MYRModel Year Report

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Bolt EV Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 2017: 338 complaints 2017 2018: 87 complaints 2018 2019: 174 complaints 2019 2020: 172 complaints 2020 2021: 66 complaints 2021 2022: 59 complaints 2022 2023: 57 complaints 2023 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2017: 338 complaints
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YearComplaints
2017338
201887
2019174
2020172
202166
202259
202357
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 35%

35% of complaints: steering — 118 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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The steering rack get rusted prematurely et now the direction doesn't work properly. the steering wheel doesn't come back straight after a turn and you don't feel the movement has you should be which makes the driving unsafe.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240122

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31%

31% of complaints: electrical system — 106 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FEATURE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL THAT SLOWED THE VEHICLE DOWN AND GENERATED ENERGY TO CHARGE THE BATTERY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171208

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 70 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE PROBLEM IS THAT IT IS TOO EASY TO PUT THE CAR IN "PARK" BY ACCIDENT. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, I WAS TRYING TO GO FROM THE "L" POSITION TO THE "R" POSITION. TO DO SO REQUIRES YOU TO PRESS THE SIDE BUTTON AND MANEUVER THE SHIFTER TO THE R POSITION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170319

SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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ON A SOMEWHAT CROWDED FREEWAY ON RAMP, STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN CARS AHEAD STOPPED. FULLY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT APPLY MAXIMUM BRAKING POWER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180202

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 338
I 20201009 — PE (closed 20220207)

Electric Vehicle Battery Fires

R 20210511 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 20V701000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210813 — electrical system

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.

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 frequently,...

Campaign 21V560000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230123 — seat belts, structure

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.

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.

Campaign 22V930000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

R 20240124 — seat belts, structure

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.

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.

Campaign 23V845000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (118 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (106 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (70 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V701000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V560000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V930000 (seat belts, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V845000 (seat belts, structure) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2023 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2021

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 2020 ● 2018

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.