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 | 3 | 111 | 4 | — | 68 | Good |
| 2022 | 7 | 66 | — | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2021 | 5 | 55 | 1 | — | 71 | Good |
| 2020 | 8 | 108 | — | — | 61 | Fair |
| 2019 | 6 | 104 | 3 | — | 66 | Good |
| 2018 | 5 | 65 | — | — | 73 | Good |
| 2017 | 4 | 202 | 5 | — | 68 | Good |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Bolt EV Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Bolt EV scores 7 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 711 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Chevrolet Bolt EV reliable?+
The Chevrolet Bolt EV scores 67/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 38 recall campaigns and 711 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Bolt EV is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2018 Bolt EV achieved the highest reliability score of 73/100 with 5 recalls and 65 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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