2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 114 complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 114 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 24,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 24,000 miles, and 85% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 fires.
What owners wrote
I brought the car to the dealer on 2 separate occasions with concerns of a faulty battery. The battery suddenly stopped charging fully. However, I was told by the dealer twice that the battery was functioning properly and there was nothing they could do. I opened a claim with GM regarding this incident, asking them to replace the battery, since it was still under warranty, and there was clearly an issue. After months of back-and-forth, GM closed my case stating it was 'normal depreciation' of the battery.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet bolt ev. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle shut down in the middle of the road. The "propulsion" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to capitol chevrolet (905 capitol expressway auto mall, san jose, ca 95136) where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 4,193.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Steering 125 complaints
- Fuel system 70 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints