2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 12%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,136miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 12% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,136 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Android auto skip and pause on steering wheel stopped working unless infotainment reset daily or re-enter car. Was an abnormal ticking noise coming from the vehicle. The noise sounded as if it were coming from the area of the console/ gear shift”
NHTSA complaint #11398130, filed 2021-02, 2,136 miles“The car has 80,000 miles. The backup camera has always had an intermittent issue after rain but now has stopped working. I cannot see properly to back up. I understand that this is an issue with quite a few Chevy Bolts and can/has caused problems with backing accidents. I also understand that the company has known about this for a while, but has done nothing about the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11674495, filed 2025-07“I was driving on highway at aroung 65 mph. Suddently, the driver window glass shattered without any external impact. The glass pieces fell very close the window where it shattered indicating there was no external force. I notified GM but they are not ready to even accept the case telling me that I am lying to them and somebody might have broken into the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11423150, filed 2021-07“This is the second time since owning car this has happened the recall battery is not working again this time me and my sister were at the gas station were I work and this is all on camara at Chevron gas station were I work I went inside sister stayed in car it started making a buzzing sound under my dash car shut off windows wouldn't go down locked doors could not get car to turn on trapped us in car this is scary and smelled a wire burning smell started to get scared pounded on window couldn't get out ! …”
NHTSA complaint #11730613, filed 2026-04“I plug in my phone and the infotainment system goes black. It also happens when my phone isn’t plugged in I don’t know what’s going on but it happens when I’m driving”
NHTSA complaint #11553289, filed 2023-11Related service bulletins
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11036284Aug 19, 2026Certain vehicles may have a condition where a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is set. Dealers are to reprogram the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11029444Mar 3, 2026Certain vehicles may have been sold with a GM NACS Level 2 EV charging adapter (NACS to J1772) in which a quality issue was identified. Dealers are to provide the customer with…
- 11029950Mar 2, 2026This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
- 11027786Jan 27, 2026Certain vehicles may have a condition where a false diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is set. Dealers are to reprogram the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
95 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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