Chevrolet Bolt EV electrical system recall (2021) - NHTSA 24V481000

Chevrolet Bolt EV · Model years 2021 · Updated 2026-06-05

Manufacturer
Chevrolet
Model
Bolt EV
Years affected
2021
Risk type
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Issue
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21V-650. The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.

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