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2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV, newest first.

5 recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The most recent was on Dec. 14, 2023. Owners also sent NHTSA 89 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: electrical system (2), seat belts (2), structure (2), service brakes, hydraulic (1). 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

89 complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injuries.

Steering38
Electrical System30recall on record
Power Train12
Fuel/Propulsion System11
Unknown Or Other8
Service Brakes7recall on record

When driving at parking lot speeds, I hear a clunk sound and I feel some vibration in the steering column. This is not observed at higher speeds. Also, the steering intermittently becomes stiff and at other times is…
May 29, 2026 · Steering

Steering clunks during low speed maneuvers, shimmy started while rounding a curve at highway speed on uneven pavement. Local garage has identified it as a broken steering gear. Car has only 36000 miles.
April 19, 2026 · Steering

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

3 on record

Electrical arcing and thermal events, potentially leading to fires, while utilizing Enel X Way USA, LLC's JuiceBox residential charger. PE24028 · opened Oct. 3, 2024 · closed June 5, 2025
Pedestrian alert sounds DP22005 · opened Jan. 27, 2023 · closed Aug. 7, 2023
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires PE20016 · opened Oct. 9, 2020 · closed Feb. 7, 2022

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 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls

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…
Aug. 30, 2018Chevrolet Bolt EV, Cruze, Equinox and others: Caliper General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick…