2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 22%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,675miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV, 22% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,675 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Frightening SAFETY Problem: Sudden Power loss on Los Angeles freeway. About 6/21/2023 began repeated episodes where my Chevy 2023 Bolt EUV hesitated for a few seconds before responding when I pushed on the accelerator pedal. Full power and acceleration resumed right after the initial hesitation and were sustained until I had to stop the car. A dashboard warning light appeared. …”
NHTSA complaint #11544123, filed 2023-09“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11521629, filed 2023-05“I have owned the car for less than six months and the battery went from full charge at 230 to know a full charge only being 180. I’m also sitting here at a dc charging station and have been here for an hour and a half and still haven’t reached 80%. What do I do?”
NHTSA complaint #11629463, filed 2024-12“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11558025, filed 2023-12“I’ve experienced multiple instances where the Rear Cross Traffic Alert system on my 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV fails to function properly when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. Specifically, there are times when the system does not emit any audible warning despite approaching cross traffic, and in other cases, the alert system appears to be completely unresponsive, no visual indicators or chimes occur at all. This happens intermittently and unpredictably, regardless of weather conditions or terrain. …”
NHTSA complaint #11678975, filed 2025-08Related service bulletins
- 11024324Sep 4, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11023367May 17, 2025This service bulletin provides Requirements for Replacement of the Dual Mode Cord Set Under Warranty.
- 11023388May 15, 2025This engineering information (EI) will assist GM to recover a small number of electric vehicle battery packs from customer-owned vehicles in the field for further engineering…
- 11024496May 14, 2025This service bulletin provides dealers with Warranty Administration information on North American Charging Standard (NACS) DC Adapter Warranty Claim Information.
- 11023365May 14, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11019545Apr 24, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on System Reset and Connector Reconnect Labor Code Numbers.
- 11019521Apr 16, 2025This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to the Malfunction…
- 11017502Apr 4, 2025This service bulletin provides diagnostic information for dealers/technicians on an Amber Light on Dual Level Portable Charge Cord Set.
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017517Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated in Driver Information Center (DIC), a Reduced…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 22% |
| 2022 | 4 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
31 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsLane departure
8 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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