Most common 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV problems
Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints by model year
Best Bolt EV years: 2021, 2022. Compare all years →
2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls (1)
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Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026.
What 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV owners say
Driver assistance
The contact owns a 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH with the Adaptive Cruise Control activated, the braking system suddenly activated causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate when another vehicle passed by. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on two separate occasions while being overtaken by another vehicle on the passenger's and driver's sides. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be inspected; however, no cause for the failure was found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 900.
The brake pedal can easily become disconnected from the electronic brake booster behind the firewall. When this happens, it stops all driver aids. The safety issue is it can happen while driving, and if using adaptive cruise control, or GM super cruise, if one pedal driving is on, it can without warning substantially slow the car, and has the potential to cause an accident. Its not too far to think the dislodging can cause the boost arm to be placed in a position to prevent full brakeing either. I have not taken it in because it is a design flaw of the system I believe. From searching online, I found the assembly, and it lacks a locking pin in the pedal to the shaft as you can see in the service diagram attached. Speaking to someone at a GM dealer they verified the issue on another 2027 Chevy Bolt, but not reproducible on other GM vehicles with the same electronic brake boosting system.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV a good car?
The 2027 Bolt EV has been on sale for less than a year, so it is too early to compare it with other years. So far owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
The driver assistance — 3 complaints, 60% of all complaints for this model year, most often about adaptive cruise control. Next are the electrical system (2) and brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV have?
There is 1 recall for the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, the most recent from February 26, 2026 (owners/service/other manual). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Bolt EV?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2021 and 2022. See the full Chevrolet Bolt EV years comparison.
At what mileage do 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 1,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.