Chevrolet

Bolt EV

Small Station Wagons · model years 2017 to 2023

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The verdict

Best year: 2023. complaints: 61, below this model's typical 89; recalls: 3, below this model's typical 5.

Worst year: 2017. complaints: 348, about 3.9x this model's typical 89; recalls: 4, below this model's typical 5.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Chevrolet Bolt EV
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2017	1Electric	119	no data	$650	4	348	2	859	STEERING 26%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%
complaints: 348, about 3.9x this model's typical 89 recalls: 4, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 5 NHTSA advised parking the 2017 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	1Electric	119	no data	$650	5	89	3	653	STEERING 32%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 89, in line with this model's typical 89 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 complaints reporting a fire: 1 NHTSA advised parking the 2018 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 38 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	1Electric	119	no data	$650	6	178	2	476	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 35%, STEERING 19%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 18%
complaints: 178, about 2x this model's typical 89 recalls: 6, above this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 10 NHTSA advised parking the 2019 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	1Electric	118	200	$650	8	174	2	424	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 39%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%, STEERING 9%
complaints: 174, about 2x this model's typical 89 recalls: 8, about 1.6x this model's typical 5 complaints reporting a fire: 4 NHTSA advised parking the 2020 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	1Electric	118	200	$650	5	67	1	352	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 34%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 67, below this model's typical 89 recalls: 5, in line with this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 NHTSA advised parking the 2021 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 48 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	1Electric	120	200	$650	7	59	1	345	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12%, POWER TRAIN 11%
complaints: 59, below this model's typical 89 recalls: 7, above this model's typical 5 NHTSA advised parking the 2022 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 42 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Electric	120	no data	$650	3	61	0	235	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%, STEERING 18%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%
complaints: 61, below this model's typical 89 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 5 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 69 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2017: 119 to 2023: 120

Owner complaints2017: 348 to 2023: 61

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Chevrolet Bolt EV to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.