Chevrolet high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
AFFECTED MODELS
Chevrolet Bolt EV
VEHICLES AFFECTED
57,414
REMEDY
Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: Activate either the Hill Top Reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) 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.
COST
Free
The short version
General Motors, LLC reported a problem with the propulsion system traction battery. Here is what owners need to know.
WHAT
The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
WHY IT MATTERS
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
WHAT TO DO
Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-560.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2017–2019 | Chevrolet Bolt EV |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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