Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV has 3 recalls, 47 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
47
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
22V930000
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 pretens...
23V567000
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 unders...
23V845000
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 incorre...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | While driving at approximately 45 mph, the regenerative braking feature of the vehicle suddenly fail... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | STEERING | Steering, Rack and Pinion is failing after 44k miles, Steering gear is binding internally |
| Mar 16, 2026 | STEERING | Steering wheel does not return to center, requiring driver input to do so. Force needed to turn the... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The Chevy Bolt steering wheel has a skip track and previous track button mounted to the left-rear si... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | Clicking/Clunking under driver's feet |
| Jan 26, 2026 | STEERING | Steering wheel fails to return to center after turns — potential steering gear defect 2023 Chevrolet... |
| Jan 18, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlights were brushed clear of snow prior to driving. While driving in snow conditions, the headli... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | STEERING | Steering is failing at only 43,800 miles like many others. It is failing to return to center which m... |
| Dec 14, 2025 | SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The seatbelt grinds away the frame around it. |
| Dec 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THIS VEHICLE JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, NOT GIVING ME TIME TO PULL OVER. THE SCREEN JUST... |
| Sep 7, 2025 | STEERING | When I make a left or right turn, the steering wheel does not return to the center on its own. I hav... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | STEERING | Rack and Pinion steering rack is failing. The steering wheel is not returning to center, causing th... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car will unexpectedly accelerate when car is coming to a stop. almost causing a crash a few times. ... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | STEERING | The car had weird noise (clunky) when I make the turn either left or right since beginning in Apri 2... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Camera works on and off showing icon ,when reversing rear cross traffic alert also not working. |
| Mar 1, 2025 | STEERING | The steering system has developed a progressively worse clunking sound when turning the steering whe... |
| Jan 25, 2025 | STEERING | When the steering wheel is turned, it does not return back to the center on its own. It requires me ... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I just purchased this vehicle from Hertz authorized dealer in December 2024, January 2025 the Electr... |
| Dec 8, 2024 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The backup camera is the vehicle works intermittently. In fact, due to the defect of the camera, I ... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | The brake/turn signal lights on all of the bolts, including mine, are barely visible during the day.... |