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    Chevrolet Bolt

    EPA Range: 259 miles

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.

    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
    Common Trouble Spot

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2021 Chevrolet Bolt owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    EV Battery

    Electric/hybrid battery pack failure, replacement or malfunction, or cooling.

    What Owners Say

    Electric/hybrid battery pack malfunction (didn't need replacement)

    "Reduced power alert & would not charge. A software update (not a recall) fixed it under warranty."

    Anonymous A., KS (2021 Chevrolet Bolt Premier Electric)

    "Not a malfunction so much as I had to get the diagnostic software installed due to my model year's battery being recalled. This limited my charging capacity to 80% until I drove 6200 miles."

    Anonymous, NC (2021 Chevrolet Bolt LT Electric)
    Electric/hybrid battery pack replacement

    "Battery failed at 13,500 miles. Cannot be charged. Currently waiting for a new battery."

    Anonymous, WI (2021 Chevrolet Bolt LT Electric)

    "The battery was recalled and replaced. Works well now."

    Anonymous, CA (2021 Chevrolet Bolt Premier Electric)

    "The battery stopped charging above 10% or so until I took it in to get it replaced due to a recall."

    Anonymous, UT (2021 Chevrolet Bolt Premier Electric)

    "Battery pack replacement under warranty"

    Anonymous, VA (2021 Chevrolet Bolt Premier Electric)

    "A recall, there was no problem"

    Anonymous, WI (2021 Chevrolet Bolt Premier Electric)

    "Battery was under recall."

    Anonymous A., OH (2021 Chevrolet Bolt LT Electric)

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    Android Auto

    "Android auto doesn't work consistently. Often the phone will not connect to the car."

    Anonymous, CA (2021 Chevrolet Bolt Premier Electric)
    Backup or other camera/sensors

    "Back up lines do not appear when car first started but then do appear when I put into drive. After about 10 minutes they start to work, sometimes. THERE IS NO FIX"

    Anonymous, (2021 Chevrolet Bolt LT Electric)

    "Camera works, but gridlines rarely work, and only after driving the car a few miles. They have never worked properly. To try and fix is a Needle in a haystack per service tech at dealership."

    Anonymous, WI (2021 Chevrolet Bolt LT Electric)

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    12V battery

    "Battery had catastrophic failure without any warning. Car would initally not shift and then completely died."

    Anonymous A., OH (2021 Chevrolet Bolt LT Electric)
    Keyless entry

    "One of the 2 key fobs that came with the car works sporadically. I've taken it in to the dealer twice for maintenance, but the problem did not show up on the computer. It remains unreliable,"

    Anonymous, CA (2021 Chevrolet Bolt LT Electric)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    What Owners Say

    Seat belts

    "The seat belt sessor failed."

    Anonymous A., CA (2021 Chevrolet Bolt LT Electric)

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

    Suspension/Steering

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    EV Charging

    Won't charge at home; won't work with some public chargers; won't fully charge; charge connection; charge port door.

    Paint/Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    Noises/Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

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    Overall Reliability Verdict

    POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
    Powertrain
    Electric Motor
    EV Battery
    EV Charging
    Drive System
    Suspension/Steering
    Brakes
    Climate System
    Build Quality
    Electrical Accessories
    Body Hardware
    Paint/Trim
    Noises/Leaks
    In-car Electronics
    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
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