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NHTSA recall 21V560000

Electrical System · General Motors, LLC

July 23, 2021report date
57,414units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

Why it matters: 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…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2017 Chevrolet Bolt Ev, 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Ev, 2019 Chevrolet Bolt Ev.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 21V560000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.