VinSleuth

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls

3 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

3 Open recalls
55 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS #22V930000 Reported 15/12/2022

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall AIR BAGS:FRONTAL #23V567000 Reported 10/08/2023

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Recall STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS #23V845000 Reported 14/12/2023

Defect

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.

Free fix

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.

Check your exact VIN

Decode a specific 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV VIN to see its spec, recalls, complaints, and crash ratings together.

Decode a VIN

Other Chevrolet Bolt EV model years

Recalls differ by model year — check the years near yours.

What owners complain about

Top components in 55 NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV.

STEERING 16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5
POWER TRAIN 2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2
AIR BAGS 2

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV have?

3 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Chevrolet recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Chevrolet. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV crash ratings All recalls