2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV visibility/wiper problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front window cracked all the way across after using the defrost selection on the heating control. Saw a couple articles about it happening to others. Dealership said they know nothing about the issue.?”
filed Mar 1, 2023
“Since the car was new, the windshield wipers have had a software error that can disable the wipers in snowy weather. It is not unusual for one or the other wiper to stop working for no apparent reason in snowy conditions. If the passenger's side stops working, it isn't too bad, but if the driver's…”
filed Nov 30, 2022
“Infotainment unit did not boot up. Had a communications error. No rear back up camera view when put car in to reverse.”
filed Jul 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Bolt EV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Bolt EV | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Bolt EV | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Bolt EV | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Bolt EV | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 2 | 2% |
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.