How many Fuel System complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

NHTSA lists 31 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Bolt EV, which is 18% of the 174 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall tied to these fuel system complaints?

This data lists no related recalls for the 2020 Bolt EV Fuel System category, though several sample complaints reference a separate battery recall handled under other complaint categories.

At what mileage do these fuel system problems tend to appear?

The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2020 Bolt EV is 12,555 miles.

Did these fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

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

The 2020 model's 31 Fuel System complaints and 18% share are lower than 2017's 70 complaints (20% share) and 2019's 44 complaints (25% share), but higher than 2018's 11 complaints (12% share).

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 31 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 18% of its 174 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 12,555 miles. No related recall is listed in this data.

Fuel System complaints: 31; 18% of 174
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 12,555 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Accelerator pedal reportedly sticks to the floor or floor mat, requiring physical effort to lift it and stop acceleration.
Owners report unintended or excessive acceleration beyond legal speed limits that braking only partially slowed.
Some owners describe multiple check engine light warnings appearing while charging or idling with the AC running, with no fault found by OnStar.
Owners tied to battery-related recalls describe range being reduced by software updates that capped charging to 80% or 90%, worsening usability rather than fixing it.
Several owners waited many months, in some cases over a year, for promised battery replacement or repair with no scheduled date given.

When 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 11, 2021, latest Jul 6, 2026.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2021 to Jul 2026; peak Sep 2021 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2020 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.

201770 (20%)
201811 (12%)
201944 (25%)
202031 (18%)
202115 (22%)
202211 (19%)
20237 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Fuel System complaints does NHTSA have for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV?: NHTSA lists 31 Fuel System complaints for the 2020 Bolt EV, which is 18% of the 174 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall tied to these fuel system complaints?: This data lists no related recalls for the 2020 Bolt EV Fuel System category, though several sample complaints reference a separate battery recall handled under other complaint categories.
At what mileage do these fuel system problems tend to appear?: The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2020 Bolt EV is 12,555 miles.
Did these fuel system issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2020 Bolt EV compare to other years for this issue?: The 2020 model's 31 Fuel System complaints and 18% share are lower than 2017's 70 complaints (20% share) and 2019's 44 complaints (25% share), but higher than 2018's 11 complaints (12% share).