2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,030miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 5% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,030 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“On January 8, 2025 the battery in my car began to fail and had a message in the display to take it to my dealer. I drove it to the nearest dealer on January 10, 2025, about 10 miles (Billion Automotive in Iowa City.) While driving the power steering and braking began to fail. The dealer said that GM would need to replace the battery. It has been at the dealer for 2 months, and I was told today that it will be at least another 2 months before GM will replace the battery. The car is well under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #11647627, filed 2025-03“I received a recall notification regaring our 2020 Chevy Bolt which was purchased only six months ago. Not only is Chevy not providing any indcation as to when our car will have its battery replaced (the dealer suggests it could have six months or longer), their proposed interim fixes are completely unacceptable and unworkable. If we cannot charge the car more than 90% and if we cannot go below 70 miles, the effective range has been reduced by roughtly 50% or about 100 miles which frustrates the entire reason we purchased this car (we commute approximatel 120 miles round trip each day). …”
NHTSA complaint #11433899, filed 2021-09“This car several times while driving has shaken and then shifted into neutral. I have had to pull the car off to the side of the road during normal vehicle operation. The car will then not shift into drive. There is a warning sign Conditions Not Correct For Shift. The first incident was March 2023. The vehicle was towed to a Chevrolet dealer and the power inverter module was replaced under warranty. This next occurred in December 2024. The vehicle was towed to a dealer again and reprogrammed. The cost was $400. …”
NHTSA complaint #11648731, filed 2025-03“2020 Chevrolet bolt. Consumer writes in regards to fire risk safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer was contacted, but had not offered any assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #11434824, filed 2021-09Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11007721Aug 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on AGM batteries that require less frequent charging in storage.
- 11006290Jul 24, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on a new refrigerant (R1234yf) for A/C service.
- 11002441Jun 14, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Engine: 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 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
6 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 27, 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