NHTSA Recall 22V930000: Pretensioner (seat belts) and roof and pillars (structure)
General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 111,242 vehicles. It affects 2017–2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V930000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N222383790 |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER; STRUCTURE › BODY › ROOF AND PILLARS |
| Report received | December 15, 2022 |
| Owner notification | January 23, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles. After a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.
Safety risk
A vehicle fire can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install metal foil at the carpet near the pretensioner exhaust, and install a pretensioner cover as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between January 23, 2023 and April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222383790.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V930000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.