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2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, newest first.

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4 recalls on record for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The most recent was on Dec. 14, 2023. Owners also sent NHTSA 348 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: electrical system (2), seat belts (2), structure (2). 2 of them came with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Chevrolet or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

348 complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 11 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 5 injuries.

  • Steering124
  • Electrical System114recall on record
  • Fuel/Propulsion System70
  • Unknown Or Other34
  • Power Train27
  • Service Brakes22

The steering rack is binding and has malfunctioned. The steering wheel does not return to center after turning and vibrates or wobbles while driving, which may impair steering control and makes the vehicle unsafe to…

Sept. 26, 2026 · Steering

Without any warning, the INFO-TAINMENT COMPUTER SYSTEM on the dashboard (BOLT EV) fails to come on, sometimes lasting up to 5 minutes. This has happened intermittently for the last 8 years and can be problematic. When…

Aug. 27, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

2 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls

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  • Dec. 14, 2023Chevrolet Bolt EV: Pretensioner General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired…
  • Dec. 15, 2022Chevrolet Bolt EV: Pretensioner General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the…
  • July 23, 2021Chevrolet Bolt EV: Traction battery General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high…
  • Nov. 13, 2020Chevrolet Bolt EV: Traction battery General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when…