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US recalls (3)
Seat belts: pretensioner
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 and remedy
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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The instrument panel may be missing the perforation on the underside of the panel cover that allows the passenger-side air bag to deploy properly.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232414710.
Seat belts: pretensioner
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2023-08-10 · campaign 2023-446 · 75 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the passenger-front airbag may not open and inflate properly in a crash.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that doesn't inflate properly could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the instrument panel. To reduce the safety risk until the recall repairs are completed, General Motors recommends not to transport a person in the front-passenger seat.
Seats and restraints
2022-12-15 · campaign 2022-719
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the carpet could catch fire after a crash where a front seat belt pretensioner deploys.
Safety Risk:
A fire that occurs after a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install foil tape under the carpet near the front seatbelt pretensioners. On certain model year vehicles, the technician will also install seatbelt pretensioner covers.
Owner complaints (61)
Owners filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV (8 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 8 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 89).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | |
| Steering | 17 | |
| Unknown or other | 10 | |
| Service brakes | 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | |
| Air bags | 5 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 HB FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Bolt EV Automatic (A1) | 131 | 109 | 120 | $650 |
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