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All cars · Chevrolet Bolt · 2023

2023 Chevrolet Bolt. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index465100 = average car
Complaints180NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold31,578U.S. model year
Per 100K sold570complaints

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
ElectricAuto (A1)FWD125 / 104 / 115Electricity$650

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,800 and 27,200 miles. Median 6,500, from 10 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical5,7002,800–20,2006

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical25%
Automatic emergency braking24%
Steering23%
Brakes11%
Lights10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1802026012

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 23V845000 Dec 2023 Structure / Body / Roof And Pillars

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy. 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 wi

  • 23V567000 Aug 2023 Air Bags / Frontal

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 22V930000 Dec 2022 Structure / Body / Roof And Pillars

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy. 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.

Manufacturer communications 384

Chevy filed 384 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This Preliminary information communicates a vehicle may come to the dealer with Super Cruise…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Bolt EUV SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202057111120,754Electrical
20212725822,073Electrical
202346518031,578Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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