2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV · Electrical & software
High-voltage battery fire risk
The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA campaign 21V560000 includes certain 2017 to 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. 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. A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- Smoke, heat, a burning smell or a battery warning may accompany the condition
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2017 to 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
- NHTSA campaign 21V560000
- The manufacturer filing lists 57,414 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
- NHTSA marks this campaign with a Park Outside advisory
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall 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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
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2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV · Electrical & electronic systems
High voltage battery may catch fire near a full charge
NHTSA campaign 21V650000 lists the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV for a condition in which high voltage battery may catch fire near a full charge.
2018 to 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
2019 to 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV · Body & structure
Door may open or fail to latch
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.