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HighNHTSA·20V184000·Announced 2020-03-26

GM Recalls 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV for Rear Door Cable Defect

General Motors is recalling 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EVs because a rear door cable may be too long, potentially causing the door to open unintentionally while driving.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (door latch/cable) that poses a risk of injury to passengers if the door opens while driving, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the door-handle cable inside the rear doors may be too long. This excess length allows the cable to contact the window when it is opened, which can damage the cable.

A damaged cable may cause the rear door to open unintentionally when the rear window is opened. Additionally, the defect may cause the rear inside door handle to stop working. If the rear door opens while driving, or if the door handle fails to open the rear door, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear passengers.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear inside door-handle cables free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Door Latch
Hazard
Affected units
897

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • BOLT EV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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