Recall 22V930000: 2017–2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Dec 15, 2022
Vehicles affected
111,242
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
22V930000
Manufacturer campaign
N222383790
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Owner letters
Jan 23, 2023
Components
Seat belts:pretensioner (Seats & Seat Belts); Structure:body:roof and pillars (Body & Structure)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology