", "Approximately once a week the system will stop responding especially if a smartphone is connected via the USB port, multiple software updates have not completely resolved", "There is a recall that has not been completed ; A Temporary fix requires you to stop turn off the car and restart 1 or more times. The manual is non-specific in a few things like the fact that a pump and sealant kit does not come with this car because it has the self sealing tires, though the manual has clear instructions on how to use the pump/sealant "when applicable". Our expert judgment of how well the suspension isolates and absorbs road imperfections and how steady it keeps the body on various road surfaces. Measured fuel usage on a prescribed highway cruising.

My only complaint is the electronics of the Infotainment center are not great. ", "the seat main frame cracked 2x and required replacement resulting in 1 week downtime each time for a total of 2 weeks", "Rear hatch not aligned properly. ", "The screen sometimes freezes on the camera - ie you are driving down the road with the front camera feeding directly into the large screen that is your peripheral line of sight. Here's a review posted by Consumer Reports on the 2017 Chevy Bolt. Get a no-obligation offer for your car in minutes. Still this car, thus far is the lowest maintenance vehicle I have ever owned: Tire Rotations and washer fluid.

Fantastic Vehicle with just a few minor warts. ", ""Hard buttons" on the dash were non-operational when purchased. Happened three times before dealer finally understood what was happening and replaced traction battery under warranty.

Time, speed, and distance measurements are taken with a precise GPS-based device that’s hooked to a data-logging computer. Strange thing with my specific car: Somewhere between final QC at the factory and when I bought the car (with 10 miles on it, so it could have been the last person who test drove it?

The exciting part is that GM is rolling out 20 new cars in the next 5 years that are all electric. Our Take on the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV The verdict: A model that could get by on its long range and relatively low price alone, the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV also happens to be an excellent car. Fits under the false floor perfectly.

Don't let the Bolt's mundane appearance deceive you and mask the car's advanced technology. Reactivate now We haven't experienced an issue at all. Reminds me of driving a stick shift when taking corners. Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.

Then I came across the Bolt EV. ", "Buttons on steering wheel would not function. I don't think I've heard of anyone buying a brand new vehicle and having a flawless infotainment setup lol. However, since then, we have added a Tesla Model 3 to our home and the comparison between the cars is not flattering for the Chevy. Two trips to dealer. Still, best car ever! He said tha's all he could do. For the near future, they have a lock on decently priced, great electric cars.... the next time I am in the market, they'll have to compete on service too. Our expert judgment of the vehicle's interior noise level in everyday driving.

This is not small accelerator screen at steering wheel but soft switches on display screen being unavailable means no ability to start cabin heating, etc.

Two weeks ago, the service manager said he would consult a GM engineer and call me back, but he hasn't. There’s monster glare from the light gray dash which was fixed with a $50 dash toupee.

2) OnStar -- a great service, but ridiculously expensive.

It will put you in your seat at any speed. ", "Randomly and silently switches between car speaker and phone speaker, when Im on a call, so I will suddenly not be able to hear the other person and/or they suddenly can't hear me. ", "The display screen froze up along with many of the controls. We took it to the dealer we purchased it from earlier in 2017. froze at 0 mph while driving. Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.

It was replaced", "Interior panels on dash popped loose on drivers side. Did you get what you wanted relative to the price you paid?

Using a precise fuel-flow measuring device spliced into the fuel line, we run two separate circuits to represent city and highway consumption. Front visibility is better than with the Leaf, in which the Leaf A pillars consistently block my view of pedestrians waiting to cross the street at stop signs. Then the screen is ok, all is displayed and working, Dealer proformed software update, last month, still not fixed. A software update did not correct this.

to get the information you were looking for! ", "Front camera stopped working. When I return, all is working.

Since there is very little to zero advertising for this car, I didn't even know it existed until I stumbled upon it on Chevy's website. No fix as judged as no problem.

Dealer reported that 12 volt battery was discharged when car received, battery tested good, and could find no explanation for what happened. CarPlay works.

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey No sunglasses holder. 2017+ Chevy Bolt EV General Discussion Forum, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Receive pricing updates, shopping tips & more! By William Clavey on June 21, 2017 .
Compared to a Prius C, which practically feels like it doesn't have power steering at speed (a good thing). They gave me a loaner SUV to drive. Had it towed to dealer. But after the Tesla test drive I decided to keep looking. The reliability charts are based on responses on hundreds of thousands of vehicles from our latest Annual Auto Survey.

(200 hp).

", "It was replaced and I am happy with how it was handled. The Bolt is 11 inches shorter than the Leaf and it's noticeable only in the trunk space. Your smart phone hooks into the large monitor and gives you all those apps including high level navigation for free.

Had at least 4 software upgrades in the past few months. I was too busy getting my ass massaged in a Lincoln Continental in the meantime. The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV is the low-cost electric vehicle we've all been waiting for. "On the first sub-zero F morning of the winter, there was a huge symmetrical horizontal crack across the windshield. Best car I’ve ever owned. Joseph J., CO (2017 Chevrolet Bolt Premier Electric) "While not an issue in terms of safety or reliability, the dashboard (all of it), rattles constantly and you can feel it move in an abrupt stop." Also, it doesn't include navigation as standard or even as an optional feature -- a huge shortfall in a 2017 vehicle. 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Long-Term Verdict: Award Worthiness Confirmed One year and nearly 17,000 miles with our fully electric 2017 Car of the Year At first I had some range anxiety in the car especially on my first long cross state trip. Update as of 2/19/2018: Had the dealer update the Infotainment system with the newest revision software. But at the end he does state that maybe some of the people who placed orders for the Mode 3 should cancel. Original post:

1) I have tried for weeks to get an answer to a technical question about the power system (so I can install an inverter at the battery) by sending them requests via social media (on chevrolet.com as well as posting a question on an owners' forum which Chevy monitors/replies). Update 2/21/2019: Had a creaking develop at the front of the car. Original review: I'm assuming I have one of the early ones with a mfg date of 11/2016. It was dead to the world.

", "Android Auto occasionally disconnects from my phone. The car spent over 6 weeks at the dealership dealing with this problem. )", "When using bluetooth interface music from phone periodically drops in amplitude w/ regularity. Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, leaks. The new Chevrolet Bolt changes all that. I experienced a strange rattling noise on the driver side - took the car to the dealer and they installed a new front sway bar bushings/bar assembly.

When I attempted to restart, I got a different error and the car would not move.

it is very distracting and dangerous", "Software fix...It needed a software update which promptly fixed the problem. No gas, no oil changes. It used to be that admirers of electric cars who wanted a 200-miles-plus range had to get in line for a Tesla and spend upward of $70,000. Software fixes don't so far.

I brought the car back to the dealer.

But at the end he does state that maybe some of the people who placed orders for the Mode 3 should cancel.