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NHTSA crash test of the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Euv

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Chevrolet Bolt Euv

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
104Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE CHEVROLET BOLT EUV

The Chevrolet Bolt EUV is a subcompact electric SUV aimed at urban commuters and small families who want a practical, affordable entry into battery-electric driving. Sitting slightly above the standard Bolt EV in size, the EUV offers a more upright, crossover-friendly stance while sharing the same electric platform. It targets value-conscious buyers who prioritize efficiency and modern technology without stepping into premium EV territory.

VERDICT

The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Euv earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 82 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Bolt EUV as a likable, practical electric crossover that punches above its price point in everyday usability. Most praise its roomy interior relative to its footprint and its approachable driving character. Enthusiasm is tempered, however, by acknowledgment of the well-publicized battery recall saga that shadowed early production, which reviewers widely flagged as a significant ownership consideration.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 10.7%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 17108

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: Standard & OptionalLane departure warning: Standard & OptionalStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt Euv at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

104 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

10reported crash
1reported fire
4reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsForward Collision Avoidance 27Electrical System 25Steering 15Vehicle Speed Control 13Exterior Lighting 12Fuel/Propulsion System 11

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Rivals in SUV (2023)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 17108), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Chevrolet Bolt Euv 2023. Class rank 94 of 139 in SUV 2023. Methodology · Disclosure