NHTSA Campaign #22V930000

2017–2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Recall

Structure: Body: Roof And Pillars

Issued · Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Affected model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Vehicles affected: 111,242
Report received

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.