2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 350 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,473miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 1% of the 350 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,473 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Chevrolet bolt has l driving mode, during which the car will stop if the accelerator pedal is not pressed. However, the rear light does not reliably turn on. If the car is at low speed, or if the car is stopped, the rear brake light may be off. This increases the change of rear collision. When in l mode, the break light should be on at all times while the accelerator is depressed.”
NHTSA complaint #11130654, filed 2018-09Related service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
125 complaintsElectrical system
114 complaintsFuel system
70 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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