2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 95 complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 38% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 95 38% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 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 | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 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 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 35,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was plugged into the charge box however not being fully charged. The contact stated that prior to the failure occurring the vehicle was already charged fully, without warning a couple of hours later, the vehicle exploded in the driveway of the contact's residence. The contact looked out the window and noticed smoke appear under the vehicle. The contact ran outside and within a minute the vehicle was engulfed in flames.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V650000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked their daughter noticed that smoke was emitting from the rear of the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Fuel system 30 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints