High voltage battery may catch fire
Defect Summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling all 2017-2018 and certain 2019 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles. the high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Safety Consequence
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
This recall has been superseded by recall number 21v-560. vehicles previously repaired under 20v-701 will still need to have the new remedy under recall 21v-560. gm will notify owners, and as an interim repair, beginning on november 17, 2020, dealers will reprogram the hybrid propulsion control module 2 (hpcm2) to limit the full charge to 90%, free of charge. owners are advised to activate either the hill top reserve (2017 and 2018 models) or target charge level (2019 models) feature in their vehicle to limit the charge level to 90%, or park outside, until the software update is completed. owners were notified of the interim repair beginning november 17, 2020. the second notice was mailed on may 11, 2021. owners may contact the bolt ev concierge team at 1-833-382-4389. gm's number for this recall is n202311730.
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FAQ: Recall 20V701000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V701000?
NHTSA recall 20V701000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on November 13, 2020. It addresses: High voltage battery may catch fire. The recall affects approximately 50,932 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V701000 or the manufacturer campaign number N202311730. 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.
Why is this recall flagged for fire risk?
This recall has been classified as having a fire risk when parked. NHTSA generally advises affected owners to park outside, away from structures and other vehicles, until the defect is repaired.
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.