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2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV transmission problems

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV has 27 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

27

Transmission complaints

6%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Bolt EV transmission complaints by model year27 complaints2017: 27 complaints2018: 12 complaints2019: 13 complaints2020: 11 complaints2021: 10 complaints2022: 10 complaints2023: 2 complaints
Bolt EV transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

While slowing to a stop, the vehicle suddenly experienced multiple (3–4) violent jerks. The vehicle fought against my firm brake pedal application, overpowered the brakes, and accelerated uncontrollably, resulting in a crash. During the impact: • The driver frontal airbag and pretensioners…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 8, 2026 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV have?

NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV transmission — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.