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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. These vehicles may have an improperly cast front left brake caliper that can fracture during a high-pressure braking event.
- Risk
- If a brake caliper fractures and brake fluid is lost, the vehicle may experience reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting lot number on the front left brake caliper and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202321400.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles may have a front left brake caliper that was improperly cast and can fracture during a high-pressure braking event. If the caliper breaks and brake fluid is lost, braking performance can be reduced, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the casting lot number on the front left brake caliper and replace it if needed. The inspection and any replacement are free of charge. Owners can also call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether this one applies to your car.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 |
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