2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 2 Bolt EUV years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV has 118 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 100, and ranks 1st worst out of 2 model years with data. Top issues are Electrical System (31%) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (29%), with no recalls filed.
- Complaints
- 118
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 12 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 115
- 125 city / 104 hwy
Top 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System36 (31%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras34 (29%)
- Steering24 (20%)
- Engine15 (13%)
- Brakes11 (9%)
- Fuel System11 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (9%)
- Other10 (8%)
- Lane Departure8 (7%)
- Structure & Body3 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report brake lights mounted low on the bumper that are easily mistaken for non-braking running lights, leading to near rear-end collisions.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle suddenly accelerating on its own while stopped or at low speed, in one case crashing into a tree after only 5,000 miles.
- Owners report the brakes failing to fully stop the car during hard braking, causing it to skid despite the pedal being pressed all the way down.
- Several report the Telematics Module failing around 43,000 miles, disabling GPS, OnStar, and Super Cruise features.
- Owners describe Super Cruise steering sharply and locking to one side without warning while engaged on the highway, leading to a crash.
- Some report automatic emergency braking triggering a sudden full stop with no obstacle present, risking a rear collision.
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 125 MPG
- Highway
- 104 MPG
- Combined
- 115 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Bolt EUV years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | No verdict | 0 | 26 | 4 | 115 |
| 2023 | No verdict | 100 | 118 | 0 | 115 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV reliable?
- NHTSA lists 118 complaints for the 2023 Bolt EUV with a complaint index of 100, and it ranks as the worst of the 2 model years with data. Compared to the 2022 model's 26 complaints, owners reported more issues in 2023.
- Does the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV have any recalls?
- No. NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2023 Bolt EUV, compared to 4 recalls for the 2022 model.
- What is the most common problem with the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV?
- The top problem area is the Electrical System, accounting for 31% of complaints, followed by Collision Avoidance & Cameras at 29%.
- How many crashes and fires are linked to the 2023 Bolt EUV?
- NHTSA data shows 12 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths tied to complaints for the 2023 Bolt EUV.
- How fuel-efficient is the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV?
- EPA rates it at 115 MPG combined (125 city / 104 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $650.