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GM Recalls All Chevy Bolt Electric Vehicles

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Aug 21, 2021, 1:13 pm EDT | 1 min read
Chevrolet Bolt EVChevrolet

After several months of sporadic recalls, emergency software updates,
and fire warnings, GM has announced a recall on all models of the
Chevy Bolt. The company says that its flagship EV is prone to
spontaneous combustion due to defects in the LG batteries.

GM identified the cause of its battery fires a few months ago--folded
separators and torn anode tabs. The corporation previously believed
that these defects only appeared in LG batteries produced in an
Ochang, Korea plant.

But further investigation shows that batteries from multiple
manufacturing plants are affected. GM hasn't clarified which
factories are to blame, a sign that it hasn't uncovered the full
extent of this problem. (Bear in mind that Hyundai encountered the
same problem with LG batteries earlier this year.)

GM plans to replace all Chevy Bolt batteries as part of this recall,
and will ensure that all new modules come with an 8-year 100,000-mile
limited warranty (160,000 km in Canada). Until GM notifies Chevy Bolt
owners that replacement parts are ready, the company suggests the
following actions:

  * Don't let your vehicle exceed a 90% charge. You can use the
    Target Charge Level mode to do so. Instructions are on the Chevy
    Bolt recall page.
  * Charge your vehicle more frequently and avoid depleting the
    battery below the 70-mile (or 113 km) mark.
  * Park your vehicle outside when it isn't charging, and don't
    charge it overnight.

If you aren't comfortable following these steps, take your Chevy Bolt
to the dealer. You can also contact the Chevrolet EV Concierge
service (1-833-EVCHEVY) for more information on the recall. The line
is open weekdays 8:00am to 12:00am ET and weekends 12:00pm to 9:00pm
ET.

Oh, and if you're wondering how much money Chevy's lost in this
recall, the company's PR estimates that it's spent a total of around
$1.8 billion. That number will almost certainly go up, and Chevy
makes a point to say that LG will help foot the bill.

Source: GM via The Verge

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