2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev.

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Complaints
75
Crashes
15
Fires
3
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

Steering Defects

#212 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#36 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev.

Steering Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Propulsion System:Charging:Cable/Cord:Accessory
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~118,330 vehicles.

23V845000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Structure:body:roof And Pillars
~6,771 affected

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.

23V567000Instrument Cluster · Air Bags:frontal
~317 affected

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.

22V930000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Structure:body:roof And Pillars
~111,242 affected

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.

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2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev has 75 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (13 complaints); Electrical Faults (12 complaints); Headlight/Taillight Failures (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev include 15 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 118,330 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Bolt Ev reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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