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2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
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Safety recallImmediate safety action
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.
“Bolt EV battery fire near full charge”“2020 Bolt battery module fire”
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Safety recallPrompt inspection
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.
“door will not stay shut”“door opens while driving”
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Safety recallPrompt inspection
2017 to 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
“seat belt will not latch”“seatbelt keeps coming loose”
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Read guide ↗Safety and triage8 min read
When a car is unsafe
A warning light does not always mean the same thing, but weak brakes or smoke leave little room for experimentation. Damaged tires and certain recall instructions can do the same.
Read guide ↗Diagnosis and symptoms8 min read
Why symptoms overlap
“It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.
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