2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV has 118 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 30 per year. That is more complaints per year than the 2022 Bolt EUV (3), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
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Complaints

118

Per year

30

Recalls

0

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (31 of 118), then Electrical system (26) and Steering (24). Those filings include 12 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2022

The 2022 Bolt EUV has 26 complaints, 3 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (0)

No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Complaints by component (118 total)

Forward collision avoidance
31
Electrical system
26
Steering
24
Speed control
13
Exterior lighting
12
Fuel and propulsion system
11
Powertrain
11
Service brakes
11
Lane departure
8
Back-over prevention
4
Engine
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Air bags
2
Seats
2
Seat belts
1
Structure
1
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Crash-flagged

12

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While driving my 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV at approximately 136,594 miles, the vehicle suddenly began making severe mechanical clacking/grinding noises and vibrating heavily. I could no longer safely drive the vehicle at…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-15
  • "The electric power steering / steering gear assembly exhibits mechanical binding ("sticky steering") and completely fails to return to center. When going around a curve in the road, the steering wheel "memorizes" or…"
    Steering · filed 2026-09-09
  • "The electric power steering (EPS) rack has developed an internal binding at times, causing the steering wheel to sometimes fail to naturally return to the center position after completing both low-speed and highway-rate…"
    Steering · filed 2026-09-02
  • "Steering Rack: The internal components of the rack bind up and create heavy resistance, causing the wheel to lock into a turned position rather than gliding back on its own to maintain control. This issue forces you to…"
    Steering, Powertrain · filed 2026-09-01
  • "Collision warning failed to warn driver and automatic emergency braking failed to engage, causing an accident."
    Unknown or other, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-29

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Bolt EUV — Automatic (1-speed) Front-wheel drive 125 104 115 MPG / 247 mi range $650

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2022–2023
Body styles Crossover SUV
Tire size P215/50R17

Known issues for this generation

Recall 21V-650 covers certain 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles and 2020-2022 Bolt EV vehicles: the high-voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity. The campaign lists 52,414 vehicles across those models. Interim guidance included limiting charge to about 90%, charging more often, avoiding low state of charge near 70 miles remaining, parking outside after charging, and not charging indoors overnight; defective battery modules are replaced. Follow-on recalls 24V-481 and 24V-812 address vehicles previously remedied under 21V-650 where advanced diagnostic software may not have installed correctly (24V-812 lists 107 vehicles). Recall 21V-517 covers certain 2022 Bolt EUV and Bolt EV vehicles for a driver's frontal air-bag fastener.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV reliable?

The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV has 118 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 30 per year. That is more complaints per year than the 2022 Bolt EUV (3), the only other year on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

What are common problems with a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV?

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (31 of 118), then Electrical system (26) and Steering (24). Those filings include 12 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Bolt EUV has 26 complaints, 3 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022.

Has the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV?

Owners have filed 118 complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV is 115 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Does the Chevrolet Bolt EUV use engine oil?

No. It is a battery-electric vehicle with no combustion engine oil fill.

Was the Chevrolet Bolt EUV included in the battery fire recall?

Yes. Recall 21V-650 covers certain 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles along with 2020-2022 Bolt EV vehicles (52,414 vehicles combined).

What tire size does the Bolt EUV use?

P215/50R17 is the common OEM size for 2022-2023 LT and Premier trims.