Chevrolet Bolt EV Recalls (2021, 2022, 2023, 2027)

What recalls does the Chevrolet Bolt EV have?

• 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV Owner's Manual Recall (26V114) Repeat recall
  February 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles · Other Equipment

  General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production.

  Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Electrical Management Software Recall (24V812) Park outsideRepeat recall
  October 31, 2024 · 107 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed. As such, the high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

  Risk: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level 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.

• 2021-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV High-Voltage Battery Recall (24V481) Park outsideRepeat recall
  June 27, 2024 · 72 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.

  Risk: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level 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.

• 2021-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (23V845) Repeat recall
  December 14, 2023 · 6,771 vehicles · Seat Belts

  This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

  Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust.

• 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Instrument Cluster Recall (23V567)
  August 10, 2023 · 317 vehicles · Electrical System

  The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.

  Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge.

• 2021-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (22V930)
  December 15, 2022 · 111,242 vehicles · Seat Belts

  After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

  Risk: A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV High-Voltage Battery Recall (21V650) Park outsideRepeat recall
  August 20, 2021 · 52,414 vehicles · EV and Hybrid Battery

  The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

  Risk: A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level 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.

• 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV Air Bag Fastener Recall (21V517)
  July 8, 2021 · 28 vehicles · Air Bags

  One of the two fasteners that secure the driver's frontal air bag to the steering wheel may be missing or improperly tightened.

  Risk: An improperly installed air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the driver-side air bag fasteners.

Which Bolt EV parts are recalled most?

Which Bolt EV model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Bolt EV for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 8 Chevrolet Bolt EV campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Chevrolet dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Bolt EV owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

12v battery warning light and ion Lucian battery light came on manufacture does not want to buy back and apple car play keeps breaking.

2021 CHEVROLET Bolt EV owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11648477

My 2021 Chevy Bolt keeps showing a battery or power-Propulsion warning light related to the high-voltage system. The warning keeps coming back even after multiple repairs. The first repair was on April 28, 2025, the second was on December 17, 2025, and it is scheduled again for another repair on March 3, 2026.

2021 CHEVROLET Bolt EV owner, Fuel/Propulsion System, NHTSA complaint 11721358

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost automotive power, and the digital screen failed to display as intended. The Battery warning light was occasionally illuminated during rainy weather. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

2022 CHEVROLET Bolt EV owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11700254

Can a recall make your Bolt EV a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a Chevrolet Bolt EV a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

5 of the 8 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. 3 involve the engine, transmission or high-voltage battery, the kinds of repairs that often take several visits or weeks of downtime.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Chevrolet models with recalls

• Blazer: 6 recalls
• Blazer EV: 7 recalls
• Bolt EV: 8 recalls
• Bolt Euv: 4 recalls
• Camaro: 4 recalls
• Colorado: 8 recalls
• Corvette: 5 recalls
• Corvette Convertible: 3 recalls
• Corvette Convertible E-Ray: 2 recalls
• Corvette Coupe: 3 recalls
• Corvette Coupe E-Ray: 1 recall
• Corvette E-Ray: 1 recall
• Equinox: 10 recalls
• Equinox EV: 7 recalls
• Express: 8 recalls
• Express 2500: 1 recall
• Malibu: 5 recalls
• Silverado 1500: 16 recalls
• Silverado 2500: 11 recalls
• Silverado 3500: 10 recalls
• Silverado EV: 9 recalls
• Suburban: 15 recalls
• Suburban 1500: 4 recalls
• Tahoe: 23 recalls
• Trailblazer: 5 recalls
• Traverse: 6 recalls
• Trax: 2 recalls

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