2021-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (22V930)
General Motors, LLC · 111,242 vehicles · Reported December 15, 2022
General Motors, LLC is recalling 111,242 2021-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire. A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V930 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V930000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N222383790 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 15, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2021-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV |
| Units affected | 111,242 |
| Component | Seat Belts > Pretensioner |
| Safety risk | A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV in recall 22V930?
After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2023 Bolt EV with recall 22V930?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Bolt EV shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the pretensioner, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V930?
Recall 22V930 covers 111,242 vehicles: 2021-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
NHTSA lists 111,242 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2023 | Chevrolet | Bolt EV |
What is the fix for the Bolt EV seat belt pretensioner recall?
Yes. Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222383790.
When was recall 22V930 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 22V930 to NHTSA on December 15, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2022 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V930000. |
| January 23, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 46 months ago. If your Bolt EV was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Bolt EV is part of recall 22V930?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V930 is open on your Bolt EV, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V930000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Bolt EV owners do about recall 22V930?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V930000 applies to your Bolt EV.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the pretensioner happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Bolt EV owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the seat belts.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the seat belts have been filed since recall 22V930 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 186 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 3 of them involve the seat belts. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV: 67 complaints in total, 1 about the seat belts
- 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV: 60 complaints in total, 1 about the seat belts
- 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV: 59 complaints in total, 1 about the seat belts
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V650000 (Electrical System) and 22V930000 (Structure, Seat Belts) however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV owner, WI, NHTSA complaint 11503973, filed January 27, 2023
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V650000 (Electrical System) and 22V930000 (Structure, Seat Belts) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11516832, filed April 13, 2023
Can recall 22V930 make my Bolt EV a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this pretensioner recall means their Bolt EV qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2021-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V930
Is the 22V930000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Bolt EV is part of recall 22V930000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V930000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Chevrolet. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.