2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 18%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 18% of the 67 complaints for this model year.
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.
“The recall is not yet completed on the battery after more than a year. The range of my car is limited severely since I can neither charge the battery completely nor let the charge decline below about 30%, essentially reducing the range to 60% of what was promised. This is a known issue and GM has had plenty of time to fix it. I have contacted the dealer on many occasions and they have not been at all helpful.”
NHTSA complaint #11500599, filed 2023-01“The car can blow up and catch on fire due to excessive heat and humidity. Dealer is responsible for fixing it but it's been over 2 years and I want to end my lease early due to safety concerns. I have barely driven the car and kept it out of the garage (except for charging) but fire safety concerns are not being addressed by all Chevy dealers in Houston. No one can fix it and even if they did, it would take months so I want to turn it in to dealership and get someone to fix it so they can resell it safely. …”
NHTSA complaint #11526891, filed 2023-06“I am reporting an issue that may affect every Chevy Bolt EV owner and possess a serious safety issue for children. I discovered this issue while being an owner of two 2021 Chevy Bolts. I discovered that if a key is locked in the vehicles back storage area while the vehicle is running no door will open. If children are in car seats and the child lock is enabled the children will be trapped until a window is broken. This could be fatal if the vehicle was set in motion some how, which is not hard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11423388, filed 2021-07“How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Drivers have to follow unfair guidelines that cripple the car. I am not able to follow the GM guidelines without affecting my livelihood and how I use the car to commute and charging procedures overnight to achieve the needed range for daily commute. 1. Set your vehicle to a 90 percent state of charge limitation using Hilltop Reserve mode (for 2017-2018 model years) or Target Charge Level (for 2019-2022 model years) mode. Instructions on how to do this are available in the videos below. …”
NHTSA complaint #11433275, filed 2021-09“It was recently brought to my attention that the Bolt EV vehicles have a very serious battery issue. I have not received any written or emailed information regarding this issue from Chevrolet and instead happened upon this issue in my social feeds. It is my understanding that the batteries pose a very serious risk of fire to the point that I must charge my vehicle below maximum capacity/range, I must not drive the vehicle to it's maximum listed range, and park it outside while charging so that the potential of my house catching on fire might be averted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11432889, filed 2021-09Related 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.
- 11036392Aug 20, 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 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
- 11034769Jun 23, 2026This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
- 11032764May 11, 2026Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
- 11032763May 11, 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030532Mar 21, 2026Improvements to OnStar functionality.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV
33 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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