2023 Chevrolet Bolt Euv: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 119 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is forward collision avoidance (19% of complaints); the 2022 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 11 new complaints in the last 90 days
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recalls
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owner complaints
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fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
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5-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo recall campaigns1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Forward Collision Avoidance (automatic emergency braking, sensors)19% · 31 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)16% · 26 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)15% · 24 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)8% · 13 complaints
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)7% · 12 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)7% · 11 complaints
“The steering sticks at low speeds requiring manual manipulation to move it back to center. It is inconsistent sometimes it works properly. This is dangerous.”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2026
“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 manually pull the steering wheel back straight after every turn, making high-speed and everyday driving unpredictable and dangerous. Power train: The powertrain is loose when moving forward and backward potentially causing a risk to others when leaving the vehicle in park.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2026
“After completing a turn, the car's steering wheel does not fully return to center. It remains at 30 degrees under 10mph, 10-15 degrees at 20mph. Dealer has claimed it is behaving as intended.”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2026
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“When driving and turning, the steering wheel does not come back to center and the car keeps turning after releasing the steering wheel causing the car to veer off the road if not turned back manually. This is very unexpected and an unsuspecting driver might not realize this until too late. I am in the process of contacting the dealer I bought the car from. But, searching the internet it seems to be a know problem.”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2026
“The steering is heavier on the car and does not return to center after turning. This causes danger while driving if someone cuts off in front of me or I have to stop suddenly due to an animal or any other conditions. I am also assuming this will be dangerous to drive in wet weather as well. I took it to the dealer to check it, and it was diagnosed as a failing steering system; the rack and pinion need to be replaced.”Owner report · Steering · May 2026
“Steering wheel does not return to center; likely due to failing steering gear or rack due to faulty lubrication at factory.”Owner report · Steering · May 2026
“I have a 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV, and I'm experiencing a steering issue. When making left or right turn, the steering wheel does not return to center automatically. This problem has been present since the beginning, and it has gradually been getting worse.”Owner report · Steering · May 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the message "Service Transmission - Unauthorized Shift" was displayed. While attempting to shift into drive(D), the gear shifter failed to move to the intended selection. The contact stated that a tow truck arrived and while loading the vehicle onto the flatbed, the driver attempted to shift into neutral (N), but the transmission failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to a dealer; however, the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2026
“Clear day and dry conditions. Pulling into a parking space going 4-5mph with foot hovering brake. Car then accelerated on its own into a building.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control,Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance · Feb 2026
“Forward collision prevention system activated unnecessarily. I was already breaking and on track to stop well behind the vehicle in front of me. I had just pulled around stopped traffic in another lane, which seems to be common in all the incidents I've had like this. The safety concern is that the vehicle stopped unexpectedly, and if traffic behind me hadn't been paying attention, they could have run into me. In the past I asked a dealer to look into it, and found nothing wrong. Deactivating the system for a time, and then reactivating it, seems to improve the problem for a while.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Jan 2026
When filing, owners marked a crash in 12 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Euv reliable?
NHTSA has 119 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Euv. The most complained-about area is forward collision avoidance (19% of complaints).
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.