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2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 178 total for the year
Median mileage
12,813miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 1% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,813 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.

“Vehicle unexpectedly & without warning lost power while traveling on highway. Vehicle was unable to accelerate and all power from the high voltage system was lost.”

NHTSA complaint #11329136, filed 2020-06, 12,813 miles

“I am an owner of 2019 chevy bolt. I had this car since the day 1, baught it brand new from the dealership, and not only when I purchased it the dealer had no proper information abut it, I have tried contacting the GM customer care regarding the first, second and third recall. I have asked the GM regarding the recall, if the recall that the dealer will try to fix will not solve the issue, will I still be in the risk of having my car catch on fire? …”

NHTSA complaint #11438149, filed 2021-10

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202347%
202258%
202146%
202085%
201921%
201856%
2017165%

Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Electrical system
85 complaints
Steering
46 complaints
Fuel system
44 complaints
Other or unknown
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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