2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle suffers from severe, unresolvable electrical failures causing recurring loss of propulsion, shifting lockouts ("No Driving Conditions" / stuck in Park), complete exterior lighting failures, and loss of communication with the Restraints Control Module (RCM) and airbag impact sensors. The…”
filed Aug 1, 2026
“Vehicle infotainment system on 2023 Chevrolet Bolt completely stopped functioning in May of May of 2026. Screen/radio/bluetooth and associated components had no functionality, including backup camera, safety warning features, etc. Dealership confirmed that the system needed replacement entirely and…”
filed Jun 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that…Campaign 23V567000 · Aug 10, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Bolt EV years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Bolt EV | 29 | 49% |
| 2021 Bolt EV | 33 | 50% |
| 2020 Bolt EV | 93 | 54% |
| 2019 Bolt EV | 85 | 49% |
| 2018 Bolt EV | 30 | 34% |
| 2017 Bolt EV | 114 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.