2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV problems, complaints & recalls
Far fewerRising
NHTSA has received 61 owner complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV, or 16.1 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical (complaint index 0.40, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #35 of 92 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 65% lower; against other Electric vehicles it is 68% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2022-11-21 and 2026-10-02. Median delay from incident to filing: 12 days.
61Complaints
16.1Complaints per year on the road
0.4Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls
14.8%Share involving a crash or fire
25Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2022) drew 12.3 complaints per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2023 model collected 24 complaints, 71% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Steering (27.9% of complaints), followed by Electrical (23.0%) and Brakes (9.8%). Steering complaints are 4.3 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 9 reports (14.8%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 5 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 23 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (31% of incidents). In the last 12 months 25 new complaints were filed, versus 14 in the 12 months before — up 79%.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.4
vs. other Chevrolet models0.35
vs. other 2023 models0.38
vs. other Electric vehicles0.32
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (24)0.29
The backup camera is the vehicle works intermittently. In fact, due to the defect of the camera, I hit a wall as it shut off and I hit a wall. Upon bringing to the dealer to have it replaced, the dealership admitted that it was a faulty.
Electrical · 2025-03-11 · ODI 11647737 · Crash
I was approaching an intersection at a light that had turned red. I slowed down to stop but accidentally bumped into the car in front, 2 mph (approximately), no damage, not even a scratch.
Brakes · 2024-11-10 · ODI 11624437 · Crash
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).
Unspecified or other · 2026-10-02 · ODI 11768466
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 — accelerating from a full stop, from a slow roll under 5 mph, or…
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-15 · ODI 11764442
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…
Brakes · 2026-08-14 · ODI 11757018
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Campaign 23V845000 · 2023-12-14
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Campaign 22V930000 · 2022-12-15
Summary: 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.
Remedy: 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.
