2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%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 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 4% of the 67 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Video available and was given to USAA insurance company. This 2021 GM Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier trim vehicle experienced a sudden uncommanded extreme acceleration when I selected D (drive) mode on the transmission selector after using R (reverse) to back out of a parking lot parking space. The vehicle, despite my stomping and holding the brake pedal down and repeatedly selecting a different mode on the transmission selector, could not be stopped and still wanted to accelerate. …”
NHTSA complaint #11655690, filed 2025-04“My 2021 Chevy Bolt keeps showing a battery or power-Propulsion warning light related to the high-voltage system. The warning keeps coming back even after multiple repairs. The first repair was on April 28, 2025, the second was on December 17, 2025, and it is scheduled again for another repair on March 3, 2026. The light is the same every time and affects the car’s performance and reliability. I’m concerned this could be a safety issue involving the battery or propulsion system. The dealer repairs it temporarily, but the warning keeps returning, and the problem has never been fully resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #11721358, filed 2026-03“At random times even while driving: First and most importantly, speed will read 0 MPH while driving. Second the following errors will appear on the dash: Steering Assist Reduced Drive with Care Pedestrian Friendly Alert System Also, the following lights in the dash light up: Brake System Warning Light Service Vehicle Soon Light Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Service Electric Parking Brake Light Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light If this happens while driving I have experienced the following: If turning, the steering wheel will jerk because the vehicle loses power…”
NHTSA complaint #11433306, filed 2021-09Related service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV
33 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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