2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 22% of all 67 complaints filed for the year. No related recall is listed for this specific complaint category, though many owners reference a separate battery recall. Median mileage at failure is reported at 6 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 15
- 22% of 67
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 6 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly loses propulsion power and decelerates abruptly while driving at highway speed, sometimes triggering a 'propulsion power is reduced' warning.
- Loss of power occurs during acceleration, including while merging or passing, and the car will not restart, requiring a tow to the dealership.
- Some owners report the drive system stops functioning entirely and the vehicle coasts to a stop while showing propulsion-related error messages.
- Owners connect their power-loss symptoms to an ongoing battery recall and describe difficulty scheduling the repair or getting parts.
- A warning light tied to the high-voltage system recurs even after multiple repair visits, according to one later-filed complaint.
When 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint May 4, 2021, latest Mar 2, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2021 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Fuel System complaints does NHTSA have for the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
- NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Bolt EV, which is 22% of the 67 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV fuel/propulsion issue?
- No recall is listed under this specific Fuel System complaint category in the data, though several owner complaints reference a separate battery recall affecting the vehicle.
- At what mileage do these fuel system problems happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA data is 6 miles, indicating many owners experienced the issue very early in ownership.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Bolt EV.