Chevrolet Bolt EV Complaints (2023)

62 consumer complaints on file.

#11718600February 17, 2026
STEERING
Steering is failing at only 43,800 miles like many others. It is failing to return to center which makes it dangerous to drive, it doesn't come out of a turn. It is clicking and fails to return to center.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11717489February 12, 2026
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Clicking/Clunking under driver's feet
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711873January 19, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlights were brushed clear of snow prior to driving. While driving in snow conditions, the headlights became covered in snow and would not provide illumination to the road ahead. This put me at safety risk making road visibility extremely poor at night. While driving I couldn’t understand why the road was so difficult to see. Upon arriving home, I inspected the headlights to see the snow had completely covered the headlights.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705604December 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS VEHICLE JUST STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, NOT GIVING ME TIME TO PULL OVER. THE SCREEN JUST SAID, "SERVICE MODE", AND WOULD NOT GO INTO NEUTRAL TO ENABLE THE CAR TO BE PUSHED TO A SAFE SPOT. HIGHWAY PETROL HAD TO STOP TRAFFIC AND HAVE IT TOWED OFF. THIS WAS ENDANGERING EVERYONE INVOLVED. IF THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH OTHER CHEVY BOLTS, IT DEFINITELY NEEDS ADDRESSING.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11704974December 14, 2025
SEAT BELTS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The seatbelt grinds away the frame around it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11697036November 2, 2025
STEERING
After around 55,000 miles, the steering column began making noise during slow speed corning. When the vehicle is not in motion, the driver can replicate this issue by turning the steering wheel into the 45 degrees position. The repair out of warranty is subject to around $3,000 and this typically is always the case as only the bumper-to-bumper warranty will cover this repair and is limited to 36,000 miles and is not enough time for this issue to arise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11692233October 8, 2025
STEERING
The steering system has developed a progressively worse clunking sound when turning the steering wheel left or right when stopped, or at slow speeds. Additionally, the steering wheel will no longer return to center when exiting a turn. (In other words, it requires effort from the driver to return the steering wheel to center)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689043September 22, 2025
STEERING
When I make a left or right turn, the steering wheel does not return to the center on its own. I have to manually bring it back to center in order to straighten the wheels after a turn.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681541August 19, 2025
STEERING
Rack and Pinion steering rack is failing. The steering wheel is not returning to center, causing the vehicle to meander into oncoming traffic when executing left turns. Recently this forced a vehicle in oncoming traffic to ditch onto the shoulder. Luckily there was no incident (to their vehicle or driver) after stopping to check with the other driver. Dealer has since confirmed the failure of the steering rack with a $3k cost to replace, and that this issue is "common" with 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolts.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678653August 6, 2025
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I own a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV. Around 9/27/24 at 5,144 miles, the vehicle began experiencing serious electrical and propulsion issues. It has been to the dealership six times, each requiring a tow due to total loss of function. Issues include blown fuses, charging failures, shifting problems, propulsion loss, and repeated warning messages. Repairs have involved fuse box replacements, a new wiring harness, and other electrical components. The car has spent over 100 hours inactive at the dealership. Problems have been confirmed by technicians, but persist despite repairs. Additional safety concerns include a defective impact sensor, airbag warning lights, and a burned-out headlamp. These compromise crash readiness and visibility. Due to ongoing issues, the vehicle has been parked and unused for months, as it is unsafe and unreliable to drive. The manufacturer has not inspected the vehicle. Based on repeated failures and unresolved safety risks, I believe this vehicle qualifies as a lemon and request further investigation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676133July 25, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car will unexpectedly accelerate when car is coming to a stop. almost causing a crash a few times. (cruse control is not on)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656440April 23, 2025
STEERING
The car had weird noise (clunky) when I make the turn either left or right since beginning in Apri 2025. On April 17 in the morning, I drove to work while exit on freeway. When I try to turn into other street at speed of 20 mph, the car is not turning as normal as expected. It went beyond the other lane even I just turn in regularly with normal angle within my lane. (with huge clunky noise and lose control to make a turn) I was almost hit the other car on my left side as those are parallel with 2 lanes. I immediately rush to local GM dealer next day (April 18) and drop off the car for inspection. The dealer identified and confirmed there is an issue with the steering gear. (No fix due to extremely costly) I have to keep driving at risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11652493April 3, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Camera works on and off showing icon ,when reversing rear cross traffic alert also not working.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650154March 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SUSPENSION
I just purchased this vehicle from Hertz authorized dealer in December 2024, January 2025 the Electrical system, infotainment became non functioning. This caused my vehicle to stall, on star safety charge, etc to fail and not function. No communication within the vehicle that is an electric vehicle that requires this system for all components to function and provide a safe car to drive. Power to vehicle, back up camera, on star for emergencies, charging, this affects all the ADAS components in this vehicle to function properly causing a safety hazard. Took this vehicle into the dealer they diagnosed this system is down and no communication with radio. Also Set false DTC was completed. It is scary that a radio component can cause an emergency service to fail and other components in the vehicle to fail all electrical components in this vehicle. I am writing a complaint to Hertz since they stated all was okay when the radio, on star never worked, an update for the main system was no corrected and they failed to make sure the EV batteries were properly connected.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647737March 11, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
The backup camera is the vehicle works intermittently. In fact, due to the defect of the camera, I hit a wall as it shut off and I hit a wall. Upon bringing to the dealer to have it replaced, the dealership admitted that it was a faulty. They replaced with another faulty camera that works worse than the previous replaced one. This is a dangerous situation that will hurt someone.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638492January 25, 2025
STEERING
When the steering wheel is turned, it does not return back to the center on its own. It requires me (driver) to turn the steering wheel back to center. If it is not done manually, the vehicle continues turning, possibly causing an accident. This is at lower speeds.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636983January 20, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The vehicle was driving and lost all power and came to a stop. After about 5 seconds vehicle regained power. The "check engine light" illuminated on the dash. took to dealer and stated could not replicate problem. Only have the report from vehicle computer and the EV technician did not understand the information and had to call GM for help. Got car back and problem happen again. Dealer had GM specialist out to help. GM reset computer and problem just happens again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636407January 17, 2025
STEERING
There is a clicking, or a light clunk, sound that *I THINK* is coming from the front passenger side of the car. The sound only occurs when accelerating, most often from a stop but not always, and occasionally when breaking. It is not a repeated click. It happens once at the beginning of the acceleration or breaking process. The problem is easily reproducible. My dealer did a repair under warranty to the front driver side, but this did not eliminate the click. I am currently waiting for my dealer to get parts in to do the same repair to the right hand side of the car. It appears the parts on back order.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11628278December 2, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The brake/turn signal lights on all of the bolts, including mine, are barely visible during the day. It needs to be recalled. The lights are tiny.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11624437November 10, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was approaching an intersection at a light that had turned red. I slowed down to stop but accidentally bumped into the car in front, 2 mph (approximately), no damage, not even a scratch. I put the vehicle in reverse and gently tapped the accelerator but it instantly raced backwards at full as though the accelerator pedal had been depressed to the floor. I tried to brake but it would not stop and smashed into the vehicle behind. It was scary and traumatizing. Sudden acceleration in reverse. I hope there are diagnostics that will corroborate what happened because I am certain to the highest degree that this vehicle is defective.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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