Chevrolet Bolt EV Fuel system problems
1.87 vs. all vehicles Too few recent reports to judge
44 of the 544 complaints about the Chevrolet Bolt EV (8.1%) concern Fuel system, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 1.9× the Fuel system share across all tracked vehicles.
44Complaints · Fuel system
8.1%Share of complaints
1.87×vs. all vehicles
2Last 12 months
2.3%Share involving a crash or fire
0Related recalls
Analysis
2 Fuel system complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
1 of these reports (2.3%) describes a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Fuel system for the tracked model years.
By model year
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 2 · Previous 12 months: 2
What owners report
Component: We don't know for sure. The was a recall on the battery, and several other of these cars have had thier batteries explode in similar fashion.
GM installed Advanced Monitoring Software on the car rather than replace the battery. The software detected a battery fault. Under the battery recall if a fault is detected the battery is replaced free of charge. GM is refusing to replace the battery.
I purchased a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV in late 2023, already equipped with GM's recall diagnostic software (part of NHTSA Recall 21V650), which monitored battery health and limited charging to 80%.
I am filing this complaint regarding my 2022 Chevrolet Bolt, which has been awaiting battery replacement at McCluskey Chevrolet for over 30 days, creating significant safety concerns and violating federal warranty requirements.
Car will unexpectedly accelerate when car is coming to a stop. almost causing a crash a few times. (cruse control is not on)
Electronic drive unit fault, Auxilary transmission pump needs to be replaced. It’s a brand new vehicle and this is a very common problem.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
No recall campaign addresses Fuel system for the tracked model years.
Problem areas · Chevrolet Bolt EV
Chevrolet Bolt EV problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›
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