2021 Chevrolet Bolt Ev Recalls & Known Issues
Check recalls and known issues for the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt Ev. Safety information and reliability rating.
Reliability Overview
goodThe 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV is generally reliable and has relatively low routine maintenance costs. Its major concern is the high-voltage battery recall history, while steering, propulsion warnings, cold-weather range loss, and tire wear are commonly reported ownership issues.
Open Recalls (2)
Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
Certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles may have high-voltage battery defects that can cause the battery pack to catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Campaign: 21V650 | Reported: 2021-08-20
Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery
Some vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V650 may have incorrectly installed advanced diagnostic software that fails to detect defective battery modules, increasing the risk of a battery fire.
Campaign: 22V077 | Reported: 2022-02-11
Known Issues
High-voltage battery recall history and reduced charging limits
Typical mileage: Any mileage
$0 - $0
Reduced driving range in cold weather
Typical mileage: Any mileage
$0 - $1,500
Electronic power steering rack stiffness, sticking, or failure
Typical mileage: 5,000-80,000
$1,000 - $3,000
Vehicle propulsion warning, loss of power, or no-start condition
Typical mileage: Any mileage
$200 - $2,500
Premature tire wear and relatively expensive replacement tires
Typical mileage: 20,000-40,000
$600 - $1,400
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