Chevy Bolt EV Brake Caliper May Fracture

NHTSA campaign 20V808000 · Reported Dec 22, 2020 · General Motors, LLC

high How serious is it? About this label

If a brake caliper fractures and brake fluid is lost, the vehicle may experience reduced brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V808000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 22, 2020
Manufacturer	General Motors, LLC
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

GM says some Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles may have a front left brake caliper that was cast improperly. This caliper can fracture during a high-pressure braking event. GM is recalling the affected vehicles so dealers can inspect the casting lot number on the front left brake caliper and replace it if necessary.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Chevrolet dealer, or call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V808000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Who to contact

Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-222-1020

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.