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2023 Chevrolet

Bolt EV

Auto (A1)

Chevrolet Bolt EV: best and worst years
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV (photo 1 of 2)
2023 photoMariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz)CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Efficiency

Smog score
10/10
Range per hour (240V)
35 mi/hr
Real-world MPG
133.1 mpg, reported by 4 driversabout 13.1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
61 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
5

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Automatic emergency braking
    Standard
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18%
  • STEERING18%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
  • SERVICE BRAKES8%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 96 total.

Chevrolet Bolt EV: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

235 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT6519

    This preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available.

  • May 14, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6540J

    This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6551B

    This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6540H

    This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.

  • May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6423A

    Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue

  • Apr 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIC6540G

    This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.

  • Apr 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERPIT3271Q

    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

  • Mar 21, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERN25-250552

    Improvements to OnStar functionality.

  • and 227 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.