Component Record

Chevrolet Bolt EV 2017 Hybrid and Electric Propulsion Problems

4 distinct owners reported a hybrid and electric propulsion problem on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV - 1% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage4 complaints

4 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

20V701000Reported November 13, 2020 - 50,932 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 50,932 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

21V560000Reported July 23, 2021 - 57,414 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 57,414 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering125 Electrical System110 Fuel and Propulsion System70 Unknown Or Other34 Power Train27 Brakes22

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.