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2021 Chevrolet

Bolt EV

Auto (variable gear ratios)

Chevrolet Bolt EV: best and worst years
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV (photo 1 of 3)

Closest available photo (2020 model year); you're viewing the 2021.

2020 photoMariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz)CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
200
Power to weight
0.056 hp/lb
Axle ratio
7.05

Efficiency

Smog score
10/10
Range per hour (240V)
26 mi/hr
Charger level
Level 3 (DC fast charging)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
5
Owner complaints
67 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Automatic emergency braking
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Optional

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM34%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM15%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
  • POWER TRAIN10%
  • STEERING9%
  • ENGINE4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 97 total.

Chevrolet Bolt EV: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

352 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6551B

    This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6423A

    Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue

  • Apr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT3271Q

    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

  • Mar 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERN25-250552

    Improvements to OnStar functionality.

  • Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP6104

    This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

  • Mar 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIP4902V

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Mar 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERN252541510

    Certain vehicles may have been sold with a GM NACS Level 2 EV charging adapter (NACS to J1772) in which a quality issue was identified. Dealers are to provide the customer with the latest design charging adapter.

  • Mar 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6425D

    This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss

  • and 344 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06

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.