What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Typical pattern

30.3% of complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2023 vehicle — around the middle of the 177 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 1.7 yr in service. The most-reported system is collision avoidance (42 complaints), typically at 2.0 yr or about 27,000 miles.

Complaints
185
Median age at failure
1.7 yr
Median mileage
5,000 n=14
Crash / fire / tow
16.8% of reports
Safety recalls
0

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Collision avoidance
42 reports · 27,000 mi
2.0 yr
21.4%
Electrical system
27 reports · 3,350 mi
1.2 yr
18.5%
Steering
24 reports
3.3 yr
4.2%

In owners’ own words

Collision avoidance mileage not reported 9 mo in service
On the freeway going 70 mph our car decided to slam on the brakes. We had it on supercruise which also uses adaptive cruise control. It was not raining, it was overcast, we were in farm country with no bridges or signs over the roadway. No cars around. It was very scary! I have 2 other cars with adaptive cruise control and have never experienced this.
Collision avoidance mileage not reported 9 mo in service
On the freeway going 70 mph our car decided to slam on the brakes. We had it on supercruise which also uses adaptive cruise control. It was not raining, it was overcast, we were in farm country with no bridges or signs over the roadway. No cars around. It was very scary! I have 2 other cars with adaptive cruise control and have never experienced this.
Collision avoidance mileage not reported 1.1 yr in service
Near my work place, I drove by that intersection a numerous times. One day, when I almost finished making the left turn, it suddenly gave me collision warning and suddenly took brake on the left front wheel by itself for about 1 second. There was nothing in front of me.
Electrical system mileage not reported 8 mo in service
I just bought this vehicle this Sunday. I drove about 400 miles and Wednesday, I got warning ⚠️ electric drive unit ⚠️. Yesterday I took my car to dealership and got call from them that auxiliary transmission issue and they will replace it. Car is still at the dealership, now we are afraid to drive that car and what if it jeopardizes our safety. We drive a lot for work as a home health provider.

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