Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 326 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V845000 Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V930000 Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V560000 High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V701000 High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 112 complaints
- Electrical System 111 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 68 complaints
- Unknown or Other 32 complaints
- Power Train 23 complaints
- Service Brakes 19 complaints
Of the 326 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 326 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV has a below-average reliability due to significant recalls, especially concerning battery and structural issues. The high number of complaints related to the electrical system and steering further underscores potential reliability concerns. While some issues have been addressed by recalls, ongoing problems with key systems suggest owners may face frequent repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
| high-voltage battery | Unknown | $1,500–$8,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Coolant service every 50,000 miles
- Cabin air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Battery capacity loss
- Smoke from vehicle underside
- Electrical system warnings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.