Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical system recall (2017) - NHTSA 21V560000

Chevrolet Bolt EV · Model years 2017 · Updated 2026-06-05

Manufacturer
Chevrolet
Model
Bolt EV
Years affected
2017
Risk type
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Issue
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.

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