2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV service brakes problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While slowing to a stop, the vehicle suddenly experienced multiple (3–4) violent jerks. The vehicle fought against my firm brake pedal application, overpowered the brakes, and accelerated uncontrollably, resulting in a crash. During the impact: • The driver frontal airbag and pretensioners…”
filed Jun 11, 2026
“On August 17th, 2025, my wife was driving our 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV at low speed, pulling into a parking spot. The vehicle suddenly accelerated forward with enough force to cause significant damage to a fixed barrier. She does not recall pressing the accelerator at that moment. The degree of…”
filed Aug 19, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Bolt EV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Bolt EV | 7 | 12% |
| 2022 Bolt EV | 5 | 8% |
| 2021 Bolt EV | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 Bolt EV | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Bolt EV | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 7 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.