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Model Year Problem Record

Chevrolet Bolt EV 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

176Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
18Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System92 complaints

92 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V811000, 22V930000, 23V845000.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion5 complaints

5 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V650000, 24V481000, 24V812000.

Brakes3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V808000.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

20V184000Reported March 26, 2020 - 897 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 897 vehicles across all affected models.

20V808000Reported December 22, 2020 - 464 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 464 vehicles across all affected models.

20V811000Reported December 23, 2020 - 470 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 470 vehicles across all affected models.

21V650000Reported August 20, 2021 - 52,414 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on August 20, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 52,414 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
22V930000Reported December 15, 2022 - 111,242 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 111,242 vehicles across all affected models.

23V845000Reported December 14, 2023 - 6,771 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 6,771 vehicles across all affected models.

24V481000Reported June 27, 2024 - 72 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 72 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
24V812000Reported October 31, 2024 - 107 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 107 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP22005Opened January 27, 2023 - Closed August 7, 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds. Resulted in recall campaign 22V063000.

PE20016Opened October 9, 2020 - Closed February 7, 2022

Electric Vehicle Battery Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 20V701000.

PE20016Opened October 9, 2020 - Closed February 7, 2022

Electric Vehicle Battery Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 20V701000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20202
202135
202233
202341
202429
202518
202618
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.