The Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV battery recall (NHTSA 21V-560) was the largest single-model EV recall in U.S. history. Roughly 142,000 vehicles received free replacement high-voltage battery packs after LG cell manufacturing defects caused multiple fires. This page lists every affected year, the LG cell defect, and the new 8-year/100,000-mile warranty that starts at pack replacement.
Enter your VIN at chevy.com/recalls or nhtsa.gov/recalls. If the pack has been replaced, the new battery carries an 8-year / 100,000-mile warranty starting from the replacement date. This often exceeds the warranty on a brand-new EV.
Two manufacturing defects had to occur simultaneously in the same cell for a fire to be possible. GM and LG identified both via X-ray and software diagnostics. Cars with detected risk had full pack replacement; the rest received new diagnostic software.
Highest risk batch. All affected modules replaced. New 8 yr / 100k mi warranty from replacement date. Charge advisory removed once new battery installed.
Later model years included in 21V-560 expansion. Modules built in Holland, Michigan and Hazel Park, Michigan factories identified by build date. Same warranty terms apply.
Some VINs received only an OnStar-pushed diagnostic update that monitors cell behavior, plus charge limit recommendations. These cars retain their original packs but are continuously monitored.
Class action settlement provided cash compensation to owners who experienced range reduction during the charge-limit period. Deadline for claims passed in 2023 but secondary cases continue.
| Vehicle / Defect | Years | NHTSA # | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2022 Chevy Bolt EV LG Energy battery cell manufacturing defect, fire risk | 2017-2022 | 21V-560 | Free battery module / pack replacement, new 8 yr / 100k mi warranty |
| 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Same LG cell defect | 2022 | 21V-560 (expansion) | Free pack replacement on identified VINs |
| 2019-2022 Chevy Bolt EV / 2022 Bolt EUV Secondary advisory: charge-limit while awaiting parts | 2019-2022 | 21V-650 | Software charge limit, lifted after pack replacement |
NHTSA campaign data, current as of 2026. Always confirm coverage by entering your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Yes. Every covered repair, including full pack replacement, is free for the life of the vehicle. The new pack carries an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty from the replacement date.
Enter your VIN at chevy.com/recalls or nhtsa.gov/recalls. Open campaigns will be listed by NHTSA number. 21V-560 is the main one to look for.
A post-recall Bolt with a replaced pack is one of the best used EV buys because the new pack carries near-full warranty. Used Bolts with confirmed replacement command a $1,500-3,000 premium over un-replaced examples.
Yes. NHTSA campaigns also covered the rear seat anchorage, the secondary charge-limit advisory (21V-650), and seatbelt anchor pretensioners in some VINs.
GM ended Bolt production at the end of 2023 to retool the Orion plant for Ultium-platform EVs. A next-generation Bolt on Ultium is scheduled to return in 2026.
A class action settlement closed in 2023 covering the charge-limit period and consequential damages. Owners with new claims should consult a class action attorney.