2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (16) · Service Brakes (6) · Exterior Lighting (5)
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Safety recalls (3)
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2023-12-14 · campaign 23V845000 · 6,771 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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 (1-83
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2023-08-10 · campaign 23V567000 · 317 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2022-12-15 · campaign 22V930000 · 111,242 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (366)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · PIC6551C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a mec reset for wireless projection issues
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-19 · N252530430-01 · Service Campaign
certain vehicles may have a condition where a false diagnostic trouble code (dtc) is set. dealers are to reprogram the hybrid powertrain control module 2.
Showing the 6 most recent of 366 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-28 · Electrical System“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. the dealership held the vehicle for more than three weeks due to extensive dashboard while wiring harness failures on the communication loop. yet …”
2026-10-02 · Unknown Or Other“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). this a safety concern since you cannot see if there's vehicle or people while reversing.…”
2026-09-15 · Power Train“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 accelerating out of a coast at about 20 mph. a chevrolet dealer confirmed both anti-click was…”
2026-08-14 · Vehicle Speed Control“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, inspected by dealer shows broken anti click washer and damage to other components https://gmau…”
2026-08-01 · Service Brakes“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 control module (rcm) and airbag impact sensors. the primary failure involves short circuits, open ci…”
2026-07-01 · Suspension“while driving a 2023 chevrolet bolt during a turn maneuver, one of the two bolts (nearest the driver) holding the lower control arm (to the vehicle on the front driver side) sheared completely. an inspection of the joint suggests a fatigue failure likely due to inadequate factory assembly clamping force (pretension). because the joint lacked the …”
2026-06-27 · Steering“steering rack failure, does not return to center most of the time. every once in a while it will. loud clunking in steering, started right around 36k mile warranty expiration, but i didnt know what it was so did not report it right away. …”
2026-06-22 · Visibility/Wiper“vehicle infotainment system on 2023 chevrolet bolt completely stopped functioning in may of may of 2026. screen/radio/bluetooth and associated components had no functionality, including backup camera, safety warning features, etc. dealership confirmed that the system needed replacement entirely and was non-functional. vehicle was not inspected by a…”
2026-06-17 · Steering“the steering has become harder to turn and will not return to center after turning a corner. when driving the steering wheel will stay in the position you have turned it to. i feel like this is dangerous and a safety risk especially at highway speeds. i have taken it to my local chevrolet dealership and they said the rack and pinion steering is bad…”
2026-05-28 · Steering“i bought my 2023 bolt ev new on dec 2024. around jan 2025 i start hearing clicking behind the steering wheel when i turn to make parking maneuvers. by april 2025 the clicking is loud and a common occurrence. the steering no longer returns to center and it is noticeably hard to turn the steering wheel. i brought it to the dealership and was repaired…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.