CHEVROLET BOLT EV (2019) recall — Electrical System
GM recalls 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs with potential battery fire risk. Owners must limit charge to 90% or park outside until software update completes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
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What happened, in plain English
GM is recalling 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs due to a risk of battery fire when charged to full capacity. This could cause injury. Owners must limit charging to 90% or park outside until the software update is completed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223621-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2019-recall-battery-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223621-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2019-recall-battery-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V701000
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“Chevrolet Bolt EV 2019 Recall: Battery Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223621-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2019-recall-battery-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V701000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V701000).
Why it’s dangerous
The high voltage battery can overheat and catch fire if charged to full capacity. This fire risk increases injury potential, especially during normal use when the vehicle is plugged in.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EVs with the specific electrical system issue are most at risk. The recall affects vehicles that could catch fire when charged to full capacity.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV models with the electrical system issue. The recall covers vehicles that could catch fire when charged to full capacity.
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What to do — step by step
Limit Charging to 90%
Activate either Hill Top Reserve (2017-2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) to limit the battery charge to 90%.
Until software update completesPark Outside
Park the vehicle outside to reduce fire risk until the software update is completed.
Until software update completes
What NHTSA says to do
This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-560. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-701 will still need to have the new remedy under recall 21V-560. GM will notify owners, and as an interim repair, beginning on November 17, 2020, dealers will reprogram the hybrid propulsion control module 2 (HPCM2) to limit the full charge to 90%, free of charge. Owners are advised to 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%, or park outside, until the software update is completed. Owners were notified of the interim repair beginning November 17, 2020. The second notice was mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N202311730.
Questions people ask
Why is my Bolt EV being recalled?
The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full capacity, increasing injury risk.
Do I need to do anything immediately?
Yes, you must limit charging to 90% or park outside until the software update completes.
Is there a deadline for the software update?
The software update is ongoing, but you must complete the action before the update is finalized.
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V701000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 20V701000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: This recall has been superseded by recall number 21V-560. Vehicles previously repaired under 20V-701 will still need to have the new remedy under recall 21V-560. GM will notify owners, and as an interim repair, beginning on November 17, 2020, dealers will reprogram the hybrid propulsion control module 2 (HPCM2) to limit the full charge to 90%, free of charge. Owners are advised to 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%, or park outside, until the software update is completed. Owners were notified of the interim repair beginning November 17, 2020. The second notice was mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N202311730. 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 #20V701000 (November 13, 2020)
- 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.