2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 25%of 179 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,520miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 25% of the 179 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,520 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a 2019 chevy bolt on dec. 20, 2019. The car has about 7,200 miles. While I was turning onto a thoroughfare , a warning light said there was a problem with the high voltage battery. This happened on aug. 6, 2020. Chevy replaced the battery under warranty. I took the car to alfano Chevrolet in san luis obispo, ca where I bought it. I mention this because I've heard of bolt batteries catching fire or melting resulting iin destruction of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11351966, filed 2020-08, 7,200 miles“Got brand new vehicle on sept 7th. On sept. 8th suffered loss of propulsion and inability to change gears. After driving for 20 minutes (50%+ charged) we reached our destination. I attempted to shift the vehicle to r in order to parallel park, however the vehicle was stuck with a message showing an inability to shift. We tried multiple times toggling the car on/off. After leaving for 10 minutes and trying again it worked, however with a service engine light on. We continued to the grocery store. …”
NHTSA complaint #11254864, filed 2019-09, 65 miles“General motors refuses to service my vehicle and claims I'm black listed from every dealership in the area. They refuse to complete the safety recall for battery fires on my vehicle, the windshield wipers are slapping each other and rear suspension is making metal on metal clanking noises. Gm has had me black listed from all dealerships in the area and refuses to complete necessary safety repairs on my vehicle. I have absolutely no way of getting these necessary services completed on my vehicle. Gm customer experience center won't assist in finding a dealership in the area. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #11387743, filed 2021-01, 54,000 miles“On saturday june 1, 2019 I was driving down the freeway at approximately 65mph. As I pulled off the freeway onto a side road, the low propulsion light came on. I immediately lost all propulsion and coasted into a parking lot. I had the car towed to the chevy dealer. The technician was able to start the car on monday but as he drove it into the garage, the same thing happened, sudden loss of compulsion. The dealer diagnosed my car with Chevrolet engineering and had to order a transmission, power harness and a 3rd major part. The service person said this had happened to several other 2019 bolts. …”
NHTSA complaint #11218778, filed 2019-06, 7,200 miles“On june 1, 2020, 1-yr old vehicle (4000 miles on odometer) with 55% battery charge lost full propulsion power on a gentle curve on a country road at 40mph in l drive setting. Propulsion gone, steering stiff, warning bells, service-vehicle-soon warning messages. I coasted barely off the road onto the shoulder. Car was towed to dealer. Dealer now says it is a manual service disconnect fault and is waiting for a back-ordered replacement part.”
NHTSA complaint #11327471, filed 2020-06, 4,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11024324Sep 4, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11023388May 15, 2025This engineering information (EI) will assist GM to recover a small number of electric vehicle battery packs from customer-owned vehicles in the field for further engineering…
- 11024496May 14, 2025This service bulletin provides dealers with Warranty Administration information on North American Charging Standard (NACS) DC Adapter Warranty Claim Information.
- 11023365May 14, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11015242Feb 27, 2025This engineering information (EI) will assist GM to recover a small number of electric vehicle battery packs from customer-owned vehicles in the field for further engineering…
- 11015213Feb 26, 2025This service bulletin provides Hybrid/EV Charging Issue Information and Data Collection Worksheet.
- 11014012Jan 22, 2025This engineering information (EI) will assist GM to recover a small number of electric vehicle battery packs from customer-owned vehicles in the field for further engineering…
- 11013239Jan 14, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11012703Dec 13, 2024This service bulletin provides dealers with Warranty Administration information on North American Charging Standard (NACS) DC Adapter Warranty Claim Information.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
85 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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