2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bolt EV years
- Not enough data 8th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV. That ranks 8th out of 8 Bolt EV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 900 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 60% | 900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls (1)
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Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Problem: General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, âOccupant Protection.â
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerâs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This is in regard to the automatic emergency braking function in my new 2027 Chevrolet Bolt. While driving, the emergency braking system suddenly activated the brakes. It was unanticipated, unnecessary, and violent to the extent my wife, in the passenger seat, later reported headache and neck pain…
The brake pedal can easily become disconnected from the electronic brake booster behind the firewall. When this happens, it stops all driver aids. The safety issue is it can happen while driving, and if using adaptive cruise control, or GM super cruise, if one pedal driving is on, it can without…
2027 CHEVROLET BOLT â SUDDEN FORWARD LURCH / PROPULSION EVENT WITH MULTIPLE COMMUNICATION FAULT CODES While driving my new 2027 Chevrolet Bolt, I was stopped at a traffic light. When the light changed, I applied the accelerator gently to move forward. The vehicle suddenly produced a loud bang or…
The contact owns a 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH with the Adaptive Cruise Control activated, the braking system suddenly activated causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate when another vehicle passed by. The contact stated that the failure had…
The main infotainment screen provides the critical safety rear view display screen for the rear view camera. This is a legally required function for this vehicle, a 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS. The failure of the screen means that a clear view towards the back of the vehicle is unavailable. Reversing…
Other Chevrolet Bolt EV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Bolt EV | 61 | 3 |
| 2022 Bolt EV | 59 | 7 |
| 2021 Bolt EV | 67 | 5 |
| 2020 Bolt EV | 174 | 8 |
| 2019 Bolt EV | 178 | 6 |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 89 | 5 |
| 2017 Bolt EV | 349 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bolt EV model years, the 2027 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.