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Model year 2021 · Chevrolet

2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV / Bolt EUV recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV / Bolt EUV — 3 with do-not-drive or park-outside advisories. The most recent was reported on October 31, 2024. 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 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV / Bolt EUV, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V812000October 31, 2024Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryPark outside
24V481000June 27, 2024Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryPark outside
23V845000December 14, 2023Seat Belts › Pretensioner
22V930000December 15, 2022Seat Belts › Pretensioner
21V650000August 20, 2021Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryPark outside

Systems involved: Electrical System (3) · Seat Belts (2) · Structure (2)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V812000Manufacturer no. N242470160

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
October 31, 2024
Owner notification
December 3, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
107 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BOLT EV

Components: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery; Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery Thermal › Management › Software

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650. The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed. As such, 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: Set the Target Charge Level 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. Dealers will reinstall advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N242470160.

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 24V812000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V481000Manufacturer no. N242443000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2024
Owner notification
August 1, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
72 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BOLT EV

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21V-650. The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.

Safety risk

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level 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. Dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 1, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's numbers for this recall are N242443000 and N242443002.

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 24V481000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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 21V650000Manufacturer no. N212345940

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
August 20, 2021
Owner notification
October 1, 2021
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
52,414 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BOLT EV

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV 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

Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021 and June 23, 2023. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 21V-560. GM's number for this recall is N212345940.

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 21V650000, 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: October 31, 2024.