CHEVROLET BOLT EV (2019) recall — Electrical System
GM recalls 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs with high voltage battery that could catch fire when fully charged. Owners must limit charge to 90% and avoid indoor overnight charging to reduce fire risk.
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A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
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What happened, in plain English
GM is recalling certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs because their high voltage battery can catch fire when charged to full capacity. This risk is reduced by limiting the charge to 90% and avoiding indoor overnight charging. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223620-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2019-recall-battery-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223620-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2019-recall-battery-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V560000
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“Chevrolet Bolt EV (2019) Recall: Battery Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223620-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2019-recall-battery-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V560000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V560000).
Why it’s dangerous
The high voltage battery in these vehicles can catch fire if charged to full capacity. This fire risk increases when the battery is nearly full and left charging for extended periods, especially indoors where fire could spread more easily.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles are affected. Those who frequently charge the vehicle to full capacity or leave it charging overnight indoors are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV models. The recall was announced on August 13, 2021, and applies to vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA number 20V-701.
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What to do — step by step
Limit Charge Level
Set the vehicle to charge no more than 90% to reduce battery fire risk.
Avoid Indoor Overnight Charging
Do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight to prevent fire risks.
Replace Defective Battery
GM will replace the defective battery modules at no cost once the vehicle is repaired.
What NHTSA says to do
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 remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N212343880.
Questions people ask
Why is my Bolt EV being recalled?
The high voltage battery in these vehicles can catch fire when charged to full capacity.
How do I know if my Bolt EV is affected?
Check if you own a 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The recall was announced on August 13, 2021, and applies to vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA number 20V-701.
What should I do if I have a Bolt EV?
Set the vehicle to charge no more than 90%, avoid charging indoors overnight, and contact GM's Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389 for battery replacement.
Contact Chevrolet Bolt EV
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet Bolt EV to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V560000 — Chevrolet Bolt EV Chevrolet Bolt EV Hello, I own a Chevrolet Bolt EV that is covered by recall 21V560000 from Chevrolet Bolt EV. The official recall notice states: 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 remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 13, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N212343880. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V560000 (July 23, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.