CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (19 reports).
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls
Seat Belt Gas Can Ignite Carpet and Cause a Fire
After a crash in which a front seat belt pretensioner deploys, its exhaust gas may ignite the carpet fibers near the B-pillar, which can start a fire inside the vehicle.
Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EVs may have an instrument panel missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that lets the passenger-side air bag deploy correctly.
Seat Belt Pretensioner Can Ignite Carpet and Cause Fire
After a crash in which the seat belt pretensioner deploys, its exhaust gas can ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, which can start a vehicle fire.
Most common 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV problems
Problem areas named in the 62 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Steering | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
What owners report
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 GM has failed to issue a safety recall.
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.
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 â 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 washers were cracked (Repair Order 652900). The repair required removing both front half-shafts, replacing the washers (GM P/N 42754282) and drive shaft nuts (GM P/N 13208079), and reinstalling the axles. The noise was eliminated. This is a safety issue because GM has documented in writing that this exact failure can damage the ABS wheel speed sens
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://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/07/heres-why-your-chevy-bolt-ev-may-have-a-clicking-sound/
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 circuits, poor terminal contact, and thermal damage with melted, charred wiring and exposed copper in the main harness[cite: 6]. On May 25, 2026, OnStar telematics issued a critical red alert for the Regenerative Braking System[cite: 7]. All damaged components and diagnostic reports are available for inspection upon request[cite: 6, 7]. Safety risks
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV questions
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Seat Belt Gas Can Ignite Carpet and Cause a Fire; Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash; Seat Belt Pretensioner Can Ignite Carpet and Cause Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
Based on 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (19), Steering (17), Unknown Or Other (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.