2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
228
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
55
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
The 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV has received a total of 228 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 12 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER, STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. 55 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (80 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (44 complaints), and Steering (36 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
NHTSA has recorded 12 recalls for the 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV, potentially affecting up to 779,071 vehicles.
Recall 23V845000 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
| 6,771 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters...
View full details →Recall 23V845000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
| 6,771 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters...
View full details →Recall 22V930000 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
| 111,242 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
Consequence: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer...
View full details →Recall 22V930000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
| 111,242 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
Consequence: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer...
View full details →Recall 21V560000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 57,414 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Consequence: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more...
View full details →Recall 21V560000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 57,414 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Consequence: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more...
View full details →Recall 21V560000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 57,414 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Consequence: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more...
View full details →Recall 21V560000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 57,414 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Consequence: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more...
View full details →Recall 20V701000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 50,932 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Consequence: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-560. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-701 will still need to have the new remedy under recall 21V-560. GM will notify owners, and as an interim repair, beginning on November 17, 2020, dealers...
View full details →Recall 20V701000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 50,932 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Consequence: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-560. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-701 will still need to have the new remedy under recall 21V-560. GM will notify owners, and as an interim repair, beginning on November 17, 2020, dealers...
View full details →Recall 20V184000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 897 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The door-handle cable inside the rear doors may be too long, allowing contact with the window when it is opened, possibly damaging the cable. A damaged cable may cause the rear door to open unintentionally when the rear window is opened. Additionally, it may cause the rear inside...
Consequence: If the rear door opens while driving, or the door handle fails to open the rear door, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear passengers.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear inside door-handle cables, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202298320.
View full details →Recall 18V576000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
| 210,628 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
228 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 80 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 44 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systempropulsion Systemchargingcablecordonboard | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systempropulsion Systemtraction Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalinfotainment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Water has infiltrated the lower trunk area and fried the sound amplifier. The result is no sounds can be heard from the speakers. This includes sounds and warnings from the safety systems. Seat belt, ADAS, BLIS, OnStar, Turn Signals, Radio. The rear hatch seals seem to be intact and it is unclear how water is entering this lower area as there is no evidence of water anywhere else in the rear cargo area. A google search reveals many other Bolt owners are experiencing the same issue
Water has infiltrated the lower trunk area and fried the sound amplifier. The result is no sounds can be heard from the speakers. This includes sounds and warnings from the safety systems. Seat belt, ADAS, BLIS, OnStar, Turn Signals, Radio. The rear hatch seals seem to be intact and it is unclear how water is entering this lower area as there is no evidence of water anywhere else in the rear cargo area. A google search reveals many other Bolt owners are experiencing the same issue
Water has infiltrated the lower trunk area and fried the sound amplifier. The result is no sounds can be heard from the speakers. This includes sounds and warnings from the safety systems. Seat belt, ADAS, BLIS, OnStar, Turn Signals, Radio. The rear hatch seals seem to be intact and it is unclear how water is entering this lower area as there is no evidence of water anywhere else in the rear cargo area. A google search reveals many other Bolt owners are experiencing the same issue
As with other Chevy bolts, the rack and pinion steering completely broke no longer able to steer vehicle.
Steering will not return to center. After going around a turn, or even a curve like an exit ramp, the steering will remain locked in position and not re- center. It requires close attention and considerable force to return it to center and continue along a straight road.
Safety Rating for the 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
The 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
General Motors, LLC has issued 55 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIE0753H — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This engineering information (EI) will assist GM to recover a small number of electric vehicle battery packs from customer-owned vehicles in the field for further engineering study and analysis.
PIT5551N — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
22-NA-151 — EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides diagnostic and repair information for instances when DTC P0BBD may set.
24-NA-015 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides Hybrid/EV Charging Issue Information and Data Collection Worksheet.
21-NA-210 — EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on observing visible cracks on A/C Evaporator Hose and that it is a normal condition.
23-NA-051 — EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on New Cell Chemistry N2.2A Vehicle/Pack Identification in the High Voltage Battery pack.
18-NA-050 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
This service bulletin explains the normal operations of the backup cameras display on the radio.
20-NA-130 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
This service bulletin provides information for customers and dealers/technicians on Message Illuminated in the DIC, DTC B094C (39) Set.
20-NA-130 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information for customers and dealers/technicians on Message Illuminated in the DIC, DTC B094C (39) Set.
20-NA-130 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This service bulletin provides information for customers and dealers/technicians on Message Illuminated in the DIC, DTC B094C (39) Set.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET BOLT EV
- 2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV — 449 complaints
- 2018 CHEVROLET BOLT EV — 111 complaints
- 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV (current)
- 2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV — 229 complaints
- 2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EV — 93 complaints
- 2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EV — 90 complaints
- 2023 CHEVROLET BOLT EV — 67 complaints
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