2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2019 Chevrolet Bolt Ev — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
Published November 13, 2020 · Recall initiated: November 13, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V701000, published November 13, 2020. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2019 Chevrolet Bolt Ev — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-560.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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- BOLT EV
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV | 2018 CHEVROLET BOLT EV | 2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev | 2019 Chevrolet Bolt Ev — Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V701000 on November 13, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-560.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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: BOLT EV.