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2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 120 complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

120

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

119 MPGe

best version, EPA combined

What owners complain about most

Steering38

Electrical system30

Transmission & drivetrain12

Brakes7

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Electric, 238 mi range	Front-Wheel Drive	119 MPGe

Recalls

Seat Belts › PretensionerDec 14, 2023 · campaign 23V845000
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.
Seat Belts › PretensionerDec 15, 2022 · campaign 22V930000
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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryJul 23, 2021 · campaign 21V560000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryNov 13, 2020 · campaign 20V701000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › CaliperAug 30, 2018 · campaign 18V576000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

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Other years of the Chevrolet Bolt EV

Year	Reliability
2023	Not rated yet
2022	Not rated yet
2021	Not rated yet
2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet
2018	Not rated yet
2017	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV have?

Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA: steering (38), electrical system (30), transmission & drivetrain (12). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV have?

5 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV get?

Up to 119 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.