2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV fuel/propulsion system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle arrived with windshield chip, transport company provided proof happened before transport. Brake failure on first use after delivery. Reduced-propulsion warning triggered. Both passenger-side door locks failed. Center-console power and data failed (replacements pending). Rear and…”
filed Oct 31, 2025
“Have inquired repeatedly since recall no. 21V560 issued. Told each time by authorized GM dealer that replacement lithium-ion batter pack is not available yet. Coming up on two years and presumably my vehicle remains at increased risk of fire. Would like GM to execute on the recall and repair.”
filed May 9, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
18-NA-180 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 4, 2025
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Bolt EV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Bolt EV | 7 | 12% |
| 2022 Bolt EV | 11 | 19% |
| 2021 Bolt EV | 15 | 23% |
| 2020 Bolt EV | 30 | 17% |
| 2019 Bolt EV | 44 | 25% |
| 2017 Bolt EV | 70 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.