PARK OUTSIDE — Fire Risk

NHTSA advises owners to park this vehicle outside and away from structures.

NHTSA Recall 21V650000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYAug 20, 2021· General Motors, LLC

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2022ChevroletBolt Euv
2020ChevroletBolt Ev
2021ChevroletBolt Ev
2022ChevroletBolt Ev

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