2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 172 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV overview page.
What owners report
“Although the NHTSA website now reports that my vehicle is longer the subject of a safety recall, NHTSA Campaign Number 21V650000 was not resolved by…”NHTSA complaint 11533046 — filed 07/18/2023
“The high voltage battery has a possible defect that can cause the car to burst into flame without warning. December 2020 - 2020 Chevy bolt…”NHTSA complaint 11512290 — filed 03/16/2023
“The battery recall has been open since Aug 2021, it's Feb 2023 now, I've been waiting for 18 months for my defective battery to be…”NHTSA complaint 11507826 — filed 02/17/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV: 30 of 172 complaints on file (17.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV have in total?
172 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 0 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
