ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Published July 23, 2021 · Recall initiated: July 23, 2021
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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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