2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV fuel/propulsion system problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on the freeway at 65 mph during morning rush-hour, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated without warning and came to a stop. The vehicle was barely able to make it to the shoulder before losing all momentum. There is a high-risk of a fatal collision when a vehicle unexpectedly stops or…”
filed May 10, 2023
“After driving the car for roughly 60-75 minutes while at highway speeds and within the posted speed limits: 65mph-75mph, the car will chime and the driver information panel will flash "Propulsion Reduced." At that point, the vehicle's electrical propulsion will gradually reduce to a maximum output…”
filed Apr 21, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 11 | 13% |
| 2017 Bolt EV | 70 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.