14 recalls across 8 model years
The Chevrolet Bolt has 14 recalls spanning 2017 through 2027, with the most serious being a high-voltage battery fire risk on 2017-2022 Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV models, where charging to full or near-full capacity can cause the battery to catch fire.
The battery fire issue on 2017-2022 models has a layered history: an initial recall covering 2017-2019 vehicles was followed by a broader campaign for 2020-2022 models, and subsequent repair attempts involving diagnostic software were found to have been incorrectly applied in some cases, requiring additional remedies. The 2017-2023 Bolt EV has a separate fire concern tied to the seatbelt pretensioner: in a crash where the pretensioner fires, hot exhaust gases can ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar. An earlier repair attempt for this issue was found to be incomplete in some vehicles, prompting a follow-up campaign.
On the 2022-2023 models, the instrument panel cover may be missing a perforation that allows the passenger-side airbag to push through properly in a crash, meaning the airbag may not deploy as intended. The 2022 model year also has a recall where one of the two fasteners securing the driver's frontal airbag to the steering wheel may be missing or loose, which can similarly affect airbag deployment in a crash.
The 2020 Bolt EV has two brake-related recalls: the front left brake caliper may have been improperly cast and can fracture under hard braking, causing brake fluid loss and reduced stopping ability, and the seatbelt mounting bolts may be incorrect, meaning the belt may not hold an occupant in a crash. The 2018-2019 model years share a rear brake caliper piston recall with several other GM vehicles, where a coating deficiency can reduce rear braking performance. The 2019-2020 models have a rear door cable that can be damaged by contact with the window, potentially causing a rear door to swing open while driving or the interior handle to stop working.
The 2027 Bolt EV is subject to a compliance recall for a missing or incomplete owner's manual.
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Latest: Dec 2023
Top 6 of 6 categories across CHEVROLET BOLT
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 6 | 43% | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 21% | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 2 | 14% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags | 1 | 7% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 1 | 7% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
