2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV belongs to a Chevrolet Bolt EV lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 2 model years, from 2022 to 2023. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Bolt EV entirely. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (a1). This 2023 car is the most recent Chevrolet Bolt EV model year on record.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 100 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around steering (13), exterior lighting (5), electrical system (4). A representative report reads: "The steering wheel does not return to center after turning while driving the car (unlike every other car). It has been reproduced by an independent service..." There are 3 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...l Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner....
EPA range is about 259 miles on a full charge, 120 MPGe combined. Estimated annual charging cost runs near $650.
Quick Specs
| EPA range | 259 miles |
| Efficiency | 120 MPGe combined |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $650 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 3 |
| Technical service bulletins | 200 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.