2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 62
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 62 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 350 |
| 2018 | 89 |
| 2019 | 179 |
| 2020 | 176 |
| 2021 | 67 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2027 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
31% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing accessory.
Show complaint excerpts
On 11-17-23 someone rear ended me making me lose control of the vehicle and getting off the road into the woods and eventually hitting a tree, the airbags did not deploy, the car is equipped with OnStar system from Chevrolet as a safety feature in...
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-03
Also filed under Air bags and structure
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES AN INTERMITTENT COMPLETE LOSS OF REARVIEW VISIBILITY WHILE REVERSING, DISPLAYING A BLANK SCREEN AND A RED WARNING TRIANGLE. THIS is a severe safety hazard that violates FMVSS111.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-28
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-01
Also filed under Service brakes and fuel/propulsion system
Steering
27% · 17 reportsService brakes
13% · 8 reportsFuel/propulsion system
11% · 7 reportsExterior lighting
10% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Been almost rear ended twice, both drivers said my brake lights were out, after checking, brake lights were working but are so low on car they did not see…
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-11-21
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-01-23Seat belts, structure22V930000 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.
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.
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2023-12-21Air bags, electrical system23V567000 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.
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.
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2024-01-24Seat belts, structure23V845000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V930000 · Seat belts, structure
- Recall 23V567000 · Air bags, electrical system
- Recall 23V845000 · Seat belts, structure
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.