High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

Recall Information

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
NHTSA ID 24V812000
Report Received Date 10/31/2024
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected 107
Completion Rate 76.64%
Recall Category Vehicle
Rework Status Rework Gen 5
Software Recall Yes
OTA Update No

Description

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.

Issue

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Consequence Summary

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

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Related to

Rework Generation 5

  • 21V650000

    ⚠️ Recall not found in current collection

More Information

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V812000

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