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2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 61
Latest campaign: Dec 14, 2023

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	2	Dec 14, 2023	23V845000 22V930000
Air bags	1	Aug 10, 2023	23V567000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 14, 2023Latest campaign


Dec 14, 202323V845000	Structure: body roof and pillars A fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V845000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V845000 · Dec 14, 2023
Aug 10, 202323V567000	Air bags: frontal An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V567000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V567000 · Aug 10, 2023
Dec 15, 202222V930000	Structure: body roof and pillars A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V930000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V930000 · Dec 15, 2022

Dec 14, 202323V845000

Structure: body roof and pillars

A fire increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V845000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V845000 · Dec 14, 2023

Aug 10, 202323V567000

Air bags: frontal

An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V567000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V567000 · Aug 10, 2023

Dec 15, 202222V930000

Structure: body roof and pillars

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V930000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V930000 · Dec 15, 2022

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component61

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

61Complaints filed

8Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	17	28	2	1	1
Steering	17	28	0	0	0
Unknown or other	10	16	0	1	0
Service brakes	8	13	3	0	4
Fuel/propulsion system	7	11	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	6	10	1	0	0
Air bags	5	8	3	0	2
Engine	4	7	1	0	0
Power train	3	5	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	3	5	1	0	0
Suspension	3	5	0	0	0
Back over prevention	3	5	1	0	0
Visibility/wiper	2	3	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	2	3	1	0	0
Lane departure	1	2	0	0	0

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“Reverse camera and infotainment system glitch, and doesn't work most of the time. This was known by the dealer which tried to repair it at least 3 occasions but problem still occur.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768466
Power train
“Both front wheel drive shaft anti-click washers on my 2023 Bolt EV fractured at 18,269 miles.”
Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764442
Vehicle speed control
“known issue with " anti click washer on Bolt EV " and resulting damage to related components can cause loss of control acceleration, stopping and major damage and cost, no warning lights or TSB other than for previous…”
Filed 08/14/2026 · ODI 11757018

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2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The most recent, 23V845000 (reported December 14, 2023), concerns structure. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls for?

The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 17 complaints out of 61 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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