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2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls and problems

3 recalls and 61 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

3
recalls
61
owner complaints
8
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls

Seat belts: pretensioner · Structure: body, roof and pillars

NHTSA campaign 23V845000 · reported December 14, 2023 · General Motors, LLC · 6,771 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
The 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 is N232421970.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel · Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 23V567000 · reported August 10, 2023 · General Motors, LLC · 317 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
The 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 · Structure: body, roof and pillars

NHTSA campaign 22V930000 · reported December 15, 2022 · General Motors, LLC · 111,242 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 2, 2026 · 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…

Sep 15, 2026 · 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…

Aug 14, 2026 · Service brakes

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…

Aug 1, 2026 · Electrical system

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…

Jul 1, 2026 · 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)…

Bolt EV model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2020 817674
2021 56740
2022 75930
2023 36181

Across all years, the 2017 Bolt EV has the most complaints (349). All Chevrolet Bolt EV years →

Questions

Does the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV, the most recent reported on December 14, 2023 (Seat belts: pretensioner, Structure: body, roof and pillars). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV?
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (17 complaints), followed by steering (17).
How many 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints mention a crash or fire?
8 of 61 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 2, 2026.