Model year
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 61 complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (17), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (16), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (10). NHTSA rated the 5 HB FWD 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 120 MPGe combined and 28.1 kWh/100 mi (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $650, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2017 349 complaints
- 2018 89 complaints
- 2019 178 complaints
- 2020 175 complaints
- 2021 67 complaints
- 2022 59 complaints
- 2023 61 complaints
Recalls
23V845000 · Dec 14, 2023
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; 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 incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite…
23V567000 · Aug 10, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; 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 underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.
22V930000 · Dec 15, 2022
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; 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 pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
Complaints
61 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 1, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.097 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt EV · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 131 | 109 | 120 | 28.1 | 259 | $650 |
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