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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV cruise control problems
severe Owners of the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 Bolt EV (this page) | 6 |
| 2022 Bolt EV | 3 |
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Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealers on the process to be able to order a replacement High Voltage battery pack for a vehicle that has a High Voltage battery battery concern and is not on the current open recall list. This document will add in advising the dealers to contact TAC with needed information so TAC can review the data to verify that the vehicle need a High Voltage battery and then TAC will release the High voltage battery so the dealer can repair the vehicle for the customer. Also the Administrative Details have the direction for the consultants to be able to follow and handle the case information as it comes in.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had cruise control trouble with your 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 3,100 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2020/Chevrolet/Bolt EV.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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