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2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 169 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Chevrolet Bolt Ev

The 2020 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev

The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

8
NHTSA Recalls
8 recalls on record
169
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev (8)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V184000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V808000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V811000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V650000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V930000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V845000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V481000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V812000
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev

Based on 169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
85
Steering
21
Unknown Or Other
16
Power Train
11
Fuel/propulsion System
8
Vehicle Speed Control
6
Air Bags
5
Exterior Lighting
4
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Chevrolet Bolt Ev — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 173 complaints 2020 169 complaints 2021 66 complaints 2022 59 complaints 2023 53 complaints 2024 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2019, 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2015, 2016 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev has 8 recalls and 169 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev have?
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev are: Electrical System, Steering, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev safe to buy?
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Bolt Ev should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Bolt Ev are: 2014, 2015, 2016. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2019, 2020.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.