General Motors has fixed nearly half of the most vulnerable groups of vehicles in an ongoing, extensive Chevrolet Bolt EV battery recall, according to a new report. report of precious goods about the recall campaign announced Wednesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
First discovered by Reddit user, the report found that as of April 22, 26,925 vehicles out of a total of 57,414 of the 2017-2019 models most prone to problems — with original, potentially defective cells made in Korea — the recovery has been completed. That’s about 45% of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, which addresses manufacturing defects that can lead to battery fires.
Additionally, 210 vehicles are listed as “unconnectable” and another 345 are listed as “removed”. Owners were notified of the recall between August 13, 2021 and October 12, 2021, according to the report.
Chevrolet Bolt EV 2018
All Bolt EV models, as well as the Bolt EUV range, are affected by the recall, and there are two recall campaigns affecting a total of approximately 110,000 vehicles in the US. GM has opted in replace the battery module in all 2017-2019 models — a logistical feat for GM as replacement batteries are needed on those slated for new vehicle use.
Of the latter, the newer Bolt EV (and Bolt EUV) group being recalled, which includes 52,414 Bolt EVs with updated design cells sourced in the Netherlands, Michigan, only 661 (just over 1%) have been recalled. fixed until April 22. It’s a clear indication that while the following vehicles are still being recalled, with some of them subject to package replacement, the earlier vehicles take precedence. .
For the newer fleet of vehicles, GM updated the affected vehicles with new software last fall, initially reducing the maximum charge state to 80% but gradually reducing it to 100% if the battery pack passes the limits. diagnostic test.
GM restart production of Bolt EV and Bolt EUV at the Orion Assembly plant in Michigan April 4 after a months-long shutdown. Production halted in August 2021 and remained so until the beginning of April apart from one short reboot in November 2021.
LG battery supplier is paid GM $1.9 billion for the recall, which comes as GM is preparing its next-generation Ultium cells to be co-developed with the company. GM and LG also remain partners in Ultium Cells LLC, a planned joint venture for four battery plants that supplies batteries for GM EV production. So far GM has confirmed locations in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan that correspond to assembly plants that are expected to produce electric vehicles in the future.
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UPDATE: The title and statements in this section have been updated to show that 45% of the previous, bug-prone Bolt EV pools have been fixed, not 45% of all Bolt EVs affected. / is revoked.
