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1G1FY6S02K4••••••2019 Chevrolet BOLT EV
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2019 Chevrolet BOLT EV build (11 vs 6).
11on this build
175on the model
29builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 5Steering 5Fuel/propulsion System 2Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMar 2026
Steering gear and torque sensor failure at 39,000 miles. Car is unsafe to drive and costs over $3500 to fix. The problem has been diagnosed at a dealership. No warning lights or codes apparent, problem is worsening and the car is becoming unsafe to drive. Steering gear or rack…
Electrical SystemJul 2022
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…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMay 2021
I was denied the buyback by GM due to the weak lemon law in the state of Michigan. GM should be replacing these batteries if they are not allowing a buyback or trade up. There were 16,418 Bolts produced in the US-market for the model year 2019. If I take a ballpark half of the…
SteeringDec 2025
As with other Chevy bolts, the rack and pinion steering completely broke no longer able to steer vehicle
SteeringApr 2025
Steering not returning to center when coming out of turns. Many have reported this issue with the steering rack. Concerned that steering will bind and cause an accident
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1FY6S02K4145824 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.