Rear doors may open while driving
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles. the door-handle cable inside the rear doors may be too long, allowing contact with the window when it is opened, possibly damaging the cable. a damaged cable may cause the rear door to open unintentionally when the rear window is opened. additionally, it may cause the rear inside door handle to not work.
Safety Consequence
If the rear door opens while driving, or the door handle fails to open the rear door, there is an increased risk of injury to the rear passengers.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear inside door-handle cables, free of charge. the recall began april 17, 2020. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. gm's number for this recall is a202298320.
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Other recalls from General Motors, Llc or involving Latches/locks/linkages.
FAQ: Recall 20V184000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V184000?
NHTSA recall 20V184000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 26, 2020. It addresses: Rear doors may open while driving. The recall affects approximately 897 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V184000 or the manufacturer campaign number A202298320. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.