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2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Recall campaigns

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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

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Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2027 Bolt EV and 6 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is service brakes, with 3 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 7). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. SERVICE BRAKES3
  2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
  3. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL2
  4. POWER TRAIN2
  5. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
  6. LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
  7. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1

2027 Bolt EV Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · 26V114000

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, “Occupant Protection.”

Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s 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.

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2027 Bolt EV Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
N262559000-01Nov 4, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCertain vehicles may have a condition in which the software that maintains the RESS battery pack may inadvertently cause a drain on the high voltage and low voltage batteries. D…11039141
N262559000-01Oct 5, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERCertain vehicles may have a condition in which the software that maintains the RESS battery pack may inadvertently cause a drain on the high voltage and low voltage batteries. D…11037977
PIT6457CSep 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to…11038136
PIC6540KSep 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.11038132
PIT5698FSep 26, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.11037555
N262568370Sep 23, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCertain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which there is a water leak due to a partially seated tail-lamp harness grommet. Dealers will inspect and reseat grommet if…11037456
PIC6629FSep 10, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display11037320
N262566020Sep 10, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYCertain vehicles may have a condition in which the roof to body side structure has a pinhole in it. Dealers are to inspect the right hand side of the roof-to-body joint for pinh…11037249
PIP4902WSep 4, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.11037253
Cabin 2026.3Sep 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER• Better performance and reliability of wireless phone charging11037757
PIT6544Sep 2, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that GM is aware of the issue and the vehicle can still be driven. When a repair is available, this PI will b…11037256
PIT6533BAug 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communications information on a Short Range Radar software anomaly causing false / ghost left or right side object detection alerts.11036715
PIT6541Aug 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication11036690
Driving & Energy 2026.3Aug 15, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER• Fixes to help ensure start reliability and prevent battery drain • Improved charging performance and messages • Improved performance for anti-lock braking system11036474
Telematics 2026.3Aug 15, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER• Improved eCall system performance11036473
Infotainment 2026.3Aug 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER• Updates to enable Plug and Charge at select Supercharger stations through Energy Pass. See your vehicle's mobile app to use this feature • Surround Vision Recorder, a new…11036472
PIT6533AAug 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis Preliminary information communications information on a Short Range Radar software anomaly causing false / ghost left or right side object detection alerts.11036222
PIT6512AAug 3, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis PI states that if SDGM DTC P0604/P0607 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and reset the SDGM. Advises of how to contact PQC to authorize SDGM replacement.11036194
N262559000-01Jul 21, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCertain vehicles may have a condition in which the software that maintains the RESS battery pack may inadvertently cause a drain on the high voltage and low voltage batteries. D…11035116
662.20Jul 16, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER• Improved vehicle performance when driving in Reverse on slippery surfaces • Better One-Pedal Driving performance • Additional protection for battery health and preventio…11035391
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