2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electrical System Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026

87Electrical System complaints

50.6%Of all 172 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How electrical system ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM87 · 50.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM30 · 17.4%

Unspecified / other21 · 12.2%

STEERING21 · 12.2%

POWER TRAIN11 · 6.4%

Share of the 172 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV overview page.

What owners report

“i took my chevy bolt to dealer to get this recall fix: Manufacturer Recall NumberN212345941 NHTSA Recall Number21V650 and after my car being a month…”NHTSA complaint 11541391 — filed 08/29/2023

“I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE BOTH RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE, AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS DIRECTLY WITH THE CHEVROLET DEALER FROM WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT…”NHTSA complaint 11534574 — filed 07/26/2023

“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V650000 (Electrical System) however, the contact was not satisfied…”NHTSA complaint 11533532 — filed 07/20/2023

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Electrical System complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV: 87 of 172 complaints on file (50.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV have in total?

172 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 0 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.