2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV fuel/propulsion system problems
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle started to surge while driving (both small acceleration forward and large deceleration) without any change in brake or accelerator position. Eventually a "Propulsion Power Reduced" message was presented on the console followed immediately by no forward propulsion (accelerator completely…”
filed Dec 22, 2025
“In 2022 under a recall the Propulsion battery was replaced that was a complete battery assembly. At 60K miles the High Voltage battery relay has become defective. Confirmed by a GM diagnostic test. Defective High Voltage relay. Was informed to get it replaced soon as it would cause a fire. Very…”
filed Jun 20, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Bolt EV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Bolt EV | 7 | 12% |
| 2022 Bolt EV | 11 | 19% |
| 2021 Bolt EV | 15 | 23% |
| 2020 Bolt EV | 30 | 17% |
| 2019 Bolt EV | 44 | 25% |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 11 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.