NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 176 owner complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt. Most complaints involve electrical system (96) and fuel/propulsion system (32). The EPA rates it 118 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650. The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed. As such, the high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21V-650. The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“My 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV experienced a loss of propulsion that left the vehicle disabled in a parking lot. The vehicle initially displayed a motor-control system warning. It subsequently displayed "Drivetrain Power Lost" and refused to shift out of Park. After turning the vehicle off and waiting approximately five minutes, I restarted it. The READY indicator returned, and the vehicle shifted into Drive, but when I attempted to accelerate, it shuddered severely instead of moving normally. The service warning indicator remained illuminated. I stopped attempting to operate the vehicle because it was unsafe to drive. OnStar retrieved diagnostic trouble code P0A3F, associated with the drive motor position sensor circuit. Significantly, General Motors issued Technical Service Bulletin 19-NA-220 in May 2020, specifically covering loss of propulsion and DTC P0A3F in 2017–2020 Chevrolet Bolt EVs. Under the bulletin's "Cause" section, GM identifies a possible spread terminal in the X2 wiring harness connection on the transmission assembly. GM further states that the terminals may not have been properly aligned during installation at the vehicle assembly plant. The…”
“Recall 21V650 (GM N212345944) remedy not provided. The advanced diagnostic software (Software Final Remedy) was installed XXX. I bought the car used on XXX at 16,187 miles. While charging was still limited to 80% by the recall software, the software flagged the battery (DTC U362C-09) and propulsion power was reduced. Ron Tonkin Chevrolet ([XXX]) replaced the high-voltage battery pack on XXX at 21,409 miles (RO [XXX], GM TAC case XXX), which is within the 6,214-mile diagnostic period and before GM's XXX and XXX deadlines. GM's own owner letter filed with NHTSA (RMISC-21V650-9675) says such a replacement includes an extended 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty from the replacement date. GM instead coded the repair as an ordinary warranty repair (labor op XXX), and the recall replacement-battery warranty was never added to my VIN. I am asking that GM provide the full recall remedy, including the Bolt Battery Limited Part Warranty.”
“Steering rack is starting to fail at under 47000 miles, car pulls to right during acceleration and pulls left when decelerating. Steering wheel does not return to the center and a slight left pull on the wheel has to be maintained at all times so the car doesn't merge right into traffic. It is available upon inspection request. I almost didn't realize it pulling to the right and almost merged into another car on the highway. It has not been confirmed yet by a third party. It has not been inspected yet. No warning lights or messages occured when it started happening.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt EV Auto (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | 127 | 108 | 118 | $650 | — |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire rotation | 6,000–8,000 mi | 6–12 months | EVs wear tires faster (weight, torque) |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–4 years | Regen braking spares the pads, not the fluid |
| Battery coolant | Per manual | Per manual | Intervals vary widely by maker |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years |
8 safety recalls as of Nov 10, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 176 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (96), fuel/propulsion system (32), steering (23). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt at 118 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt 5 out of 5 stars overall.