Model Year Problem Record
The complete public record for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.
Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.
The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.
125 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
110 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
70 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
4 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V701000, 21V560000.
3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
3 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V930000, 23V845000.
3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.
Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 50,932 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.
Park Outside AdvisoryHybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 57,414 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.
Park Outside AdvisorySeat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 111,242 vehicles across all affected models.
Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 6,771 vehicles across all affected models.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.
Pedestrian alert sounds. Resulted in recall campaign 22V063000.
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 20V701000.
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 20V701000.
When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.
Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.