Recall 21V650000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Report Date
20210820
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Affected Vehicles
4 models

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.