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2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

17.6kWh/100 km

Fuel, a year

$510

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2023664 · manufacturer campaign N232421970/N232421971

14 December 2023

Transport Canada lists: Bolt Ev 2018–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs may not have been completed by a General Motors dealer during recall N222383790 and/or N222383791 (Transport Canada recall number 2022-719). As a result, a second inspection is required. On certain vehicles, the carpet could catch fire after a crash where a front seat belt pretensioner deploys.

Why it matters

A fire that occurs after a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, install foil tape under the carpet near the front seatbelt pretensioners. On certain model year vehicles, the technician will also install seatbelt pretensioner covers.

202 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2022719 · manufacturer campaign N222383790 / N222383791

15 December 2022

Transport Canada lists: Bolt Ev 2017–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the carpet could catch fire after a crash where a front seat belt pretensioner deploys.

Why it matters

A fire that occurs after a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install foil tape under the carpet near the front seatbelt pretensioners. On certain model year vehicles, the technician will also install seatbelt pretensioner covers.

19,898 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2021631 · manufacturer campaign N212345450

14 October 2021

Transport Canada lists: Bolt Ev 2017–2021

What is wrong

This recall is for certain driver's all-weather floor liners sold with new vehicles or as accessory parts sold at General Motors dealerships. On certain vehicles, the accelerator pedal could get stuck on the floor liner. If this happens, the vehicle may not slow down when you release the accelerator pedal. Note: If you continue to push the brake pedal, the brake-override system will allow you to stop the vehicle.

Why it matters

A stuck accelerator pedal could lead to unintended acceleration and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver's all-weather floor liner. You should remove the all-weather floor liner until you receive the replacement part.

628 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

High Voltage

Transport Canada recall 2021449 · manufacturer campaign N212343880

23 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: Bolt Ev 2017–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the high-voltage battery could overheat when it is charged to over 90% of its capacity. As a result, the battery could create smoke or heat, which can melt or damage the battery and nearby parts.

Why it matters

A battery that overheats can create a fire risk.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and replace defective battery modules. Until replacement battery modules are available, General Motors recommends the following: 1. Enable "Hilltop Reserve" (for 2017-2018 models) or "Target Charge Level" (for 2019 models) using the vehicle's infotainment centre to limit the state of charge to 90%. If you are unable to make these changes, or do not feel comfortable making them, you should visit a dealer to have these adjustments completed. 2. Charge your vehicle more frequently and avoid depleting the battery below approximately 113 km (70 miles) of remaining range, where possible. 3. Out of an abundance of caution, park your vehicle outside immediately after charging and not leave vehicle charging indoors overnight. Please click here for additional information, or call 1-800-263-3777 : <a href= https://my.gm.ca/chevrolet/en/how-to-support/safety/boltevrecall> https://my.gm.ca/chevrolet/en/how-to-support/safety/boltevrecall</a> Note: All vehicles must also have Transport Canada Recall # 2020-540 completed.

9,713 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2018461 · manufacturer campaign 18279

30 August 2018

Transport Canada lists: Lacrosse 2018–2019 · XTS 2018–2019 · Bolt Ev 2018 · Cruze 2018–2019 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will bleed the rear brakes.

19,385 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2018158 · manufacturer campaign 18108

4 April 2018

Transport Canada lists: Bolt Ev 2017–2018

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may experience front windshield wiper stall during cold, snowy conditions due to a software error. If one or both windshield wipers were to stall, this could limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front wiper motors with wiper motors containing improved software.

2,754 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 98% of 41 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
0 g/km
Rated range
383 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking · Winter range

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev at 17.6 kWh/100 km combined, with a rated range of 383 km.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $510 in electricity, producing roughly 106 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.