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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
5
Park-it warnings
3
Complaints
67
Latest campaign
Oct 31, 2024

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system33Oct 31, 2024
24V81200024V48100021V650000
Structure2–Dec 14, 2023
23V84500022V930000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
3Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 31, 2024Latest campaign
Oct 31, 202424V812000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 24V812000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V812000 · Oct 31, 2024
Jun 27, 202424V481000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 24V481000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V481000 · Jun 27, 2024
Dec 14, 202323V845000

Structure: body roof and pillars

A fire increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V845000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V845000 · Dec 14, 2023
Dec 15, 202222V930000

Structure: body roof and pillars

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V930000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V930000 · Dec 15, 2022
Aug 20, 202121V650000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 21V650000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V650000 · Aug 20, 2021
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Owner complaints by component67

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
67Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system3349100
Fuel/propulsion system1522000
Unknown or other1218000
Power train1015200
Steering913000
Engine46000
Vehicle speed control34100
Service brakes34000
Air bags23201
Suspension23000
Seat belts11000
Structure11000
Tires11000
Lane departure11000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “The electronic steering gear (steering rack) on my 2021 Chevrolet Bolt has malfunctioned, causing the steering to feel rough, stiff, and sticky.”

    Filed 08/26/2026 · ODI 11759703
  • Electrical system

    “My 2021 Chevy Bolt keeps showing a battery or power-Propulsion warning light related to the high-voltage system. The warning keeps coming back even after multiple repairs.”

    Filed 03/02/2026 · ODI 11721358
  • Air bags

    “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.”

    Filed 02/13/2026 · ODI 11717938

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2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The most recent, 24V812000 (reported October 31, 2024), concerns electrical system. 3 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 3 campaigns. Others: structure (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 33 complaints out of 67 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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