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2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 44 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 25% of that year's 178 total complaints. Owners report sudden loss of propulsion, drive motor battery disconnect failures, and stuck gear shifting, with a median failure mileage of 4,520. No related recall is listed for this specific component in the data.

Fuel System complaints
44
25% of 178
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
4,520 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Sudden complete loss of propulsion while driving at highway or moderate speed, sometimes preceded by a 'low propulsion' warning light.
  • Failure of the drive motor battery high voltage manual disconnect lever fuse, cutting power without warning.
  • Vehicle becomes stuck and refuses to shift between drive, reverse, or park after a loud thud or rapid deceleration.
  • Loss of propulsion accompanied by stiff steering, warning bells, and a service-vehicle-soon message.
  • Owners report the same propulsion failure recurring shortly after a dealer repair or software fix.

When 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 9, 2019, latest May 10, 2023.

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month17Jun 2019Apr 2020Oct 2020Mar 2021Aug 2021Jan 2022May 2022Feb 2023
44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2019 to May 2023; peak Jul 2021 (17).

Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Bolt EV model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201770 (20%)
  2. 201811 (12%)
  3. 201944 (25%)
  4. 202031 (18%)
  5. 202115 (22%)
  6. 202211 (19%)
  7. 20237 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV have?
NHTSA lists 44 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV, making up 25% of the 178 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV fuel system?
The data shows no related recall listed specifically under the Fuel System category for the 2019 Bolt EV, though owners reference separate battery-related recalls in their complaint narratives.
At what mileage do 2019 Bolt EV fuel system problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 4,520 miles, indicating the problems often surfaced early in ownership.
Were there any crashes or injuries from these fuel system complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to the 2019 Bolt EV Fuel System complaints, though 3 fires are recorded for the model year overall.
How does the 2019 Bolt EV compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2019 model's 25% share of fuel system complaints is the highest among the years listed, above 2017's 20%, 2018's 12%, and 2020's 18%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.