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2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV, newest first.

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5 recalls on record for the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The most recent was on Oct. 31, 2024. Owners also sent NHTSA 67 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: electrical system (3), seat belts (2), structure (2). 3 of them came with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Chevrolet or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

67 complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 4 mention a crash, 1 injury.

  • Electrical System33recall on record
  • Fuel/Propulsion System15
  • Unknown Or Other12
  • Power Train10
  • Steering9
  • Engine4

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…

Feb. 13, 2026 · Air Bags

Steering rack binding. Becoming progressively harder to turn over time. Steering wheel doesn't return to center. Clunking in front end occasionally heard when hitting bumps.

Jan. 31, 2026 · Steering
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

1 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV recalls

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  • Oct. 31, 2024Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Bolt EV: Traction battery General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Bolt EUV vehicles previously repaired under Recall 21V-650. The…
  • June 27, 2024Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Bolt EV: Traction battery General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles that were previously remedied under…
  • Dec. 14, 2023Chevrolet Bolt EV: Pretensioner General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired…
  • Dec. 15, 2022Chevrolet Bolt EV: Pretensioner General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the…
  • Aug. 20, 2021Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Bolt EV: Traction battery General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV vehicles. The high voltage battery could catch…