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2017 Chevrolet bolt Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet bolt has 21 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Chevrolet bolt

Steering
106
Electrical
94
Other
48
Powertrain
21
Brakes
14
Visibility
10
Speed Control
8
Seats
4
Airbags
3
Lights
3

21

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 12, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehi...
Jul 17, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that the propulsion system warning lig...
Sep 7, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI stopped for a DC fast charge at an Electrify America station to ensure that my vehicle's battery l...
Aug 30, 2021POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe check engine light came on in my vehicle and limited the speed at which I could drive resulting ...
Aug 2, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe battery may be faulty and burst on fire. This was recall last year and this year and the remedie...
Jul 29, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe issue with the current recall is that it is impossible for those with long commutes to adhere to...
Jul 29, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMy high voltage battery is likely to catch fire some time after charging the vehicle. Chevy has told...
Jul 29, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI am extremely concerned about the battery fire recall for my 2017 Chevy bolt. I live in a townhome...
Jul 28, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI purchased this car (Chevy Bolt EV) under the assumption that I could simply charge overnight and h...
Jul 24, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBattery pack is failed and needs replacing, attempts have already been made to no avail. We should h...
Jul 23, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI've had to deal with the high voltage battery fire recalls multiple times on my vehicle. I rely on ...
Jul 23, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI own a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt which is part of the recall announced today by GM. This is the second re...
Jul 15, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI had my Chevy dealer install the second software update and return my battery charging to 100%. The...
Jul 6, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESParking button may not fully engage when pressed causing vehicle to roll forward in drive gear or wh...
Jan 13, 2021POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE DEALERSHIP PERFORMED UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE ON THE VEHICLE. IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER(GM) ...
Jan 6, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMHELLO. WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN DECEMBER 2020. WHEN I TRIED TO LIST THE VEHICLE ON THE TURO WE NOTI...
Nov 24, 2020POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTODAY I RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION GM N202311730 ABOUT DEFECTIVE BATTERIES THAT CAN CAUSE A FIRE W...
Oct 20, 2018POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE 12-VOLT BATTERY. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER, STALLS, ...
Jul 26, 2018POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMON 2018-07-26 AT APPROXIMATELY 2325H, VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT ~70MPH NORTHBOUND ON I-95, THE MAI...
Jan 17, 2018POWER TRAINSTOPPED AT STORE1/24/2018 WHEN TRIED TO RESTART, RECEIVED TRANSMISSION WARNING SERVICE SIGN, UNABLE...

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