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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The high-voltage traction battery in these vehicles can catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity. A battery fire increases the risk of injury. This recall covers vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall 20V-701 and remains open until the defective battery modules are replaced.
While you wait for the repair, GM advises owners to limit charging. On 2017 and 2018 models, turn on the Hill Top Reserve feature; on 2019 models, activate Target Charge Level. Either setting limits the charge to 90%. Charge the vehicle more often, avoid draining the battery to 70 miles of range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight.
GM will replace the defective battery modules free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners can call the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389, and should check their VIN for open recalls. GM's recall number is N212343880.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 201720182019 |
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