Model year guide

2018 Chevrolet bolt ev

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Chevrolet bolt ev is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2018 Chevrolet bolt ev — representative photo
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2018 Chevrolet bolt ev at a glance

Safety recalls5
Combined119 MPGe

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Chevrolet bolt ev recalls 5

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #21V560000 · 23/07/2021

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

Fix: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range rem…

Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery NHTSA Campaign #20V701000 · 13/11/2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

Fix: This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-560. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-701 will still need to have the new remedy under recall 21V-560. GM will notify owners, and as an interim repair, beginning on November 17, 2020, dealers will reprogram the hybrid propulsion control m…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper NHTSA Campaign #18V576000 · 30/08/2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer serv…

Structure:body:roof And Pillars NHTSA Campaign #22V930000 · 15/12/2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Fix: Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's nu…

Structure:body:roof And Pillars NHTSA Campaign #23V845000 · 14/12/2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, …

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Chevrolet bolt ev efficiency & running costs

Combined119 MPGe
City128 MPGe
Highway110 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$650
EPA size classSmall Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range238 mi
Charge time (240V)9.3 hours
Passenger volume94 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Chevrolet bolt ev costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$3,250
Energy only$3,250
Per mile$0.04

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2018 Chevrolet bolt ev trims & engines on record

Trims
LT
Engines
200 hp

2018 Chevrolet bolt ev vehicles on record

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2018 Chevrolet bolt ev — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet bolt ev have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2018 Chevrolet bolt ev. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet bolt ev get?

The 2018 Chevrolet bolt ev has a U.S. EPA estimate of 119 MPGe combined (128 city / 110 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.