2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · 119 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Bolt EUV years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. That is the most of any Bolt EUV model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (31 complaints, 26%), typically at around 27,000 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV front view from Chevrolet Canada reveal video. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: ChevroletCanada, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Forward Collision Avoidance31 · ~27,000 mi
Electrical System26 · ~5,675 mi
Steering25
Vehicle Speed Control13 · ~5,000 mi
Exterior Lighting12
Fuel/propulsion System11
Power Train11 · ~28,000 mi
Service Brakes11
Unknown or Other10
Lane Departure8
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance3126%27,000——
Electrical System2622%5,675——
Steering2521%———
Vehicle Speed Control1311%5,000——
Exterior Lighting1210%———
Fuel/propulsion System119%———
Power Train119%28,000——
Service Brakes119%———
Unknown or Other108%———
Lane Departure87%———
Back Over Prevention43%803——
Engine33%5,000——
Visibility/wiper33%45,000——
Air Bags22%———
Seats22%———
Seat Belts11%———
Structure11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 35 complaints
2022: 3202232023: 352023352024: 242024242025: 272025272026: 30202630

n = 119 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The steering sticks at low speeds requiring manual manipulation to move it back to center. It is inconsistent sometimes it works properly. This is dangerous.

Steering · received Sep 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11767939

While driving my 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV at approximately 136,594 miles, the vehicle suddenly began making severe mechanical clacking/grinding noises and vibrating heavily. I could no longer safely drive the vehicle at normal road speed and was only able to move it very slowly. Fortunately, this…

Power Train · received Sep 15, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764449

The electric power steering / steering gear assembly exhibits mechanical binding ("sticky steering") and completely fails to return to center. When going around a curve in the road, the steering wheel "memorizes" or holds the turned angle and will not unwind or self-center like it used to and as I…

Steering · received Sep 9, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762966

The electric power steering (EPS) rack has developed an internal binding at times, causing the steering wheel to sometimes fail to naturally return to the center position after completing both low-speed and highway-rate turns. Instead of self-centering, the wheel holds its turned angle, forcing me…

Steering · received Sep 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761717

Steering Rack: The internal components of the rack bind up and create heavy resistance, causing the wheel to lock into a turned position rather than gliding back on its own to maintain control. This issue forces you to manually pull the steering wheel back straight after every turn, making…

Steering · received Sep 1, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11761423

Other Chevrolet Bolt EUV years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
20231190
2022 Bolt EUV264

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV?

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 31 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bolt EUV model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.