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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V650000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Published August 23, 2021 · Recall initiated: August 20, 2021

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Recall details

Brand
CHEVROLET
Model
BOLT EUV
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EUV | 2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV | 2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EV | 2022 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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