The Lemon IndexChevrolet Bolt recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2017–2023 Chevrolet Bolt, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 5
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2024 · model years 2020–2022 Park outside
The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed.
107 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V812000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2024 · model years 2020–2022 Park outside
The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.
72 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V481000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2021 · model years 2020–2022 Park outside
The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
52,414 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V650000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2021 · model years 2017–2019 Park outside
The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
57,414 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V560000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2020 · model years 2017–2019 Park outside
The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
50,932 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V701000
Every recall 13
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2024 · model years 2020–2022 Park outside
The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed.
107 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V812000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2024 · model years 2020–2022 Park outside
The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.
72 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V481000
- Body structure · recall issued Dec 2023 · model years 2017–2023
This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930.
6,771 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V845000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2023 · model years 2022–2023
The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.
317 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V567000
- Body structure · recall issued Dec 2022 · model years 2017–2023
After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
111,242 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V930000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2021 · model years 2020–2022 Park outside
The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
52,414 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V650000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2021 · model years 2017–2019 Park outside
The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
57,414 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V560000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2021 · model year 2022
One of the two fasteners that secure the driver's frontal air bag to the steering wheel may be missing or improperly tightened.
28 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V517000
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- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2020 · model year 2020
Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle.
470 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V811000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2020 · model year 2020
These vehicles may have an improperly cast front left brake caliper that can fracture during a high-pressure braking event.
464 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V808000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2020 · model years 2017–2019 Park outside
The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
50,932 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V701000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Mar 2020 · model years 2019–2020
The door-handle cable inside the rear doors may be too long, allowing contact with the window when it is opened, possibly damaging the cable.
897 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V184000
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 2018 · model years 2018–2019
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
210,628 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V576000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Bolt?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Bolt have?
13 recall campaigns across model years 2017–2023, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 38.
Which Chevrolet Bolt year has the most recalls?
The 2020, with 8 campaigns. 2022: 7, 2019: 6, 2021: 5.
What are most Chevrolet Bolt recalls about?
Electrical: 5 of the 13 campaigns. Then airbags (2) and body structure (2).
What is the newest Chevrolet Bolt recall?
Electrical, filed Oct 2024 (NHTSA 24V812000): The installation of advanced diagnostic software may have failed.
What is the biggest Chevrolet Bolt recall?
NHTSA 18V576000 (brakes, Aug 2018) covers 210,628 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Bolt has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Chevrolet Bolt: problems and best years · All Chevrolet recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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