How many engine-related complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

NHTSA lists 16 Engine-area complaints for the 2020 Bolt EV, which is about 9% of the 174 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported for this problem area is 3,100 miles.

Is there a recall tied to these engine complaints?

This dataset shows no related recalls listed specifically for the Engine problem area on the 2020 Bolt EV, though some owner complaints reference separate battery recall service experiences.

Did any of these complaints involve crashes or fires?

Yes. Of the sampled complaints, 3 involved crashes and 1 involved a fire, with 0 injuries reported.

How does the 2020 Bolt EV compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2020 model year's 9% share of complaints in this area is similar to 2017 (8%) and 2018 (9%), lower than 2022 (15%) and 2023 (12%), but well above 2019 (1%).

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Engine-area complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, about 9% of its 174 total complaints for the year. Reported issues include sudden unintended acceleration and battery-related fire risk, with a median failure mileage of 3,100. No related recalls are listed in this dataset for this problem area.

Engine complaints: 16; 9% of 174
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 3,100 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicle unexpectedly lunges or accelerates forward while parking or at low speed, even after the driver releases the accelerator pedal.
Accelerator pedal sticks or becomes unresponsive during hard acceleration, with the car continuing to speed up despite braking, requiring the driver to shift into neutral to stop.
Battery-related failures trigger dashboard warning messages, loss of power steering and braking assist, and in one case a parked vehicle caught fire.
Owners describe long waits for GM to schedule or complete battery replacement and software remedies tied to recall service, with some dealers unable to finish the repair in one visit.

When 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 31, 2020, latest May 15, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to May 2026; peak Sep 2021 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Bolt EV model year

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

201726 (8%)
20188 (9%)
20192 (1%)
202016 (9%)
20217 (10%)
20229 (15%)
20237 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine-related complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV?: NHTSA lists 16 Engine-area complaints for the 2020 Bolt EV, which is about 9% of the 174 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported for this problem area is 3,100 miles.
Is there a recall tied to these engine complaints?: This dataset shows no related recalls listed specifically for the Engine problem area on the 2020 Bolt EV, though some owner complaints reference separate battery recall service experiences.
Did any of these complaints involve crashes or fires?: Yes. Of the sampled complaints, 3 involved crashes and 1 involved a fire, with 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2020 Bolt EV compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2020 model year's 9% share of complaints in this area is similar to 2017 (8%) and 2018 (9%), lower than 2022 (15%) and 2023 (12%), but well above 2019 (1%).