Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Bolt EV LCV.
The 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LCV Electric is a passenger‑car model powered solely by an electric drivetrain. As part of the Bolt EV lineup, it carries the LCV designation while retaining the brand’s electric architecture. Owner feedback for the year shows 73 total complaints, with steering identified as the most frequent concern, and the vehicle was subject to five recalls. These figures situate the 2018 model within the broader reliability history of the Bolt EV, highlighting a year where steering‑related issues and recall activity were notable.
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 | 42566593 alt 42566594 |
| 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 |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 56/44 |
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: 118 Use; Rear: 74 Use |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: .906; Rear: .335 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish | Front: .945; Rear: .346 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | .0008 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | .001 |
| 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.
Owner complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV LCV dominate in one area — the steering, 22 of 73 reports (30%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the steering pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 73 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 613 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| N252494770-01 | 2025-06-20 | Unknown Or Other | Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners… |
| N252494770 | 2025-06-17 | Unknown Or Other | Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners… |
| 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… |
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