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2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt Euv and Chevrolet Bolt EV recall: traction battery

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall on August 20, 2021. It covers about 52,414 vehicles.

vehicles affected
52,414
reported
Aug 20, 2021
owners notified
Oct 1, 2021
related complaints
162

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery

What is wrong
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 the federal safety agency recall 21V‑560. GM's number for this recall is N212345940.

Recall number 21V650000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 162 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 21V650000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt Euv and Chevrolet Bolt EV traction battery?

Yes. Recall 21V650000, reported on August 20, 2021, covers about 52,414 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V650000?

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 the federal safety agency recall 21V‑560. GM's number for this recall is N212345940.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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