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2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev

Based on reports from 449 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

449

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

1,049

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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 449 complaints, 15 crashes, 6 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.5x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

115 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 25K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (66 reports) • Median: 25K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (115 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering115 (26%)

Electrical104 (23%)

Fuel System70 (16%)

Other30 (7%)

Drivetrain25 (6%)

Brakes21 (5%)

Engine15 (3%)

Speed Control11 (2%)

2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev, with 115 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 25K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev, with 104 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev, with 70 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

173

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

20V701000Park OutsideMay 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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.

21V560000Park OutsideAug 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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.

22V930000Jan 2023

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

23V845000Jan 2024

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

449

Class avg

129

3.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small station wagons vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 449 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Chevrolet Bolt Ev Model Years

2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev is related to the steering, with 115 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev reliable?

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev has 449 complaints, 15 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev have any recalls?

Yes, the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Chevrolet Bolt Ev problems start?

Based on 112 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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