How many Chevy Bolts were recalled?
The total number of recalled Chevy Bolts across all campaigns is around 140,000, spread across two major recall waves addressing a battery-fire risk.
Background: What triggered the recalls
Chevrolet’s Bolt EV and Bolt EUV recalls revolve around a high-voltage battery issue linked to certain cells supplied by LG Chem. The safety campaigns began with earlier Bolt models and were later expanded to include newer Bolt EVs and the Bolt EUV, as part of GM’s effort to mitigate the risk of thermal events. The recalls have been among the largest safety actions GM has undertaken for its electric-vehicle lineup.
Campaigns and totals
The recall campaigns unfolded in two major waves, each targeting different model years but both aimed at replacing faulty battery modules and related components where necessary.
- The first recall (covering 2017–2019 Bolt EVs): about 68,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada were recalled to address potentially faulty battery modules and related components.
- The second recall expansion (covering 2020–2022 Bolt EVs and Bolt EUVs): roughly 70,000 additional Bolts worldwide were recalled to replace suspect battery modules; when combined with the first wave, the total is around 140,000 Bolts affected.
These two campaigns together account for the bulk of the Bolt recalls. Vehicle owners were urged to bring their cars in for free inspections and repairs, which typically involved battery-module replacements or other battery-system remedies as needed.
Current status and safety steps for owners
GM has worked to complete the recalls and repair affected vehicles, but owners should verify their car’s recall status. To check, you can use the NHTSA recall lookup or contact Chevrolet customer service. If your Bolt is affected, GM will cover the repair costs and arrange service through an authorized dealer.
Summary
In total, the Chevy Bolt recalls comprise about 140,000 vehicles across two major campaigns: approximately 68,000 from the first wave covering 2017–2019 Bolts, and around 70,000 more from the second wave covering 2020–2022 Bolts and Bolt EUVs. The recalls highlight the ongoing challenges and safety precautions associated with battery technology in early-generation electric vehicles.
