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The 2018 Bolt has about average reliability compared to other cars from the same model year.
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2018 Chevrolet Bolt owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
"I'm not sure I described this correctly because it was the steering gear that needed replacement."
Anonymous A., OR (2018 Chevrolet Bolt Premier Electric)Electric/hybrid battery pack failure, replacement or malfunction, or cooling.
"Main battery randomly died. CHEVROLET took it in and didnt to cover tow or rental. CHEVROLET is disassembling battery to find issue and replace the one compartment rather than replace the whole battery, which will likely fail again. It has been a few weeks now. Thankfully have another car."
Anonymous, PA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt LT Electric)Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.
""I think a mouse nibbled the wiring and sometimes at nigh;t, the speedometer registers 0 or only one of the 2 digits.""
Anonymous, WI (2018 Chevrolet Bolt Premier Electric)Electric drive failure, replacement or malfunction.
"It was an electronic relay problem and the part was replaced under warranty."
Anonymous, CA (2018 Chevrolet Bolt Premier Electric)AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.
"General problem with Bolts. A/C takes long to start cooling"
Anonymous A., NM (2018 Chevrolet Bolt LT Electric)Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.
Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.
Won't charge at home; won't work with some public chargers; won't fully charge; charge connection; charge port door.
Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.
Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.
Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.
"The steering gear went out and apparently this is a common problem. It requires a bunch of things to be moved out of the way to replace it. It was over $2000"
Anonymous A., OR (2018 Chevrolet Bolt Premier Electric)