2019 Chevrolet BOLT EV - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV has an outstanding safety rating of 5 out of 5. It excels in various categories including front crash, side crash, and rollover protection. Additionally, this model comes equipped with electronic stability control as a standard feature, providing an extra layer of safety and control for the driver. While forward collision warning and lane departure warning are optional, they offer added safety benefits for those who choose to include them.

In terms of complaints and recalls, the Chevrolet Bolt EV has had 143 complaints reported and 6 recalls issued. Despite these numbers, the overall safety performance of the vehicle remains excellent, making it a reliable choice for consumers prioritizing safety on the road.

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Complaint Count

143

Recall Count

6

Investigation Count

2

Safety Rating

5/5

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Safety Features

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 HB FWD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 HB FWD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

Optional

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 HB FWD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 HB FWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2019 Score 2023 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating 4 5
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2019 Score 2023 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating 5 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear 4 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating 5 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2019 Score 2023 Score
Rollover Rating 5 5
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating 5 5

Complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet BOLT EV

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"2019 chevrolet bolt. consumer writes in regard to nhtsa safety recall 21v-560. the consumer is dissatisfied with the amount of time it takes to perform the recall on this vehicle."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2024-11-01
Complaint:
"after my recalled battery was replaced, the car will not allow charging,. the message charging port not available. i have gone to the dealer where they override the message to allow charging but it is only temporary and the next time battery is low, it requires a return to dealer to unlock the charging port. it happened first time july 14 and then again aug 4. customer care at gm says it is a known problem and they will notify when a fix is available. they are no use in resolving this problem that can lead to cars stopping mid drive , i have attempted to reach a higher level at gm and they are hidden,"
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2023-02-07
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet bolt ev. the contact stated that while attempting to recharge the vehicle, the charging unit that plugs into the vehicle failed to securely lock into place. the battery had to be disconnected for approximately 5 minutes and then reconnect to the terminal. once reconnected, a spark was created, releasing the blockage and allowing the charger to operate correctly. the door that covered the socket where the plug was inserted failed to seal correctly. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was made aware of the failure however, the mechanic was unable to identify the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 18,106."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-02-08
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2019 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 dealer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the manufacturer had been notified of the issue. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-01-09
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2019 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 dealer was made aware of the issue. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2024-05-03
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet bolt ev. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 21v560000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the manufacturer had been notified of the recall. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2020-01-11
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2019 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 informed the contact that he was on a waiting list. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-09-10
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet bolt ev. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v560000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified but no further assistance was provided. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2022-11-07
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet bolt ev. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 21v560000 (electrical system) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for 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 manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-08-11
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet bolt ev. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 21v560000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact was concerned that the vehicle may catch on fire in his senior townhome community. the dealer was made aware of the recall but informed the contact that they were not aware when parts would be available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2022-11-07

Recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet BOLT EV

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles previously recalled under nhtsa recall number 20v-701. the high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity."
Consequence:
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy:

Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N212343880.

Component(s) Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM > PROPULSION SYSTEM > TRACTION BATTERY
Date of incident: 2021-07-23
Recall:
"general motors llc (gm) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles. the high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity."
Consequence:
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy:

This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-560. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-701 will still need to have the new remedy under recall 21V-560. GM will notify owners, and as an interim repair, beginning on November 17, 2020, dealers will reprogram the hybrid propulsion control module 2 (HPCM2) to limit the full charge to 90%, free of charge. Owners are advised to activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, or park outside, until the software update is completed. Owners were notified of the interim repair beginning November 17, 2020. The second notice was mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N202311730.

Component(s) Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM > PROPULSION SYSTEM > TRACTION BATTERY
Date of incident: 2020-11-13

CHEVROLET Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

CHEVROLET ranks 2 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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