MYRModel Year Report

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:30.832Z

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
176
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2020

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

55% of complaints

Complaints per year

2017: 350 complaints 2017 2018: 89 complaints 2018 2019: 179 complaints 2019 2020: 176 complaints 2020 176 2021: 67 complaints 2021 2022: 59 complaints 2022 2023: 62 complaints 2023 2027: 6 complaints 2027
2017: 350 complaints 2017 2018: 89 complaints 2018 2019: 179 complaints 2019 2020: 176 complaints 2020 176 2021: 67 complaints 2021 2022: 59 complaints 2022 2023: 62 complaints 2023 2027: 6 complaints 2027
2017: 350 complaints 2017 2018: 89 complaints 2018 2019: 179 complaints 2019 2020: 176 complaints 2020 176 2021: 67 complaints 2021 2022: 59 complaints 2022 2023: 62 complaints 2023 2027: 6 complaints 2027

2020: 176 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2017350
201889
2019179
2020176
202167
202259
202362
20276

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

55% · 96 reports

Most commonly citing traction battery and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unattended, the vehicle exploded. The contact believed the failure was due to the battery. The front left tire message was displayed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-28

Also filed under Engine

I narrowly escaped a home and vehicle fire when my vehicle charging port received extensive damage from a Mustart SAE J1772 Level 2 EVSE Portable Electric Vehicle Charger. The charging plug overheated and experienced meltdown.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-05

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated the vehicle was in "L" Mode before the vehicle lunged forward into the wall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-31

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

Fuel/propulsion system

18% · 31 reports

Steering

13% · 23 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Steering is stiff and fails to return to center. Problem is slowly getting worse.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-21

Steering rack is starting to fail at under 47000 miles, car pulls to right during acceleration and pulls left when decelerating.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06

Power train

6% · 11 reports
CRASH

Vehicle speed control

5% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact was pulling into a parking space, she took her foot off the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated forward into the retaining wall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-30

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2020Complaint volume 176 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2020-04-17Latches/locks/linkages20V184000 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.

    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.

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    2020-10-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 2022-02-07 Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
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    2021-01-29Service brakes, hydraulic20V808000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. These vehicles may have an improperly cast front left brake caliper that can fracture during a high-pressure braking event.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting lot number on the front left brake caliper and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

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    2021-01-29Seat belts20V811000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021.

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    2021-10-01Electrical system21V650000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles. 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: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park...

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    2023-01-23Seat belts, structure22V930000 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.

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    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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    2024-01-24Seat belts, structure23V845000 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.

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    2024-08-01Electrical system24V481000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21V-650.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park...

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    2024-12-03Electrical system24V812000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650. The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park...

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Buy-smart checklist

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 96 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 23 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V184000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 20V808000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 20V811000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 21V650000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 22V930000 · Seat belts, structure
  • Recall 23V845000 · Seat belts, structure
  • Recall 24V481000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 24V812000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.