What is the 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV High-Voltage Battery Can Catch Fire Near Full Charge (Recall 21V560)?

NHTSA Recall 21V560 covers certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under 20V701. The high-voltage battery can catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity. Vehicles repaired under the earlier campaign still require the newer remedy. Severity: high.

What is the 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Rear Door-Handle Cables Can Be Damaged by the Window (Recall 20V184)?

NHTSA Recall 20V184 covers certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. An overly long cable inside a rear door can contact the opening window and become damaged, allowing the door to open unintentionally or preventing the inside handle from opening it. Severity: high.

What is the 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Prior Battery Diagnostic-Software Installation May Have Failed (Recall 24V812)?

NHTSA Recall 24V812 covers certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously repaired under 21V650. Installation of the advanced diagnostic software may have failed, leaving defective battery modules undetected and allowing a fire near full charge. Severity: high.

What is the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Front Left Brake Caliper Can Fracture Under High Pressure (Recall 20V808)?

NHTSA Recall 20V808 covers certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles with an improperly cast front-left brake caliper. The caliper can fracture during high-pressure braking, leak fluid and reduce brake performance. Severity: high.

What is the 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Prior Seat-Belt Pretensioner Fire Recall Repair May Be Incorrect (Recall 23V845)?

NHTSA Recall 23V845 covers certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles, including vehicles repaired incorrectly under 22V930. After a crash deploys a front pretensioner, its exhaust can ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar and cause a fire. Severity: high.

What is the 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Instrument Panel May Block Passenger Air-Bag Deployment (Recall 23V567)?

NHTSA Recall 23V567 covers certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles whose instrument-panel cover may be missing an underside perforation required for proper passenger-air-bag deployment, increasing injury risk in a crash. Severity: high.

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2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Problems: 7 Known Issues

2017-2023 model years · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated August 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV has 7 documented known issues, with 7 rated critical. The most serious are Rear Caliper Piston Coating Can Reduce Brake Performance (Recall 18V576), High-Voltage Battery Can Catch Fire Near Full Charge (Recall 21V560), Rear Door-Handle Cables Can Be Damaged by the Window (Recall 20V184), Prior Battery Diagnostic-Software Installation May Have Failed (Recall 24V812), Front Left Brake Caliper Can Fracture Under High Pressure (Recall 20V808), Prior Seat-Belt Pretensioner Fire Recall Repair May Be Incorrect (Recall 23V845) and Instrument Panel May Block Passenger Air-Bag Deployment (Recall 23V567). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Chevrolet Bolt EV problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV has 7 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Rear Caliper Piston Coating Can Reduce Brake Performance (Recall 18V576), High-Voltage Battery Can Catch Fire Near Full Charge (Recall 21V560), Rear Door-Handle Cables Can Be Damaged by the Window (Recall 20V184). Of these, 7 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Chevrolet Bolt EV reliable?

The 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV has 7 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 7 issues are rated critical: Rear Caliper Piston Coating Can Reduce Brake Performance (Recall 18V576) and High-Voltage Battery Can Catch Fire Near Full Charge (Recall 21V560) and Rear Door-Handle Cables Can Be Damaged by the Window (Recall 20V184) and Prior Battery Diagnostic-Software Installation May Have Failed (Recall 24V812) and Front Left Brake Caliper Can Fracture Under High Pressure (Recall 20V808) and Prior Seat-Belt Pretensioner Fire Recall Repair May Be Incorrect (Recall 23V845) and Instrument Panel May Block Passenger Air-Bag Deployment (Recall 23V567). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What year Chevrolet Bolt EV is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Chevrolet Bolt EV. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV with 7 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.

What is the 2018-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Rear Caliper Piston Coating Can Reduce Brake Performance (Recall 18V576)?

NHTSA Recall 18V576 covers certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. Insufficient coating on the rear brake-caliper pistons can allow gas pockets to form and reduce rear braking performance, increasing crash risk. Severity: high.

All 7 Known Issues

2018-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Rear Caliper Piston Coating Can Reduce Brake Performance (Recall 18V576)#

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Front Left Brake Caliper Can Fracture Under High Pressure (Recall 20V808)#

2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV: High-Voltage Battery Can Catch Fire Near Full Charge (Recall 21V560)#

2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Prior Battery Diagnostic-Software Installation May Have Failed (Recall 24V812)#

2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Prior Seat-Belt Pretensioner Fire Recall Repair May Be Incorrect (Recall 23V845)#

2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Instrument Panel May Block Passenger Air-Bag Deployment (Recall 23V567)#

2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Rear Door-Handle Cables Can Be Damaged by the Window (Recall 20V184)#

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