The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V845000·Announced 2023-12-14

2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Fire Hazard After Crash

General Motors is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles where the seat belt pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar following a crash, creating a fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect involving a fire hazard in the B-pillar region after seat belt pretensioner deployment. Although no injuries have been reported, the potential for serious fire and injury in this critical area meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors 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, creating a fire that increases the risk of injury. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired under NHTSA recall number 22V-930 that require the new remedy to be performed.

Affected owners should contact GM EV Concierge at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) or Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020 to schedule service. Dealers will inspect the front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also have a pretensioner cover installed. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 is also available for questions.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET BOLT EV
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt System
Hazard
Affected units
6,771

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BOLT EV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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