Is the Chevrolet Bolt EV Reliable?
2017–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Chevrolet Bolt EV Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2023 | 2 | 118 | 4 | — | 58 | Fair |
| 2022 | 4 | 65 | — | — | 50 | Fair |
| 2021 | 2 | 55 | 1 | — | 60 | Fair |
| 2020 | 2 | 108 | — | — | 60 | Fair |
| 2019 | 3 | 105 | 3 | — | 54 | Fair |
| 2018 | 3 | 66 | — | — | 55 | Fair |
| 2017 | 2 | 204 | 5 | — | 58 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Bolt EV Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Bolt EV scores 18 points below the average hybrid. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Chevrolet Bolt EV Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 721 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Chevrolet Bolt EV reliable?+
The Chevrolet Bolt EV scores 56/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 18 recall campaigns and 721 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Bolt EV is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2021 Bolt EV achieved the highest reliability score of 60/100 with 2 recalls and 55 complaints.
How many miles does a Bolt EV last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Chevrolet Bolt EV owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Bolt EV will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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