2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 44 complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 5,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 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 11 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 5,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Chevy bolt finished changing and then started to smoke from under the car. The sound of popping noises were heard and then 10 minutes later the car was engulfed in flames. The cars battery pack starting popping then exploded in flames.
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
- Electrical system 85 complaints
- Steering 46 complaints