1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Chevrolet dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Check your Bolt EV by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, reporting 1 injuries. Chevrolet has issued at least 51 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Read Chevrolet Bolt EV owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11765487
“The brake pedal can easily become disconnected from the electronic brake booster behind the firewall. When this happens, it stops all driver aids.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11760397
“2027 CHEVROLET BOLT – 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.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11755494
“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.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11751617
“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.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11751154
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Not every 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Chevrolet dealer.