Model year
2027 Chevrolet BOLT
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name BOLT for 2027. Under the matched name BOLT EV, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 6 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for BOLT EV are SERVICE BRAKES (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (2). No NHTSA 5-star rating in the SafetyRatings API is matched to this model year. EPA rates it 120 MPGe combined and 28.2 kWh/100 mi (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $650, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2027. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOLT EV | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Recalls for BOLT EV
26V114000 · Feb 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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Complaints for BOLT EV
6 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for BOLT EV
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
No NHTSA 5-star rating in the Safety Ratings API is matched to this model year.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOLT · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 134 | 106 | 120 | 28.2 | 262 | $650 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2027 Chevrolet BOLT at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.