2017–2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV Seat Belts Recall 23V845000 (Chevrolet N232421970)

NHTSA recall 23V845000 (Chevrolet recall N232421970) covers about 6,771 2017–2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA Dec 14, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V845000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

6,771
vehicles affected (potential)
2017–2023
model years
Dec 14, 2023
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Seat belts (pretensioner)

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. This recall includes certain vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under NHTSA recall number 22V-930. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

The risk

A fire increases the risk of injury.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust. Certain vehicles will also need a pretensioner cover installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. These vehicles were previously recalled for this same issue under recall number 22V-930 and will need to have the new remedy performed. Owners may contact GM EV Concierge at 1-833-EVCHEVY (1-833-382-4389) (TTY 711 / 1-800-833-2438) or Customer Service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232421970.

Status: NHTSA lists Jan 24, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Chevrolet recall number N232421970

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V845000 as N232421970. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "N232421970 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Chevrolet Bolt EV2017–2023—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Dec 14, 2023
Owner notification
Jan 24, 2024
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
General Motors, LLC

Check your VIN for 23V845000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 23V845000 is open, call any Chevrolet dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V845000 or N232421970). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 23V845000?

NHTSA recall 23V845000 (Chevrolet recall N232421970) covers about 6,771 2017–2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles (seat belts), filed with NHTSA Dec 14, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V845000?

NHTSA's record for 23V845000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A fire increases the risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V845000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Chevrolet dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V845000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect both front seat belt pretensioners and, if necessary, install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust." NHTSA lists Jan 24, 2024 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Chevrolet recall number for 23V845000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as N232421970. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (N232421970) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V845000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V845000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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