12 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2018-09-05
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018-2019 chevrolet equinox, impala, cruze, volt and bolt ev vehicles, gmc terrain vehicles, buick lacrosse and regal vehicles, cadillac xts and xts professional vehicles and 2018 chevrolet malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Consequence
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began october 11, 2018. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 18279.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2020-03-26
Description
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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2020-11-13
Description
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.
Consequence
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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. The final remedy is still under development. Owners were notified of the interim repair beginning november 17, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when the final repair becomes available. This 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2020-11-13
Description
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.
Consequence
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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. The final remedy is still under development. Owners were notified of the interim repair beginning november 17, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when the final repair becomes available. This 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2021-07-23
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles previously recalled under nhtsa recall number 20v-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Consequence
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Defective battery modules will be replaced by gm, free of charge. Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: 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%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owners may contact the bolt ev concierge team at 1-833-382-4389. Gm's number for this recall is n212343880.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2021-07-23
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles previously recalled under nhtsa recall number 20v-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Consequence
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Defective battery modules will be replaced by gm, free of charge. Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: 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%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owners may contact the bolt ev concierge team at 1-833-382-4389. Gm's number for this recall is n212343880.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2021-07-23
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles previously recalled under nhtsa recall number 20v-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Consequence
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Defective battery modules will be replaced by gm, free of charge. Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: 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%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owners may contact the bolt ev concierge team at 1-833-382-4389. Gm's number for this recall is n212343880.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2021-07-23
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles previously recalled under nhtsa recall number 20v-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Consequence
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Defective battery modules will be replaced by gm, free of charge. Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: 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%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owners may contact the bolt ev concierge team at 1-833-382-4389. Gm's number for this recall is n212343880.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2021-07-23
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles previously recalled under nhtsa recall number 20v-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Consequence
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Defective battery modules will be replaced by gm, free of charge. Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: 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%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owners may contact the bolt ev concierge team at 1-833-382-4389. Gm's number for this recall is n212343880.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2021-07-23
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles previously recalled under nhtsa recall number 20v-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Consequence
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Defective battery modules will be replaced by gm, free of charge. Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: 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%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owners may contact the bolt ev concierge team at 1-833-382-4389. Gm's number for this recall is n212343880.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2021-07-23
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles previously recalled under nhtsa recall number 20v-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Consequence
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Defective battery modules will be replaced by gm, free of charge. Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: 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%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owners may contact the bolt ev concierge team at 1-833-382-4389. Gm's number for this recall is n212343880.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #12 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2021-07-23
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2017-2019 chevrolet bolt ev vehicles previously recalled under nhtsa recall number 20v-701. The high voltage battery could catch fire when charged to full or nearly full capacity.
Consequence
A battery fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Defective battery modules will be replaced by gm, free of charge. Owners are advised to take the following interim steps: 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%, charge their vehicle more frequently, avoid depleting the battery to 70 miles range remaining, park outside after charging, and do not charge the vehicle indoors overnight. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on august 13, 2021. Owners may contact the bolt ev concierge team at 1-833-382-4389. Gm's number for this recall is n212343880.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.