Chevrolet
Bolt EV
Chevrolet Bolt EV: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassSmall estate
Model years (US)2017–2023
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Chevrolet Bolt – Second generation2026–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | January 2026–present |
| Model years | 2027 |
| Platform | BEV II |
| Electric motor | 210 hp permanent magnet motor/generator, 229 Nm torque |
| Battery | 65 kWh lithium iron phosphate |
| Electric range | 422 km (EPA) |
| Charging | NACS |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm |
| Length | 4,308 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,623 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Kansas City, Kansas (Fairfax Assembly) |
Chevrolet Bolt EUV2021–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | May 2021 – November 2023 |
| Model years | 2022–2023 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | BEV II |
| Electric motor | 200 hp permanent magnet motor/generator, torque 361 Nm |
| Transmissions | 1-speed Electronic Precision Shift |
| Battery | 65.0 kWh lithium-ion 288 cells, 96 cell groups – three cells per group |
| Charging | 120240 V AC, J1772, SAE Combo DC (CCS) Fast Charge |
| Wheelbase | 2,675 mm |
| Length | 4,305 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,615 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,669 kg |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | Final assembly: GM Orion Assembly, Lake Orion, Michigan Battery/drivetrain, HVAC and instrument/infotainment systems: LG, Holland, Michigan & Hazel Park, Michigan |
Chevrolet Bolt – First generation2016–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | October 2016 – December 2023 |
| Model years | 2017–2023 |
| Platform | BEV II |
| Electric motor | 200 hp permanent magnet motor/generator, 361 Nm torque |
| Transmissions | 1-speed Electronic Precision Shift, final drive gear ratio 7.05:1 |
| Battery | 2017–2019: 60.0 kWh lithium-ion 2020–2023: 66.0 kWh lithium-ion 288 cells, 96 cell groups – three cells per group |
| Electric range | (2017–2019) 383 km (EPA) 520 km (NEDC) 380 km (WLTP) (2020–2023) 417 km (EPA) |
| Charging | 120 V, 240 V AC, J1772, SAE Combo DC (CCS) Fast Charge |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm |
| Length | 4,166 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,595 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,616 kg |
| Assembly | Battery/drivetrain, HVAC and instrument/infotainment systems at LG, Incheon, South Korea, with final assembly: GM Orion Assembly, Lake Orion, Michigan |
| Designer | Sangyeon Cho |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019, 2023 | Electric motor | Single-speed | Front-wheel drive | Electricity |
| 2020–2022 | Electric motor | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Electricity |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019, 2023 | Electric motor · Single-speed · Front-wheel drive | 17.5–17.6 kWh/100 km | 16.0–16.4 kWh/100 km | 19.0–19.2 kWh/100 km | 383–417 km |
| 2020–2022 | Electric motor · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 17.5–17.8 kWh/100 km | 16.0–16.5 kWh/100 km | 19.2–19.5 kWh/100 km | 417 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small estate |
| Model years in EPA data | 2017–2023 |
| Powertrains | Electric |
| Transmission types | Single-speed, CVT |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| Configurations listed | 7 |
| Electric motor (EPA) | 150 kW ACPM |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 481 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,662 L |
| Electric range (EPA) | 383–417 km |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2017–2023 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 258 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Steering | 146 | 2017, 2019, 2020 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 107 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 47 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Driver assistance | 28 | 2019, 2020, 2023 |
| Brakes | 24 | 2019, 2022, 2023 |
| Engine and cooling | 24 | 2020, 2022, 2023 |
| Airbags | 19 | 2019, 2020, 2023 |
| Speed control and cruise | 19 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Lights | 13 | 2020, 2022, 2023 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2017–2023: 589 complaints, 24 with a crash and 15 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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