2023 Chevrolet BOLT EUV: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
116 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
6,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 116 complaints (19.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 38 | 32.8% |
| Steering behavior | 27 | 23.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 13 | 11.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 11 | 9.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Steering | 23 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 22 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
Electrical System: 23; Steering: 23; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 22; Exterior Lighting: 12; Vehicle Speed Control: 12; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 11; Fuel/Propulsion System: 11; Service Brakes: 11
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 106 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 | 27 |
2022: 3; 2023: 35; 2024: 24; 2025: 27; 2026: 27
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 38 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 27 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 13 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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 11496352 · 2022-12-07 (December 7, 2022)
I was parked coming back from a store. I started the vehicle and was immobilized. That words “Conditions Not Correct for Shift” were on screen for almost 30 minutes. I could not change to neutral, reverse or drive. After shutting the vehicle off several times, I called OnStar for a tow. 20 minutes later, the message disappeared and I was able to drive again.
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Owner report 11497271 · 2022-12-13 (December 13, 2022)
"service safety restraint system" Warning keeps popping up on screen. Took to dealer for repair. Problem not fixed. Warning still pops up.
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Owner report 11500753 · 2023-01-09 (January 9, 2023)
Break lights are hard to see. Too low on bumper
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Owner report 11510595 · 2023-03-07 (March 7, 2023)
Started the vehicle then attempted to shift into reverse, got "Conditions not correct for shift" error displayed on dashboard. Could also not shift into drive. I was able to shift into neutral and have it towed. I tried powering down and back on. Powered off, locked the car and walked out of keyfob range for 10min then returned and tried again. Nothing worked. Eventually the problem cleared up on it's own by the time the tow truck arrived (45min later)
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Owner report 11510598 · 2023-03-07 (March 7, 2023)
First off the Forward Collision Alert doesn't work until your about 1 to 2 feet from impact, no matter which of the 3 settings it's put on. We were so close to impact to the rear of a semi when the service tech was testing it that I was very uncomfortable. The lane assist doesn't work until you're left of center or it bounces you back and forth like a drunk drive, plus it doesn't always reconize the yellow or white dotted line. On occasion it will completely go over left of center and put you in the left lane. (It will not maintain the car in t…
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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 11514675 · 2023-03-30 (March 30, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer failed to operate at an accurate speed and the energy dropped to a zero percent while accelerating. The contact also stated that while shifted into reverse, the rear-view camera failed to alert that someone was present. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to recharge over 80% battery life. No warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or re…
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Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.