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2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 350 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 1% of the 350 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Seal leaking in rear causing puddle in floor of storage area where the sub woofer and radio amplifier is mounted. Water has shorted out amp and needs replaced”

NHTSA complaint #11551273, filed 2023-10

“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V560000 (Electrical System) and 22V930000 (Structure, Seat Belts) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list as he no longer owns the vehicle. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #11519893, filed 2023-05

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202312%
202223%
202111%
202053%
201721%

Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Steering
125 complaints
Electrical system
114 complaints
Fuel system
70 complaints
Other or unknown
34 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
27 complaints
Brakes
22 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Lane departure
6 complaints
Seats
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology