2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 3% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I hit a deer on a back road coming home from work, on impact I heard a loud explosion and smelt burning electronics and the smell of an air bag, the seat belt locked. Then after the initial impact the car then stopped and the emergency alarm went of and many messages were on the screen. Fast forward after everything, I call onstar to make ask a question they answered with I see your air bags deployed are you okay, I responded yes because they didn't come out the air bag switch did explosion but the air bag did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11435308, filed 2021-10“I was slowly pulling into a parking lot with my Bolt EV 2020, the car accelerated uncontrollably and in a split second had collided into the wall in front of me. A section of the wall had broken and the car was wedged in the broken section of wall. This is how it came to a stop. The acceleration was so sudden and uncontrollable that even slamming my feet against the brakes did not help slow down and avert the accident. It is notable that the air bags did not engage during this accident. This wall adjoined an apartment complex and a commercial property. …”
NHTSA complaint #11440129, filed 2021-11“Passenger air bag no longer functions. Passenger airbag shows as off when a passenger is in seat. Display shows that safety restrain system has an error. According to dealer, air bag system is disabled and requires the replacement of the passenger air bag. Air bags are on back order and dealer cannot provide timeline for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11568221, filed 2024-01“I have been unable to resolve both recalls for this vehicle, after multiple attempts directly with the Chevrolet dealer from which the vehicle was bought new, and the Chevrolet EV concierge. There are no incidents to report, other than the inability to resolve both recalls in a timely manner”
NHTSA complaint #11534574, filed 2023-07“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-60 mph and 30 feet from another vehicle, the brake pedal was applied but traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to stop and crashed into the rear of a Toyota Prius. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. There were no reported injuries, fire, or police reports filed. The air bags did not deploy. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11449599, filed 2022-01, 10,000 milesAir bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
95 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsLane departure
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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