Chevrolet Bolt VIN decoder
Enter a Chevrolet Bolt VIN to see its exact model year, trim, engine, factory and the safety recalls NHTSA lists for it. Free, with official NHTSA data.
Chevrolet Bolt at a glance
Chevrolet Bolt model years and recalls
NHTSA lists the Chevrolet Bolt for these model years. The year code is the 10th character of the VIN. Recall counts come from the NHTSA recalls database for the last 20 model years; one recall campaign often covers several years.
| Model year | VIN year code (10th character) | Recalls listed by NHTSA |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | V | 0 |
A recall count is for all Chevrolet Bolt vehicles of that year. Whether a recall applies to one vehicle, and whether it was already repaired, depends on its VIN: decode the VIN above, then confirm with a dealer.
Latest Chevrolet Bolt recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for the Chevrolet Bolt in the model years loaded so far. Recalls are sometimes filed under a related model name, so always check a specific VIN.
How to read a Chevrolet Bolt VIN
- Characters 1-3 are the manufacturer code. Chevrolet uses these codes in NHTSA data: 1G1, 1GA, 1GB, 1GC, 1GN, 2C1, 2CN, 2G1, 2G5, 2G8, 2GA, 2GB ….
- Characters 4-8 describe the Bolt: body, engine, restraints and other equipment. Each maker sets its own layout, so a full decode is the safest way to read them.
- Character 10 is the model year. For example, a 2027 Bolt has V in position 10.
- Character 9 is the check digit, 11 is the assembly plant and 12-17 are the serial number.
Chevrolet Bolt VIN questions
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Bolt have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the Chevrolet Bolt from 2027 to 2027 in the data loaded so far. Check a specific VIN to be sure.
Which model years of the Chevrolet Bolt are in NHTSA data?
NHTSA lists the Chevrolet Bolt for 1 model years (2027). The table on this page shows each year with its VIN year code.
How do I tell the year of a Chevrolet Bolt from the VIN?
Look at the 10th character. For example, a 2027 Bolt has V there. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the digit 0 are never used, and the codes repeat every 30 years.
Where is the VIN on a Chevrolet Bolt?
At the bottom of the windshield on the driver side, on the driver door pillar label, and on the title, registration and insurance card.