Electric vehicles are perfect for drivers who want to spend less time worrying about service, but what exactly is the Chevy Bolt EV maintenance schedule? Although you should perform monthly checks of basic things like your tires and your washer fluid, you will generally only need to visit our service center once every 12,000 kilometers, or roughly twice per year. 

Basic Bolt EV Maintenance: Every 12,000 Kilometers

The basic component of your 12,000-km service appointment is a tire rotation: we’ll move your vehicle’s existing tires from one position to another, ensuring that they all wear down at the same rate. Schedule service online today!

This service appointment also includes a comprehensive inspection of important systems and components. When you bring your Bolt EV into our service bay, we’ll take a look at your:

• Coolant level
• Windshield washer fluid level
• Tire inflation pressures
• Tire wear
• Steering, suspension, and chassis components
• Power steering systems
• Halfshafts and driveshafts
• Restraint system
• Accelerator pedal
• Gas struts
• Tire sealant

As part of your 12,000-km service, we will also lubricate your car’s body components and determine if there are any fluid leaks.

Bolt EV Maintenance: Overview

If you’re trying to get a sense of your responsibilities as an EV owner, the following Bolt EV maintenance schedule overview will give you a very good idea of what to expect:

• Every Month: Check tire pressure, tire tread wear, and windshield washer fluid level at home
• Every 12,000 km: Rotate tires, inspect core components and systems
• Every 24,000 km: Replace front and rear wiper blades
• Every 36,000 km: Replace passenger compartment air filter
• Every Five Years: Flush and replace brake fluid
• Every Seven Years: Replace air conditioning desiccant
• Every 125,000 km: Replace gas struts for hood and/or body lift
• Every 240,000 km: Drain and fill vehicle coolant circuits

If you want your new Bolt EV to last as long as possible, it’s also important to keep the following points in mind:

• It’s a good idea to visit our service center for basic Bolt EV maintenance at least twice per year.
• Your coolant circuits should be drained and refilled at least once every five years, even if you haven’t reached 240,000 km.
• If you have not reached 125,000 km after ten years of ownership, you should also replace your gas struts just to be safe.

How Much Does Chevy Bolt EV Maintenance Cost?

Electric vehicles offer many benefits, and drivers in Maple Ridge and Burnaby can expect cheaper, easier maintenance if they upgrade with a Bolt EV. Although costs may vary depending on what services are due or required, your basic 12,000-km service appointment should only cost around $75. As always, you should take a moment to explore our service specials whenever you’re getting ready to pay us a visit.

Take the Next Steps with Our Team!

Whether you’re getting ready to purchase a new EV or you’d like to entrust your current model to a trustworthy service team, we hope that you’ll take the next steps with Go North Surrey GM. We’re easy to reach from anywhere near Surrey or Coquitlam, and we’re an excellent place to buy your first (or your next) EV!