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Buying a used 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV? Check these 8 recalls first
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV has 8 recalls in this group. Battery fire campaigns include a concern that battery software may miss fire risk, and the listed battery campaigns carry park-outside instructions. Additional recalls cover seat belt fire risks, incorrect seat belt bolts, rear door opening and brake caliper fracture. Its 172 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, led by 93 electrical and 30 fuel/propulsion complaints, with 7 crashes and 4 fires reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify battery and battery software recall completion by VIN.
- Request seat belt fire and mounting bolt recall records.
- Confirm rear door and brake caliper recall repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Battery Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV: Seat Belt Pretensioner Fire Risk | Structure | critical |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV: Battery Software May Miss Fire Risk · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV: Battery Fire Risk When Fully Charged · park outside | Electrical System | critical |
| Chevy Bolt EV Rear Door May Open While Driving | Latches/locks/linkages | high |
| Chevy Bolt EV Brake Caliper May Fracture | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| GM Vehicles Seat Belt May Use Wrong Bolts | Seat Belts | high |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV Seat Belt Fire Risk After Crash | Structure | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
172 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 4 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 93 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 30 | None found |
| Steering | 22 | None found |
| Power Train | 11 | None found |
| Speed Control | 8 | None found |
| Engine | 8 | None found |