2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV

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2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
RENDERED 2026-09-16T06:19:12.264Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2023: 59 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2017	346
2018	88
2019	175
2020	173
2021	67
2022	59
2023	59
2027	4

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31%

31% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing accessory.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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, 20231203

Also filed under AIR BAGS and STRUCTURE

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, 20260801

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I have purchased the Autel Energy EVSE for my vehicle and had it installed by certified electricians in my garage. The unit malfunctions frequently and requires it to be restarted.

NHTSA ODI report, 20221126

STEERING 29%

29% of complaints: steering — 17 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%

10% of complaints: exterior lighting — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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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 them

NHTSA ODI report, 20221121

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20230123 — seat belts, structure

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.

Campaign 22V930000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20231221 — air bags, electrical system

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.

Campaign 23V567000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240124 — seat belts, structure

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.

Campaign 23V845000 — check if this car was fixed