just stopped working completely. Searching online, this is a very widespread issue with Bolt EV and EUV owners, happening as early as immediately after the car was purchased.
2024-10-03
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-02
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S01L4
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The rear/front camera sometimes stop working or froze and have to turn off the car, to reset, usually happens when it rains
2024-09-21
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-26
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S06L4
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Pulls to the right when accelerating too much. Even after alignment.
2024-09-21
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-26
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S06L4
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: The cameras for the 360° view, front to sides and back, keep going out. It's been a repair now five times and it still came back. The dealership is running out of ideas of what to do to fix this. I think it's just a known issue that they can't seem to fix. The main issue is the front camera goes out completely and then on mine, the left side camera goes out and is just black where the front camera will be green and not functioning. I think the module that processes data isn't properly made to handle the amount of video inputs coming in and it bugs out. It seems that it's worse when the temperature swing is too much. Currently it's the temperature of hot above 90° the car gets very warm obviously.
2024-09-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-02
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S03L4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: The reverse camera (and all cameras) is no longer working. This is a required safety feature and thousands of Bolt owners have reported this on Chevy forums and Reddit groups.
2024-09-07
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-07
- VIN: 1G1FY6S01L4
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The steering wheel does not return to the center on its own and keep stuck in which direction it is turned. The steering wheel also produces types of clunking noises when the car is standing or at a slow speed, and if you move the steering wheel left and right, it gives clunk clang clank clunk noise. it is very much a safety issue and can create a big accident. I have not taken it to the dealer, but will make an appointment to see what the dealer says. It’s been like this for over a month but now it’s getting a little louder
2024-08-27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-01
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S05L4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated while driving approximately 4 MPH and exiting the driveway, the check engine warning light and the check gear shifter warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the same dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the negative 12V battery cable had short circuited and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
2024-08-19
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-01
- VIN: 1G1FY6S0XL4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: See attached document for complaint
2024-08-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-13
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S09L4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I narrowly escaped a home and vehicle fire when my vehicle charging port received extensive damage from a Mustart SAE J1772 Level 2 EVSE Portable Electric Vehicle Charger. The charging plug overheated and experienced meltdown. The Mustart unit became so hot that my vehicle charging port charred and fused to the Mustart charging plug. The charging head became very brittle, cracked exposing seals, and leaked oil down the vehicle charging port. Even though the charging head is now melted and broken, the charger does not register a fault, and still shows a green light if plugged into the wall. My first warning of a problem was the smell of burning plastic, oil leaking and what looked like smoke coming from the charging head. I immediately unplugged the charger from the wall, but could not remove the charging head from the vehicle charging port because it was fused to the car. I tried to shift the vehicle out of Park and into neutral to move the vehicle away from my home, but the vehicle would not shift with the plug still attached. Even though unplugged from the wall, the Bolt kept beeping, indicating an issue with the charger/port. Fearing a physical short in the charging circuitry of the vehicle, the burning smell and potential for fire, I forcefully removed the charger from the vehicle by pulling on the charging handle with full human stregnth until separated. The plastic parts of both the charger and charging port were burnt and broken. My Chevy Bolt was repaired by a licensed technician at the dealer, who blamed me for the charging fault and damages. GM alleged the damage I caused to the charging unit during removal was pre-existing, causing a loose connection and short circuit. GM refused to repair the damaged charging port under warranty, claiming user error and abuse. I sent a request for refund and reimbursement of damages to Mustart on 8/05/2024 and will update this complaint after their official response.
2024-07-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-03
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S01L4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The cameras around the car collectively stop working intermittently. When I try to access the cameras or put the car into reverse, I get a black screen with a camera with a line through it. It happens right after it has rained and remains that way for several days. There are not any warning lamps that come on during this time. This situation makes me feel extremely uncomfortable as I have difficulty backing the car up and ensuring that there is not any incoming traffic that I may run into. This can be reproduced, but a dealer has not inspected it yet. Looking at online forums, it would appear this is a common issue that cost several thousand dollars to repair.
2024-06-25
BACK OVER PREVENTION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-25
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S08L4
- Components: BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: Putting car into reverse, rear camera starts to glitch sporadically. Very dangerous when this happens in a busy parking lot. This car also features a 360 overhead view and this also glitches at the same time as reverse camera mode.
2024-05-05
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-26
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S0XL4
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: The engine compartment wiring harness Part Number: 42765196 wiring shorted out due to the chaffing of wires in the harness. The dealer is replacing the harness but there is no known changes that will prevent this in the future. $3,000 repair bill. I have asked for the defective harness to be returned to me for examination. This is a major safety concern as in my case, the Chevrolet Bolt would not move either in forward or reverse (Note: the other electrical systems and battery continue to work. This failure happen in rush hour traffic and the vehicle was nearly hit by passing cars. There was no warning that the propulsion would entirely shut down. The dealer reported that they had seen this problem before. No one from the manufacturer are interested in this. A check engine light had come on the night before and I had set up an appointment with the dealer for the next day and add reported the vehicles' issues that I had observed. There is no warning to indicate that the problem would result in the complete loss of propulsion.
2024-05-03
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-01
- VIN: 1G1FY6S01L4
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: In all models before 2022, the brake lights shut off while at a stop in one-pedal driving mode. This is a major safety concern that can be fixed entirely in software.
2024-04-25
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-10
- VIN: 1G1FY6S04L4
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The car has only 20k miles and the gear steering box failed and had to be replaced. This is apparently a very common defect where if the part fails the dealer said the steering will lock up and potentially cause a crash. $2500 to replace it is a huge hit and kicked in just out of warranty. Chevy should admit to either bad design if this key part goes bad with minimal use/mileage or defective manufacturing by its part provider since the issue apparently stems from the grease within the gear box separating or breaking down. In short, Chevy is well aware of a dangerous defect in its Bolt product line that could lock up steering but will not fix it. It is only a matter of time before someone gets killed, if it hasn’t happened already. NHTSA should investigate reported Bolt accidents where vehicles go off the road.
2024-04-05
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-30
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S04L4
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I have a defective airbag--it stopped working out of nowhere in December 2023. I reported it to my Chevy dealership and they looked at it and said my whole safety restraint system is down. They said they have no airbags and can't fix it yet. Now it's April 2024 it's still not fixed and the dealership has not been actively working to get me a loaner or fix it.
2024-03-28
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-20
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S08L4
- Components: POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: While approaching a stop light, the car experienced a loss of propulsion and gave me an error message about it. The car told me to pull over as soon as possible, however, in busy morning traffic, this was impossible. Even if I'd had space to pull over, the car came to a stop and locked up with the error message "Conditions Not Right For Shift." It had to be rebooted several times before it could be shifted into neutral long enough to be pushed to safety. From there, it then had to undergo a hard reboot to return to a state where it could be shifted into Drive. A dealership service center confirmed the problem under as described under service bulletin 19-NA-220. There were no warning lamps or other symptoms of the problem. The car is available for inspection upon request.
2024-03-26
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-23
- VIN: 1G1FY6S08L4
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The steering wheel does not return to center. When turning and then releasing the steering wheel to come out of the turn, the wheel stays where it is, causing the car to continue to turn. You must manually steer the wheel back to center position. This always happens when steering. It is not a one-time or intermittent. This is not safe as it makes the car go off the road. There is no warning light or alert from the car itself that something is wrong. I purchased the car used from a used car dealership and it is doing this when I bought it. They confirmed it. To my knowledge, no one else has inspected the vehicle's steering. Looking online, there seems to be many other Chevrolet Bolt owners complaining/experiencing the same steering problem.
2024-03-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-04
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S04L4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: My 2020 Chevy Bolt EV Premier has had intermittent problems with the Rear Camera Mirror going to a black screen and shutting down. After re-seating the wiring harness, which didn't fix the problem, they replaced the wiring harness, and then when it continued to happen, they replaced the rear camera. This cleared things up for a while, but then intermittently, it started to happen again. Over the past week, things have become worse, and the mirror assembly would turn off and get extremely hot. It was so hot to the touch, almost at the stage of burning my hand. I have not gotten a resolution from the Chevy dealership as they are too busy and won't be able to diagnose the issue for a week and a half. I am concerned that this is a safety issue that might result in a vehicle fire.
2024-02-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-23
- VIN: 1G1FW6S08L4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I recently purchased a 2020 Chevy Bolt. I was never told that the battery could catch on fire and that they have a range limit. My work has banned this vehicle from their parking lot. The current recall for the battery requires software that reduces the battery by 80% which interferes with my driving schedule. This is a huge safety risk parking a vehicle that could potentially light on fire. I talked with GM and they can't guarantee that the software will detect if the battery has an issue.
2024-01-27
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-28
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S04L4
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: Passenger air bag no longer functions. Passenger airbag shows as off when a passenger is in seat. Display shows that safety restrain system has an error. According to dealer, air bag system is disabled and requires the replacement of the passenger air bag. Air bags are on back order and dealer cannot provide timeline for repair.
2024-01-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-08
- VIN: 1G1FY6S08L4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: On Monday,[XXX], I got in my car to go to work and the car messages on my dash stated "Propulsion Power is Reduced", "Service Vehicle Soon". I was able to drive to work but noticed the defrost/heater was not working. I called the local Chevrolet Dealer and scheduled an appt for Friday at 8:30am. This car had already had a recall performed earlier in 2023 that limited my car charging to 80% but never converted to allow full charging after 6200 miles. I drove home with no /defroster/heater and plugged in the car charger monday night. On tuesday morning ([XXX]), the car had not charged at all overnight. It was suppose to charge to 80% (approx 170 miles). When I drove home that evening, a torrential rainfall occurred. My windshield fogged up but since the defrost/heater wasn't working, I had to constantly wipe the windshield with a rag. I thankfully made it home after 6pm and now noticed the car charging was limited to 30%. This is why the car didn't charge on Monday night. The dealership was closed, so I called first thing Wednesday morning to tell the dealership that I needed to drop the car off today ([XXX]) because it was unsafe to drive and I might have to tow the car in because of the very limited charging allowed. They rescheduled the service appt for Thursday ([XXX]) at 8:30am. On Thursday, the repairs took 18 minutes to complete. I received a call from Jordan Ames at at the Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Dealership Thursday telling me the car was ready to be picked up.. He told me the car had a recall issues on 11/02/23 that needed to be performed. I told him I was never informed about "another" recall. He gave me the GM EV Concierge phone number to call. The invoice from him stated "Recall - N232421260 False DTC Causing Unnecessary Battery Pack Replacements 2023-11-02 9106882-0.4 hpcm2 reprogram WCC: CDYN198122734" . I called the GM EV Concierge at 1-833-382-4389 on Friday. I'm running out of characters. Bottom line- I think GM is lying to me. I need help!!!
2024-01-08
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-20
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S05L4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: multiple observations of water egress that collects in the rear hatch error, water puddle shorts out audio amplifier and ALL SOUNDS are disabled. No warnings, no pedestrian warning, no turnsignal click, no audible notifications at all . This is noted on many vehicles and GM has been uncertain as to water access point at this time, meanwhile the customer pays for the repair.
2023-11-28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-21
- VIN: 1G1FY6S09L4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Chevrolet dealer was unable to install software during 2 hour N212345944 recall service. Stated that due to error codes and were unable to contact technical support for assistance with errors. I was told to reschedule and leave the vehicle for another attempt. My concern is that GM/Chevrolet repeatedly lead me to believe they had a Final software remedy and they are not delivering on it. They have had more than three years to fix the problem and I am still being denied full use of my vehicle.
2023-11-15
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: 1G1FZ6S08L4
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: steering wheel makes noise when you turn it. probable steering gear bad
2023-11-03
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: 1G1FY6S08L4
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated while at a complete stop with the L(Low) mode activated, the brake lights failed to illuminate. The failure caused a crash for other vehicles that were coming from behind; however, the contact's vehicle was not impacted by the crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,400.
Chevrolet Bolt ev 2020 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the Chevrolet Bolt ev 2020.
2024-06-27
- Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Summary: 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.
2023-12-14
- Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Summary: 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.
2022-12-15
- Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Summary: 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.
2021-08-20
- Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
- Park Out Side: 1
- Park Out Side: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Summary: 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.
2020-12-23
- Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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.
2020-12-22
- Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Summary: 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.
2020-03-26
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: 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.
Negative Chevrolet Bolt ev 2020 car reviews
Positive Chevrolet Bolt ev 2020 car reviews
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Chevy has decided that they will no longer be able to upgrade stereos in their cars anymore. Unfortunately, this means no BT 5.0 or newer USB ports as the years go by. I personally find it absurd that my Bolt came with 17
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A whole new world! It's so much fun to drive. I absolutely love the one pedal thing. Figuring out when and where to plug in is interesting, but it's all part of the adventure. I'm really happy with my purchase.
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Hi there! Let's talk about the exciting future of personal transportation.
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I love it!
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This is my 3rd EV! I've previously owned a Chevy Volt and a BMW i3 Rex, but this is the first completely electric vehicle I've owned. I absolutely love the driving experience, and I have to say, the hard plastic that some critics complain about actually seems to be right on this vehicle. The electronics are fantastic, and I'm particularly fond of the slate gray color - I get a lot of compliments on it!
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Common problems with a Chevy Bolt? : r/BoltEV
https://www.reddit.com/r/BoltEV/comments/z2emlv/common_problems_with_a_chevy_bolt/
Nov 23, 2022 ... I had my 2020 for 2 years with no issues at all, except for the battery recall, which I wasn't really stressed about. Then someone totaled ...
Multiple Issues with 2020 Bolt | Chevy Bolt EV Forum
https://www.chevybolt.org/threads/multiple-issues-with-2020-bolt.53998/
Jan 9, 2024 ... Multiple Issues with 2020 Bolt · Seatbelt pre-tensioner recall · Forward facing camera replacement - failed in 1st year · Main lithium battery ...
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Problems | Kelley Blue Book
https://www.kbb.com/chevrolet/bolt-ev/2020/common-problems/
How reliable is the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 ...
Common issues? | Chevy Bolt EV Forum
https://www.chevybolt.org/threads/common-issues.35625/
Jun 12, 2020 ... The new Volvo XC40 RECHARGE (coming out 2020 Q4) charges at 150 kW and may be worth the $12.5K more. Rick's blue Bolt. Like.
2020 Chevrolet Bolt Reliability - Consumer Reports
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/bolt/2020/reliability/
Owner Reported Trouble Spots · EV Battery · In-car Electronics · Electrical Accessories · Climate System · Steering And Suspension · Brakes · Noises And Leaks · Drive ...
Other years of Chevrolet Bolt ev
Are you having problems with your Chevrolet Bolt ev 2020?
Torrance Kozey 2024-07-17
I've owned this car for almost three years and I absolutely loved it until I received a recall notice about the battery that GM has yet to fix. Now, I'm afraid to park it too close to my house. I offered to buy a new one, but unfortunately, there aren't any for sale. It's been a bit frustrating, to say the least.
Eldon Jakubowski 2024-04-15
I had high hopes for this car. I did lots of research and it seemed like it would be peppy and quick from 0-60. Unfortunately, the battery was recalled, which is basically the main part of the car. I was so frustrated, especially since there was a fire danger. This was my first American bought new car in my life and I was very disappointed. As a result, I traded it in.
Regan Bosco 2024-03-16
The EV is impressive, however, the battery recall has caused inconvenience. It is recommended to only charge the battery to 80% until it is replaced, which may affect the range. The timeline for the replacement is currently unknown.