Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 179 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
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
- NHTSA #20V184000 Rear Doors May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V576000 Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 85 complaints
- Steering 47 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 44 complaints
- Unknown or Other 21 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 5 complaints
Of the 179 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 179 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Chevrolet BOLT EV shows an average reliability due to its six recall campaigns and 179 owner complaints. Battery and electrical system issues are prevalent, underscored by recalls for potential fire risks. Steering and propulsion system-related complaints further impact its standing. However, the recall efforts suggest GM's commitment to mitigating these issues. Overall, the existing data indicates reasonable concern but not unprecedented unreliability compared to peers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Steering system | Unknown | $200–$1,200 | common |
| Propulsion system | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | 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.
- Regular battery inspection
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Cooling system check
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Software updates
- Suspension inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Battery overheating
- Steering wheel play
- Unexpected door opening
- Electric propulsion issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.