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Chevrolet Bolt EV repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 61 repairs.
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Chevrolet Bolt EV engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV 4dr Hatch

200-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD

11000 mi Battery recall, software update 

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2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV 4dr Hatch

200-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD

3800 mi Battery recall issued from manufacturer. Software patch for now, waiting for new batteries 

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2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV 4dr Hatch

200-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD

21000 mi EV battery replacement under recall 

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2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV 4dr Hatch

200-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD

32000 mi Replaced the high voltage battery pack per the the recall 

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV 4dr Hatch

200-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD

37000 mi Completed recall N212343881 Traction Battery recall and replacement. 
107000 mi Dealer replaced the drive battery under recall 
17000 mi replace the electric car's full battery system 
11000 mi Electrical charger inside Bolt failed and had to be replaced. 
8000 mi Battery management software update 
2000 mi Proactive replacement of main lithium battery pack based on error reported through Onstar. 
5000 mi Two recalls to update computer to reset battery life function and one other fault that i can’t recall at this time 
11000 mi Recall for loss of propulsion without notification. 
27000 mi Replace battery pack 
2700 mi Recall service - Computer updates 
32000 mi Software upgrade for recall while awaiting recall battery replacement. 
35000 mi Recall full EV battery replacement. 

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Chevrolet Bolt EV Engine Problems

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