How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev have?

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev?

Of 460 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 226,359 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 460 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 23V845000 2023-12-14 6,771 affected

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar,…

Consequence

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These…

SEAT BELTS 22V930000 2022-12-15 111,242 affected

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Consequence

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21V560000 2021-07-23 57,414 affected

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

Consequence

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20V701000 2020-11-13 50,932 affected

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

Consequence

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-560. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-701 will still need to have the new remedy under recall 21V-560. GM will notify owners, and as an interim repair, beginning on November 17, 2020, dealers will reprogram the hybrid propulsion control module 2 (HPCM2) to…

Complaints by component

STEERING

118

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

106

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

211

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES

ENGINE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VISIBILITY/WIPER

SUSPENSION

Total complaints460

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Backup camera failed to turn on.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-06-12

“Backup camera failed to turn on.”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2026-06-12

“Backup camera failed to turn on.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-06-12

“The steering has become stiff; the steering wheel does not return to center after a turn without driver assistance.”

STEERING · reported 2026-05-01

“I started losing regen braking intermittently, when this happens the brakes themselves don't work well and there's no warning, you lift of the pedal expecting the car to stop and its rolling freely, to push brake and its not stopping like you expect, then it thuds and lunges forward a bit and…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2026-03-05

“I started losing regen braking intermittently, when this happens the brakes themselves don't work well and there's no warning, you lift of the pedal expecting the car to stop and its rolling freely, to push brake and its not stopping like you expect, then it thuds and lunges forward a bit and…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-03-05

“Sometimes, when driving in a turn, either direction, and hands are released from the steering wheel, the vehicle does not return to center. Force is required to cause the steering to begin returning to center. Once it begins returning to center, seems to always continue to center. This is a…”

STEERING · reported 2026-01-15

“While slowing to a stop, the vehicle suddenly experienced multiple (3â€“4) violent jerks. The vehicle fought against my firm brake pedal application, overpowered the brakes, and accelerated uncontrollably, resulting in a crash. During the impact: â€¢ the driver frontal airbag and pretensioners…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2026-01-08

Defect investigations

Investigation DP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…