Propulsion system: traction batteryRecall 21V-560 · 2017–2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
General Motors, LLC recall 21V-560 covers 57,414 2017–2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV for a propulsion system: traction battery problem, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Park outside and away from structures until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 21V560000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix
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. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N212343880.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 152 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- Electric Vehicle Battery FiresNHTSA