2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
57
Complaints
3
Recalls
8
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
5
Injuries
136.8
Severity index
Severity index 136.8 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 80 2023 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV ranks 8 of 80 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 90% of its model-year peers. See the full 2023 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 17 | 29.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 28.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 14.0% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 10.5% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | 10.5% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 10.5% |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 8.8% |
| ENGINE | 4 | 7.0% |
The single most-reported system is STEERING, cited in 17 of 57 complaints (29.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 15 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 18 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 12.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V930000 | 15/12/2022 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 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. |
| 23V567000 | 10/08/2023 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 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. |
| 23V845000 | 14/12/2023 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.