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2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 67 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV owner complaints

Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV, describing incidents dated January 1, 2021 to August 26, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 33 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 15 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 12 complaints
  • Power Train 10 complaints
  • Steering 9 complaints
  • Engine 4 complaints

Of the 67 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 67 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11759703 · Filed

    The electronic steering gear (steering rack) on my 2021 Chevrolet Bolt has malfunctioned, causing the steering to feel rough, stiff, and sticky. Crucially, the steering wheel fails to naturally return to the center position after completing a turn, forcing me to manually pull the wheel back…

  • ODI #11721358 · Filed

    My 2021 Chevy Bolt keeps showing a battery or power-Propulsion warning light related to the high-voltage system. The warning keeps coming back even after multiple repairs. The first repair was on April 28, 2025, the second was on December 17, 2025, and it is scheduled again for another repair on…

  • ODI #11717938 · Filed

    I was in a car accident on February 9th, in which my airbags did not deploy, however, I did receive an error in my Chevy app that my Air Bag system requires attention. I sustained facial injuries due to impact with the steering wheel. I believe the airbags should have deployed, but did not.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

NHTSA #24V812000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery · NHTSA notice

Reported October 31, 2024 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 107 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.31% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N242470160 · Owners notified December 3, 2024

Recall group: Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV batteries

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect 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.

Safety consequence

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

NHTSA #24V481000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery · NHTSA notice

Reported June 27, 2024 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 72 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.83% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N242443000 · Owners notified August 1, 2024

Recall group: Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV batteries

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously remedied under recall number 21V-650. The advanced diagnostic software may have been incorrectly installed and fail to detect defective battery modules, possibly resulting in a battery fire.

Safety consequence

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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 the advanced diagnostic software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 1, 2024. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. GM's numbers for this recall are N242443000 and N242443002.

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.

Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment

NHTSA #23V845000 · Structure — Body — Roof and Pillars · NHTSA notice

Reported December 14, 2023 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 6,771 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N232421970 · Owners notified January 24, 2024

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Fire Risk after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment

NHTSA #22V930000 · Structure — Body — Roof and Pillars · NHTSA notice

Reported December 15, 2022 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 111,242 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N222383790 · Owners notified January 23, 2023

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

NHTSA #21V650000 · Electrical System — Propulsion System — Traction Battery · NHTSA notice

Reported August 20, 2021 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 52,414 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.06% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N212345940 · Owners notified October 1, 2021 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Recall group: Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV batteries

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.

Safety consequence

A battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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. Defective battery modules will be replaced by GM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 1, 2021 and June 23, 2023. Owners may contact the Bolt EV Concierge Team at 1-833-382-4389. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 21V-560. GM's number for this recall is N212345940.

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.

Other Chevrolet Bolt EV model years

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