Every 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 24V812000
Oct 31, 2024Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction BatteryPark outside
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650. The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed. As such, 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: Set the Target Charge Level 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. Dealers will reinstall advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's number for this recall is N242470160.
Full recall details for 24V812000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 24V481000
Jun 27, 2024Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction BatteryPark outside
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21V-650. The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.
- Risk
- A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level 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. Dealers will reinstall the advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 1, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's numbers for this recall are N242443000 and N242443002.
Full recall details for 24V481000 →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.
Full recall details for 23V845000 →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.
Full recall details for 22V930000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 21V650000
Aug 20, 2021Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction BatteryPark outside
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV 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
- Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Set the Target Charge Level 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021 and June 23, 2023. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 21V-560. GM's number for this recall is N212345940.
Full recall details for 21V650000 →
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV, reporting 4 crashes, 1 injuries. Chevrolet has issued at least 506 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
- Electrical System33
- Fuel/Propulsion System15
- Unknown Or Other12
- Power Train10
- Steering9
- Engine4
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (180)
- Electrical System (171)
- Unknown Or Other (110)
- Power Train (35)
- Wheels (32)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (27)
Read Chevrolet Bolt EV owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“I was in a car accident on February 9th, in which my airbags did not deploy, however, I did receive an error in my Chevy app that my Air Bag system requires attention. I sustained facial injuries due to impact with the steering wheel. I believe the airbags should have deployed, but did not.”
2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EVFeb 13, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11717938
Crash
“Video available and was given to USAA insurance company. This 2021 GM Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier trim vehicle experienced a sudden uncommanded extreme acceleration when I selected "D" (drive) mode on the transmission selector after using "R" (reverse) to back out of a parking lot parking space.”
2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EVApr 20, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11655690
Crash
“While involved in a side impact collision, and significant force, airbags failed to deploy.”
2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EVJan 13, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11447358
Crash
“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The contact stated while parking the vehicle and placing it into park, the vehicle lunged forward which resulted in the contact hitting the vehicle in front of them. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.”
2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EVAug 25, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11430469
“The electronic steering gear (steering rack) on my 2021 Chevrolet Bolt has malfunctioned, causing the steering to feel rough, stiff, and sticky.”
2021 CHEVROLET BOLT EVAug 26, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11759703
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