- Safety
- 5
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 3
- on record
- MPG
- 28.1
- combined
Open recalls on record
3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 57
- Complaints citing a crash
- 8
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
3 Recalls on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.
- 22V930000high
Body/structure issue
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.
Consequence
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 23V567000high
Airbag system issue
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.
Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
- 23V845000high
Body/structure issue
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 carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
Consequence
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev.
Frontal crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 4 / 5
Side crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
- Side pole
- 5 / 5
Rollover
- Rollover risk
- 9.7%
- Dynamic tip
- No Tip
Driver-assistance technologies
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
What the ratings mean
NHTSA gives the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev 5 out of 5 stars overall, level with the 5-star median for the 4 comparable 2023 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.
NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.
NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 9.7% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.
NHTSA crash tests
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
28.1
City
30.9
Hwy
28.1
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $650
- Charge time
- 7.5 hours (240V)
How this compares
The EPA holds too few vehicles in this class and model year to rank the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev against its peers.
Consumer complaints
57 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 57
- Total
- 8
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
Most reported components
- STEERING17
- ELECTRICAL7
- ENGINE6
- OTHER6
- BRAKES5
Notable Issues
57 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve injuries. 8 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Ev, newest first.
- Recall
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall
An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Recall
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Small Station Wagons
- Drive type
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 0L 0-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
28.1
City
30.9
Hwy
28.1
Comb
- Annual cost
- $650
- Fuel
- Electricity
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Explore related
Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Recall
An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Recall
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.