Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 22, 2020
Chevrolet Bolt EV (2020) recall: Brake caliper fracture risk
General Motors recalls 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EVs with potentially flawed front left brake calipers that could fracture during hard braking, risking reduced brake performance and crashes.
General Motors is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EVs because their front left brake calipers may fracture during high-pressure braking, leading to reduced brake performance and increased crash risk. Owners should have the caliper inspected and replaced if necessary at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79305-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2020-recall-brake-caliper-fracture-risk.
“Chevrolet Bolt EV (2020) recall: Brake caliper fracture risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79305-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2020-recall-brake-caliper-fracture-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V808000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V808000).
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles due to a potentially fractured front left brake caliper that can cause brake fluid loss and increased crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall was announced on December 22, 2020.
How to tell if you have it
Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2020
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting lot number on the front left brake caliper and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
The hazard
If a brake caliper fractures and brake fluid is lost, the vehicle may experience reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. The vehicles may have an improperly cast front left brake caliper that can fracture during a high-pressure braking event.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on record since 2011-02-11. Other recent recalls of similar products include Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Power Train Recall (2026-10-22), Cadillac Lyriq 2024 Rearview Camera Malfunction Risk (2026-10-22), and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2017) Air Bag Recall (2026-09-24). NHTSA has received 174 owner complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV, with the latest received on 2026-09-16.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the front left brake caliper for a casting lot number. The recall applies to 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EVs purchased between January 29, 2021 and the current date.
Brand
Chevrolet
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Chevrolet
Call 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a brake caliper inspection and replacement if needed.
Get Caliper Inspected
Dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper's casting lot number and replace it if necessary at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting lot number on the front left brake caliper and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202321400.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 38 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Chevrolet
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V808000 — Chevrolet Bolt EV (2020) recall: Brake caliper fracture risk
Hello,
I own a Chevrolet Bolt EV (2020) recall: Brake caliper fracture risk that is covered by recall 20V808000 from Chevrolet.
The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting lot number on the front left brake caliper and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202321400.
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.
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.
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