Recall 21V650000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Defect Description
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 Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | CHEVROLET | BOLT EV |
| 2021 | CHEVROLET | BOLT EV |
| 2022 | CHEVROLET | BOLT EUV |
| 2022 | CHEVROLET | BOLT EV |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.