2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 5% of the 62 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11636983, filed 2025-01“Recurring electronic transmission shift control failure on a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The Electronic Transmission Shift Control Pushbutton Circuit Board (GM part designation K212) has failed twice within approximately 9,300 miles. First failure occurred at approximately 45,695 miles in July 2025. The dashboard displayed a malfunction indicator and a Service Transmission warning. Diagnostic trouble code U18D2 was set: Lost Communication with Transmission Range Selector Control Module on the Powertrain Sensor CAN Bus. …”
NHTSA complaint #11736684, filed 2026-05Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11007914Aug 14, 2024This 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…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001973Jun 6, 2024This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid information for DTC P2797, P2798 or P0C2D for Transmission Fluid Pump Performance to correct a customer concern of a Propulsion…
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10251902Mar 12, 2024This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid information for DTC P2797, P2798 or P0C2D for Transmission Fluid Pump Performance to correct a customer concern of a Propulsion…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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