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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 33% of the 6 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.

“2027 CHEVROLET BOLT – SUDDEN FORWARD LURCH / PROPULSION EVENT WITH MULTIPLE COMMUNICATION FAULT CODES While driving my new 2027 Chevrolet Bolt, I was stopped at a traffic light. When the light changed, I applied the accelerator gently to move forward. The vehicle suddenly produced a loud bang or clunk and lurched sharply forward. All of the yellow instrument panel lights flashed on for a few seconds. The acceleration was abrupt and substantially different from my accelerator input. Surrounding drivers were alarmed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11755494, filed 2026-08

“I am reporting a serious vehicle control hazard concerning the One-Pedal Driving (OPD) implementation on the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS. The vehicle enforces automatic rolling/creeping behaviors in reverse, creating a dangerous conflict with muscle memory. When One-Pedal Driving is active, a driver expects the vehicle to come to a complete stop and hold when lifting off the accelerator. However, because the system does not allow the customization or complete disablement of OPD or the creep function while in reverse gear, it introduces a severe human-factors safety risk during low-speed maneuvers. …”

NHTSA complaint #11772590, filed 2026-10

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2027233%
202335%
20221017%
20211015%
2020116%
2019137%
20181213%
2017278%

Other parts of the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Brakes
3 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2027 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology