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Buying a used 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV has 5 recalls covering battery fire risks, seat belt pretensioner and post-crash seat belt fire risks, and a rear brake issue. Both battery fire campaigns include park-outside instructions, and one specifically identifies risk when fully charged. NHTSA lists 1 unverified owner complaint in steering, with 0 reported crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries. The listed complaint does not address the recall areas, so recall documentation remains a separate part of the review.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify both battery recall remedies and current parking or charging instructions.
- Confirm completion of both seat belt fire-risk campaigns and the rear brake recall.
- Ask about steering symptoms and request inspection or repair records.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Bolt EV Battery Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV battery may catch fire when fully charged · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV: Seat Belt Pretensioner Fire Risk | Structure | critical |
| Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC Rear Brake Issue | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV Seat Belt Fire Risk After Crash | Structure | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | None found |