Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Bolt EV.
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV is a compact passenger car built on an all-electric platform, featuring a single electric motor that delivers instant torque and a respectable range for city and suburban driving; its steering system, however, has been noted as the most frequent source of owner complaints, tallying 316 total issues for the model year. With four recalls recorded and a relatively low overall complaint count compared to the broader 2019‑2027 period, the Bolt’s reliability profile sits in the mid‑tier of its generation, improving markedly from 175 complaints in 2019 to just 57 in 2023, suggesting a stabilizing trend in owner satisfaction over time.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 140R · 520 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Battery | 88866037 |
| Front wiper blades | 42566594 alt 42566593 |
| Cabin air filter | 13508023 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 164.2 in |
| Overall width | 69.7 in |
| Overall height | 62.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3583 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 59.1 in |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent published road-test results.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Premier Hatchback Elec 60-kWh | 6.30 sec | 14.90 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
| 2017 | Premier Hatchback Elec 60-kWh | 6.30 sec | 14.90 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
| 2017 | Premier Hatchback Elec 60-kWh | 6.50 sec | 15.00 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
| 2019 | Premier Hatchback Elec 60-kWh | 6.50 sec | 15.10 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
| 2020 | Premier Hatchback Elec 65-kWh | 6.30 sec | 14.90 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
| 2020 | Premier Hatchback Elec 65-kWh | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
| 2022 | 2LT Hatchback Elec 65-kWh | 6.40 sec | 15.00 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
| 2023 | 2LT Hatchback Elec 65-kWh | 6.60 sec | 15.10 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs.
| Lug Nuts | 100 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.60 lbs |
| Oil Capacity | 4.10 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 140R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 520 cca |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 30; Rear: 26 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 111; Rear: 74 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.118; Rear: 0.063 in |
| 1 | 111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 45.0 degrees, Step 3: 185.0 | 111 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 7,500 mi | Accelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake System (inspect) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level) · Seat Belt System (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) |
| Every 22,500 mi | Cabin Air Filter (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV represents the generation’s inaugural model year, predating the provided federal record which documents a clear maturation arc from 2019 onward characterized by declining total complaints (175 to 57), investigations (2 to 0), and technical service bulletins (627 to 359) through 2023. For the target year specifically, federal data identifies steering as the primary complaint category with 97 reports, followed by electrical system (57), fuel/propulsion system (29), and service brakes (14), supplemented by 9 crash-related and 5 fire-related complaints; the data does not specify root causes for these incidents. This places 2017 at the highest-risk point of the lifecycle curve, preceding the steady improvement trend visible in subsequent years where recall frequency stabilized and complaint volumes diminished by roughly two-thirds from 2019 levels. Given that 2017 clusters significant steering, electrical, and propulsion grievances alongside documented fire and crash complaints at the generation’s launch—whereas later years demonstrate systematic risk reduction through fewer investigations and declining TSB counts—this inaugural year presents a risk profile substantially elevated compared to 2019-2023 vintages. Consequently, prospective buyers should prioritize later model years over 2017 to avoid the concentrated early-production defects evident in the federal record.
All 316 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 853 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIT6180A | 2025-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt… |
| PIP4902S | 2025-06-09 | Unknown Or Other | This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into… |
| PI0281L | 2025-04-17 | Steering | This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel… |
| PIT5551R | 2025-04-12 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message… |
| 07-00-89-037W | 2025-04-08 | Unknown Or Other | This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy… |
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