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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 certain 2020-2022 vehicles can catch fire when it is charged to full or nearly full capacity. A battery fire increases the risk of injury to occupants and others nearby.
Until the battery is repaired, owners should set the Target Charge Level feature to limit charging to 90%, charge the vehicle more often, and avoid draining the battery down to 70 miles of remaining range. Park the vehicle outside after charging and do not charge it indoors overnight. GM will replace the defective battery modules free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners can contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | 202020212022 |