Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 23, 2020
Chevrolet Bolt EV (2020) Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes
General Motors recalls 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EVs with potentially unsafe seat belt bolts that could fail in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have bolts replaced free by dealers.
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
General Motors is recalling 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EVs because seat belt bolts might not be securely attached, which could lead to inadequate occupant restraint during crashes. This recall affects vehicles where incorrect bolts were used at seat belt fastening points. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79306-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2020-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury.
“Chevrolet Bolt EV (2020) Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79306-chevrolet-bolt-ev-2020-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #20V811000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V811000).
General Motors LLC recalled certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC and Cadillac vehicles for faulty seat belt bolts, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Dec. 23, 2020. The agency said dealers will replace the suspect bolts free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2020
GMC Canyon, 2021
GMC Sierra 1500, 2021
GMC Sierra 2500, 2021
GMC Sierra 3500, 2021
GMC Yukon, 2021
GMC Yukon XL, 2021
Cadillac Escalade, 2021
Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2021
Chevrolet Blazer, 2021
Chevrolet Camaro, 2021
Chevrolet Colorado, 2021
Chevrolet Equinox, 2021
Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2021
Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2021
Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2021
Chevrolet Suburban, 2021
Chevrolet Tahoe, 2021
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
The hazard
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show General Motors LLC has 414 other recalls on record since Feb. 11, 2011. Other recent recalls of similar products include Chevrolet Silverado 2020 Power Train Recall (Oct. 22, 2026), Cadillac Lyriq 2024 Rearview Camera Malfunction Risk (Oct. 22, 2026), and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (2017) Air Bag Recall (Sept. 24, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV has seat belt bolts that were installed at the vehicle's fastening locations. The recall began January 29, 2021, and applies to specific models.
Brand
Chevrolet
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Reach out to GM, Cadillac, or Chevrolet customer service using the provided phone numbers to arrange a free bolt replacement.
Get Bolts Replaced
Dealers will replace the suspect bolts at no cost once you contact customer service.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 37 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 20V811000 — Chevrolet Bolt EV (2020) Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes
Hello,
I own a Chevrolet Bolt EV (2020) Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes that is covered by recall 20V811000 from Chevrolet.
The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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.
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