2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bolt EV years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV. That ranks 6th out of 8 Bolt EV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (17 complaints, 28%). Complaints mention 8 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 61owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 28% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 17 | 28% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:pretensioner; structure:body:roof and pillars
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under recall number 22V-930 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Owners may contact GM EV Concierge at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) or Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232421970.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; air bags:frontal
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232414710.
Seat belts:pretensioner; structure:body:roof and pillars
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222383790.
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.
Reverse camera and infotainment system glitch, and doesn't work most of the time. This was known by the dealer which tried to repair it at least 3 occasions but problem still occur. Problem showed up after few months of purchase( bought brand new). This a safety concern since you cannot see if…
Both front wheel drive shaft anti-click washers on my 2023 Bolt EV fractured at 18,269 miles. The failure caused a repeatable click/clunk from the front of the vehicle on torque application â accelerating from a full stop, from a slow roll under 5 mph, or accelerating out of a coast at about 20…
known issue with " anti click washer on Bolt EV " and resulting damage to related components can cause loss of control acceleration, stopping and major damage and cost, no warning lights or TSB other than for previous gen but same design and same defect, inspected by dealer shows broken anti click…
The vehicle suffers from severe, unresolvable electrical failures causing recurring loss of propulsion, shifting lockouts ("No Driving Conditions" / stuck in Park), complete exterior lighting failures, and loss of communication with the Restraints Control Module (RCM) and airbag impact sensors. The…
While driving a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt during a turn maneuver, one of the two bolts (nearest the driver) holding the lower control arm (to the vehicle on the front driver side) sheared completely. An inspection of the joint suggests a fatigue failure likely due to inadequate factory assembly clamping…
Other Chevrolet Bolt EV years
← 2022 Bolt EV · 2027 Bolt EV →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Bolt EV | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 | 61 | 3 |
| 2022 Bolt EV | 59 | 7 |
| 2021 Bolt EV | 67 | 5 |
| 2020 Bolt EV | 174 | 8 |
| 2019 Bolt EV | 178 | 6 |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 89 | 5 |
| 2017 Bolt EV | 349 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bolt EV model years, the 2023 has fewer complaints than most years, 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.