2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
7
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
8
safety recall campaigns
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles were involved in 8 fatal crashes with 5 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskInstallation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed · Oct 31, 2024
- Fire riskAdvanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to… · Jun 27, 2024
- Fire riskThis recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under… · Dec 14, 2023
- Fire riskAfter a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust… · Dec 15, 2022
- Fire riskHigh voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full… · Aug 20, 2021
- Crash riskIncorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure… · Dec 23, 2020
- Crash riskThese vehicles may have an improperly cast front left brake caliper that can… · Dec 22, 2020
- Crash riskDoor-handle cable inside the rear doors may be too long, allowing contact with… · Mar 26, 2020