2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Video available and was given to USAA insurance company. This 2021 GM Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier trim vehicle experienced a sudden uncommanded extreme acceleration when I selected "D" (drive) mode on the transmission selector after using "R" (reverse) to back out of a parking lot parking space. The…”
filed Apr 20, 2025
“Car stalled suddenly on road. Can’t change to any driving gear, only neutral. Towed to dealer, diagnose indicated wiring harness was the cause. Expensive fix for ~$400 part with ~$3200 labor cost in addition to dangerous sudden stall.”
filed May 16, 2024
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% |
| 2020 Bolt EV | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 Bolt EV | 13 | 7% |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 12 | 14% |
| 2017 Bolt EV | 27 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.