2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 85 complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 35% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 85 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 15,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 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 15 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 15,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in the garage on the charger when the contact heard the vehicle's horn. The contact entered the garage and saw white smoke coming from underneath the rear of the vehicle. The contact was able to unplug the vehicle. The contact’s son called 911. The contact stated that when the fire department arrived at his home the passenger rear on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed.
I purchased a 2019 chevy bolt on dec. 20, 2019. The car has about 7,200 miles. While I was turning onto a thoroughfare , a warning light said there was a problem with the high voltage battery. This happened on aug. 6, 2020. Chevy replaced the battery under warranty. I took the car to alfano chevrolet in san luis obispo, ca where I bought it. I mention this because I've heard of bolt batteries catching fire or melting resulting iin destruction of the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Steering 46 complaints
- Fuel system 44 complaints