Chevrolet Bolt EV: Caliper

Date

Dec. 22, 2020

Filed by

General Motors, LLC

Vehicles

Chevrolet Bolt EV (2020)

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Description of the defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. These vehicles may have an improperly cast front left brake caliper that can fracture during a high-pressure braking event.

Potentially affected

464

What can happen

If a brake caliper fractures and brake fluid is lost, the vehicle may experience reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the casting lot number on the front left brake caliper and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202321400.

Recall 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.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Jan. 29, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

N202321400

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

CALIPER ASM-FRT BRK - LH · Left Hand Front Brake Caliper Assembly · 13532172

Recall number

20V808000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.