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.
If a brake caliper fractures and brake fluid is lost, the vehicle may experience reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
The brake caliper may fracture during high-pressure braking events, causing brake fluid loss and reduced braking performance. This could lead to a crash if the driver cannot stop in time.
Owners of 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently use the brakes hard, such as in city driving or mountainous terrain, may be at higher risk.
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.
Call 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a brake caliper inspection and replacement if needed.
Dealers will inspect the front left brake caliper's casting lot number and replace it if necessary at no cost.
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.
The recall is for 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EVs with potentially flawed front left brake calipers that could fracture during high-pressure braking.
Check the front left brake caliper for a casting lot number. The recall applies to 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EVs purchased from January 29, 2021 onward.
The recall began January 29, 2021, but there is no specific deadline for the repair; dealers will inspect and replace the caliper if necessary.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V808000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet 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.
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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.
