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2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV / Bolt EUV recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV / Bolt EUV — 2 with do-not-drive or park-outside advisories. The most recent was reported on December 14, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: BOLT EV.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV / Bolt EUV, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V845000December 14, 2023Seat Belts › Pretensioner
22V930000December 15, 2022Seat Belts › Pretensioner
21V560000July 23, 2021Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryPark outside
20V701000November 13, 2020Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryPark outside
20V184000March 26, 2020Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
18V576000August 30, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Seat Belts (2) · Structure (2) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V845000Manufacturer no. N232421970

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
December 14, 2023
Owner notification
January 24, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,771 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BOLT EV

Components: Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Safety risk

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under recall number 22V-930 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Owners may contact GM EV Concierge at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) or Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232421970.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V845000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V930000Manufacturer no. N222383790

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
December 15, 2022
Owner notification
January 23, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
111,242 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BOLT EV

Components: Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222383790.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V930000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V560000Manufacturer no. N212343880

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
July 23, 2021
Owner notification
August 13, 2021
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
57,414 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BOLT EV

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

Safety risk

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N212343880.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V560000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V701000Manufacturer no. N202311730

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
November 13, 2020
Owner notification
May 11, 2021
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
50,932 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BOLT EV

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

Safety risk

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-560. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-701 will still need to have the new remedy under recall 21V-560. GM will notify owners, and as an interim repair, beginning on November 17, 2020, dealers will reprogram the hybrid propulsion control module 2 (HPCM2) to limit the full charge to 90%, free of charge. Owners are advised to activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, or park outside, until the software update is completed. Owners were notified of the interim repair beginning November 17, 2020. The second notice was mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N202311730.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V701000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V184000Manufacturer no. A202298320

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
March 26, 2020
Owner notification
April 17, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
897 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BOLT EV

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The door-handle cable inside the rear doors may be too long, allowing contact with the window when it is opened, possibly damaging the cable. A damaged cable may cause the rear door to open unintentionally when the rear window is opened. Additionally, it may cause the rear inside door handle to not work.

Safety risk

If the rear door opens while driving, or the door handle fails to open the rear door, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear passengers.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear inside door-handle cables, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202298320.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V184000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V576000Manufacturer no. 18279

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Report received by NHTSA
August 30, 2018
Owner notification
October 11, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
210,628 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV / Bolt EUV
March 27, 2018 – July 17, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
BOLT EV

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Safety risk

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V576000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 14, 2023.