The service and repair manual for the 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV — the Battery electric engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Engines | Battery electric |
| Trims | Premier Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · LT Hatchback 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 116 complaints · 517 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2018 Bolt EV manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 501
- General Information 1,956
- Accessories & Equipment 6,430
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 308
- Body & Frame 1,590
- Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 870
- Brakes 1,091
- Drivelines & Axles 21
- Restraints 376
- Electrical 4,914
- Steering 163
- Engine Mechanical 183
- Suspension 192
- Engine Performance 973
- Transmission 491
- First pass - 293
- Final pass - 250
- Wheel Lug Nut Torque 140
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 Bolt EV
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › disc › caliper · 18V576000A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Electrical System — propulsion system › traction battery · 21V560000A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
- Structure — body › roof and pillars · 22V930000A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
- Structure — body › roof and pillars · 23V845000A fire increases the risk of injury.
Owners have filed 116 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 517 technical service bulletins for the 2018 Bolt EV. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2018 Bolt EV manual
Is this manual specific to the 2018 Bolt EV?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the Battery electric across the Premier Hatchback 4-Door, Base Hatchback 4-Door, LT Hatchback 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2018 Bolt EV problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2018 Bolt EV, covering service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, structure. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2018 Bolt EV wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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