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2017 Chevrolet Bolt problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 279owner complaints
- 9crash reports
- 5fire reports
- 4injuries reported
The most complained-about Chevrolet Bolt year on file: 279 complaints, against an average of 68 for the other 1 model year.
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What goes wrong with the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt?
The components named most often in the 279 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2017 Chevrolet Bolt owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 279 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
Has the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2017 Chevrolet Bolt owners report?
12 of the 279 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
STEERING WILL NOT RETURN TO CENTER. STIFF AND SLUGGISH.
Steering wheel is not returning to center after a turn. It can be dangerous in certain situations where you would expect the steering to center after making a turn. Took it into a mechanic and they said its a common issue on the bolts. Power steering rack is faulty. This needs to be investigated.... Lots of complaints online!
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V560000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
While driving the car it suddenly, and without warning, abruptly slowed to a stop and the display showed "propulsion power is reduced", then the "service soon" symbol came on. This could have happened in fast moving traffic, which definitely could cause multi-car collisions. The GM service bulletin (Document ID: 5409616, revised February 13, 2023- see attached copy) states that this is likely due to "a spread terminal on the vehicle harness connection X2 on the T12 transmission assembly. The terminals may not have been perfectly aligned during installation at the vehicle assembly plant." This…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power, prompting the contact to attempt to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently. The contact was able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop and the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The traction control and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the front wheel driveshaft speed sensor. The vehicle was repaired. After…
My car stopped in the middle of a busy intersection and my battery relay melted and caused damage to the transmission and the transmission needed a sphincter. The whole battery system needs to be recalled for melting and almost setting my car on fire.
While at a remote location, I unlocked and entered the vehicle normally. When I tried to start the vehicle, numerous unrelated error messages appeared on-screen. The instrument panel was energized, but the vehicle could only shift into neutral and park. Power steering was lost, as was window functionality. The vehicle could not be fully started, nor could not it be fully shut off either. It was stuck in a peculiar, unsafe, and unresolvable state of energized limbo. AAA towed the car to Watson Chevrolet who determined that the 12v system (vs propulsion) battery malfunctioned and needed to be…
On May 24, 2022, I brought my 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV into Vic Canever dealership to have the high voltage battery replaced per the recall instructions (see invoice). Ever since the “new” battery was installed, I can no long fast charge my vehicle to specification. I have tried several DC fast chargers including the DC fast charger at the dealership. The dealership fast charger would only charge at a rate of 18Kw (see picture). I was able to charge a little faster at a DC fast charger in Perry, Michigan at 29.7Kw (see picture). Both are a long way away for the original charge rate of 55Kw. The…
In Sept 2020, GM issued Service Bulletin 20-NA-170 regarding rapid popping or clicking noises coming from the I-Booster hardware under the hood in the braking system. Earlier fixes for this issue involved replacing the I-Booster hardware, but that didn't solve the problem. The new fix called for a software update to the Brake Booster Control Module. The Bulletin states: "Correction -- DO NOT replace the I-booster assembly. Update the Brake Booster Control Module with the latest software." I reported this brake/electrical system issue to NHTSA on April 24, 2022 (# 11461966) and January 25, 2023…
Front window cracked all the way across after using the defrost selection on the heating control. Saw a couple articles about it happening to others. Dealership said they know nothing about the issue.?
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. The contact pumped the brake pedal several times, but the vehicle continued to drive forward. The contact was able to avoid crashing into an apartment building. The vehicle went airborne for 30 feet and landed on the street causing the tires to blowout, and two of the rims to be cracked. The contact’s wife suffered a head injury and sought medical attention. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no failure was found. The vehicle…
The battery has the potential to catch fire while it is charged or parked. The given precautions provided by GM makes the car unreliable and unusable. The battery and the vehicle is on usable due to its limitations based on charging. GM has no remedy for this vehicle.
2017 Chevrolet Bolt: questions owners ask
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 279 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt; the most common categories were electrical system (111, 39.8%), steering (69, 24.7%), fuel/propulsion system (68, 24.4%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 9 complaints mention a crash, 5 mention a fire, 4 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt?
Across 279 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (39.8% of complaints), steering (24.7% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (24.4% of complaints), power train (8.2% of complaints), service brakes (6.8% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt have any recalls?
As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Have any 2017 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles caught fire?
20 of the 279 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt (7.2%) describe the car catching fire or melting wiring. One owner wrote: "My car stopped in the middle of a busy intersection and my battery relay melted and caused damage to the transmission and the transmission needed a sphincter. The whole battery system needs to be recalled for melting and almost setting my car on fire." (NHTSA complaint 11623057, November 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Bolt
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2017 only.