NHTSA lists 67 complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 4 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHEVROLET BOLT EV.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 32 | 47.8% | 0.79 |
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| fire or overheating | 11 | 16.4% | 0.76 |
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| mechanical failure | 10 | 14.9% | 0.71 |
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| loss of control | 8 | 11.9% | 0.76 |
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| unclear | 4 | 6.0% | 0.64 |
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| restraint or airbag | 2 | 3.0% | 1.00 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 43 | 64.2% | 0.81 |
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| low | 17 | 25.4% | 0.73 |
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| high | 6 | 9.0% | 0.93 |
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| none | 1 | 1.5% | 0.56 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 67 tagged complaints of 67 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2024-10-31. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650. The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed. As such, the high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity. (excerpt)
Consequence: A battery fire increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Dealers will reinstall advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notific (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.
Date: 2024-06-27. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21V-650. The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire. (excerpt)
Consequence: A battery fire increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner no (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.
Date: 2023-12-14. Systems: SEAT BELTS, STRUCTURE.
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire. (excerpt)
Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under recall number 22V-930 and wi (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2022-12-15. Systems: SEAT BELTS, STRUCTURE.
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
Consequence: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222383790.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-08-20. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity. (excerpt)
Consequence: A battery fire increases the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Owner notificat (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.
Manufacturer communications
506 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 180 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 171 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 108 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 35 |
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| WHEELS | 32 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 27 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 23 |
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| STRUCTURE | 22 |
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11037555
Date: 2026-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
11037253
Date: 2026-09-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
11036392
Date: 2026-08-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
11036284
Date: 2026-08-19. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Certain vehicles may have a condition where a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is set. Dealers are to reprogram the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2.
11035340
Date: 2026-07-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
11034769
Date: 2026-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
11032763
Date: 2026-05-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
11032764
Date: 2026-05-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
11030974
Date: 2026-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
11030532
Date: 2026-03-21. Type: Over The Air. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Improvements to OnStar functionality.