2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on the freeway at 65 mph during morning rush-hour, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated without warning and came to a stop. The vehicle was barely able to make it to the shoulder before losing all momentum. There is a high-risk of a fatal collision when a vehicle unexpectedly stops or…”
filed May 10, 2023
“Vehicle without warning stopped moving while making a left turn in an intersection at night. Power to dashboard was on but no propulsion, brakes or steering. Was unable to put car into gear to move forward or in reverse. Message was displayed, "Unable to Initalize Propulsion System" Extremely…”
filed Feb 23, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Bolt EV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Bolt EV | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Bolt EV | 10 | 17% |
| 2021 Bolt EV | 10 | 15% |
| 2020 Bolt EV | 11 | 6% |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 12 | 14% |
| 2017 Bolt EV | 27 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.