What is the fuel economy of a 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

EPA figures for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV reach 119 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Owners have filed 241 complaints with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV, most often about: Electrical System, Steering, Fuel/propulsion System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

NHTSA gave the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV (2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 HB FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Chevrolet · 2019

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 119 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 HB FWD.

5/5

Overall

4/5

Frontal crash

5/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
	Automatic (A1)	Electricity	128	110	119	-

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

6 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 18V576000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Campaign 20V701000

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.

Campaign 20V184000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The door-handle cable inside the rear doors may be too long, allowing contact with the window when it is opened, possibly damaging the cable. A damaged cable may cause the rear door to open unintentionally when the rear window is opened. Additionally, it may cause the rear inside door handle to not work.

Campaign 21V560000

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.

Campaign 22V930000

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.

Campaign 23V845000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

241 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 15 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 85 Steering 45 Fuel/propulsion System 44

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.