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2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV, most often about the electrical (28% of complaints). It is 6th of 8 Bolt EV model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV problems
Electrical
17 complaints · 28%Parts named most often: propulsion system.
Steering
17 complaints · 28%Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 16%Brakes
8 complaints · 13%Fuel system
7 complaints · 12%Lights
6 complaints · 10%Engine
5 complaints · 8%Air bags
5 complaints · 8%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls
Seat belts: pretensioner
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 (1-833-382-4389) (tty 711 / 1-800-833-2438) or customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Gm's number for this recall
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: instrument cluster/panel
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts: pretensioner
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (17 complaints); steering (17 complaints); other or unspecified (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 14, 2023 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Chevrolet Bolt EV?
- It is 6th of 8 Bolt EV model years by number of complaints, with 61 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.