2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls (4)

Every 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Structure · NHTSA 23V845000

  Dec 14, 2023Structure:Body:Roof and Pillars

  Problem

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

  Risk

  A fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix

  Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under recall number 22V-930 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Owners may contact GM EV Concierge at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) or Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232421970.

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• Structure · NHTSA 22V930000

  Dec 15, 2022Structure:Body:Roof and Pillars

  Problem

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

  Risk

  A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix

  Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222383790.

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• Electrical System · NHTSA 21V560000

  Jul 23, 2021Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction BatteryPark outside

  Problem

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 20V-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

  Risk

  A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix

  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.

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• Electrical System · NHTSA 20V701000

  Nov 13, 2020Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction BatteryPark outside

  Problem

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

  Risk

  A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

  Fix

  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.

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 348 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, reporting 11 crashes, 5 fires, 5 injuries. Chevrolet has issued at least 1,056 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Steering124
• Electrical System114
• Fuel/Propulsion System70
• Unknown Or Other34
• Power Train27
• Service Brakes22

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (448)
• Electrical System (329)
• Unknown Or Other (79)
• Power Train (77)
• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (57)
• Engine (54)

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NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.

• Pedestrian alert sounds
  DP22005Opened Jan 27, 2023Closed Aug 7, 2023
• Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
  PE20016Opened Oct 9, 2020Closed Feb 7, 2022

Other Chevrolet Bolt EV model years

2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV →

• 2027 (1)
• 2023 (3)
• 2022 (7)
• 2021 (5)
• 2020 (8)
• 2019 (6)
• 2018 (5)
• 2017 (4)

All Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls, every model year