Chevrolet Bolt EV Fuel system problems
44 of the 532 complaints about the Chevrolet Bolt EV (8.3%) 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.
Analysis
By model year, Fuel system complaints peak with the 2019 model (21, 12% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (2). 2 Fuel system complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
Owners most often describe: “battery”, “gm's”, “charge”, “charging” and “fire”. 1 of these reports (2.3%) describe a crash or fire, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
No recall campaign addresses Fuel system for the tracked model years.
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 2 · Previous 12 months: 2
Common terms in reports
- battery28
- gm's8
- charge14
- charging11
- fire13
- propulsion9
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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Frequently asked questions
How common are Fuel system problems on the Chevrolet Bolt EV?
44 of the 532 complaints about the Chevrolet Bolt EV (8.3%) 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.
Which Chevrolet Bolt EV model years have the most Fuel system complaints?
By model year, Fuel system complaints peak with the 2019 model (21, 12% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (2).
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Bolt EV Fuel system problems?
No recall campaign addresses Fuel system for the tracked model years.