Chevrolet BOLT EUV brakes problems
40 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
142 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
8,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 to 2023 model years. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
40 of 142 complaints match this topic (28.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11676189 · 2025-07-25 (July 25, 2025)
Three times while using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the car applied the brakes without cause (“phantom braking”.) Two of the times there were cars behind me that could have rear ended me given the unexpected, rapid deceleration. The problem has not been reviewed by the car dealer (because they won’t return my calls.). No other parties have inspected. No warning lamps or messages. Incident dates: 5/9/2025, 6/22/2025, and 7/19/2025.
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Owner report 11681299 · 2025-08-18 (August 18, 2025)
On Thursday, August 14th, while pulling into a parking space my car accellerated speed by itself and the engine sounded like it was reving up loud. I had to slam the brakes to get the car to stop. i narrowly missed hitting two other vehicles.
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Owner report 11494340 · 2022-11-20 (November 20, 2022)
I just recently got my 2023 BoltEUV and I have discovered that the configuration of the rear end brake lights is dangerous because people expect the lights on the hatch to be the brake lights, but they are actually only running lights at nights. The brake lights and turn signals are actually much lower down in the cars bumper - this is not where people expect them to be. As such, a few people have almost rear ended me already since they are looking in wrong place for the rear brake lights. I suggest the hatch lights are updated to be the runni…
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Owner report 11510885 · 2023-03-08 (March 8, 2023)
The brake lights are 28” approx from the ground but they sue very difficult to see from behind with other cars especially large vans trucks and SUV’s. The blinkers also appear to be red and don’t stand out. The combination make it appear like a reflector not a brake light and blinker. I’ve had the car for 5 days and have almost been hit from behind 3 times. This us a safety issue. Gm should make the upper light set blink and brake that’s in view of most drivers. Kia Hyundai is also doing this but their blinkers are Amber. Both ate accidents wai…
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Owner report 11524532 · 2023-05-30 (May 30, 2023)
The brake & turn signal lights are located at the bottom of the bumper, however the vehicle has additional taillights midway up the back of the vehicle, these are in the traditional area of the car, however these taillights in the traditional place do not indicate a stop or turn. This is where most people’s eyes are focused when they are following you, not at the bottom of the bumper. This creates a situation where it’s possible the vehicle following you will have at least a delayed reaction in stopping when you do. Upgrading the mid level ligh…
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