Chevrolet Bolt EV years to avoid
The Chevrolet Bolt EV years to avoid are 2017, 2020, 2019 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2027 is the cleanest year on record.
1,362
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
2017–2027
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Bolt EV years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 465 | |
| 2020 | High complaint rate | 246 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 241 |
Every Bolt EV year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 95 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 94 | 7 | |
| 2021 | 97 | 5 | |
| 2020avoid | 246 | 8 | |
| 2019avoid | 241 | 6 | |
| 2018 | 119 | 5 | |
| 2017avoid | 465 | 4 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Bolt EV years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Bolt EV years to avoid are 2017, 2020, 2019. The cleanest year on record is 2027.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Bolt EV?
By complaint volume, 2027 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Bolt EV years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Bolt EV have?
Across all model years, the Bolt EV has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,362 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.