Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
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Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V808000 |
Summary | 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. |
Consequence | 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. |
Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V184000 |
Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The door-handle cable inside the rear doors may be too long, allowing contact with the window when it is opened, possibly damaging the cable. A damaged cable may cause the rear door to open unintentionally when the rear window is opened. Additionally, it may cause the rear inside door handle to not work. |
Consequence | If the rear door opens while driving, or the door handle fails to open the rear door, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear passengers. |
Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear inside door-handle cables, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A202298320. |
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. |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
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Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V811000 |
Summary | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle. |
Consequence | If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230. |
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. |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY |
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Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V650000 |
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. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 10, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021. 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. |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS |
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Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V930000 |
Summary | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire. |
Consequence | A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury. |
Remedy | Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 30, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222383790. |
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. |
Data updated January 2023
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV has atleast 9 recalls.Q: What are the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls?
A: The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls include: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, SEAT BELTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY, STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS.
A: Yes, the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV has atleast 9 recalls.Q: What are the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls?
A: The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls include: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH, SEAT BELTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY, STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS.