2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 16 complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 3% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While slowing to make a stop at an intersection, the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration and would not stop. The car struck the vehicle in front of it a couple of times and continued to accelerate.
In november 2020, general motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2017-2019 model year chevrolet bolt ev vehicles. This notice applies to my vehicle, VIN: [xxx]. As a result, GM is conducting a safety recall, n202311730. More specifically, a certain number of these vehicles were built with high voltage cells produced at lg chem?s ochang, korea facility that may pose a risk of fire when charged to full, or very close to full, capacity.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Steering 125 complaints
- Electrical system 114 complaints
- Fuel system 70 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
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