2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV at 120 MPGe combined with 259 miles of EPA-rated range across 1 version. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 61 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
3
EPA combined MPGe
120
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Chevrolet dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV, newest first.
Seat belts: Pretensioner and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V845000Reported Dec 14, 2023
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N232421970)
Components
Seat belts: Pretensioner; Structure: Body: Roof and pillars
Units affected
6,771 (estimate)
Problem
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 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.
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel and 1 more component
NHTSA 23V567000Reported Aug 10, 2023
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N232414710)
Components
Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel; Air bags: Frontal
Units affected
317 (estimate)
Problem
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.
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222383790)
Components
Seat belts: Pretensioner; Structure: Body: Roof and pillars
Units affected
111,242 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 HB FWD
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
9.7%
Standard
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV owner complaints
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV, most recently on Oct 2, 2026. 8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Steering
17
Electrical system
16
Unknown or other
10
Service brakes
8
Fuel/propulsion system
7
Exterior lighting
6
Air bags
5
Engine
4
Power train
3
Suspension
3
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
