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  • GM Extends Bolt Recall to 73,000 Additional Vehicles

    GM Extends Bolt Recall to 73,000 Additional Vehicles

    GM is voluntarily recalling an additional 73,000 Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUVs over a fire risk.

    GM initially issued a recall for the Bolt in November 2020 due to a charging issue that could cause the high-voltage battery pack to catch fire. GM then issued a warning a month ago over reports that at least two Bolts caught on fire despite being fixed in the initial recall.

    The company is now expanding its recall to cover all 2019-2022 Bolts, including the Bolt EUV.

    In rare circumstances, the batteries supplied to GM for these vehicles may have two manufacturing defects – a torn anode tab and folded separator – present in the same battery cell, which increases the risk of fire. Out of an abundance of caution, GM will replace defective battery modules in Chevrolet Bolt EVs and EUVs with new modules, with an expected additional cost of approximately $1 billion.

    The issue appears to be a manufacturing defect in the batteries LG supplied to GM, and the two companies are working together to rectify the problem and replace the batteries.

    The recall impacts 9,335 2019 Bolts (6,989 in the US and 1,212 in Canada) and 63,683 2020-2022 Bolt and Bolt EUVs (52,403 in the US and 9,019 in Canada).

    “Our focus on safety and doing the right thing for our customers guides every decision we make at GM,” said Doug Parks, GM executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain. “As leaders in the transition to an all-electric future, we know that building and maintaining trust is critical. GM customers can be confident in our commitment to taking the steps to ensure the safety of these vehicles.”

  • GM Unveils New 2022 Bolt, Including Larger EUV Crossover

    GM Unveils New 2022 Bolt, Including Larger EUV Crossover

    GM has unveiled its 2022 Chevy Bolt, including a larger EUV crossover model.

    The Chevy Bolt is one of the most popular all-electric vehicles that doesn’t carry the Tesla badge. Thanks to GM’s lineage, the Bolt is often seen as a more mainstream alternative to Tesla, and has the price point to match.

    GM is building on that success with the 2022 Bolt, adding a larger crossover variant alongside the familiar hatchback Bolt EV. The EV model maintains the 259-mile range it’s had for the last couple of years, while the EUV comes in at 250 miles. The starting price for the Bolt EUV is $33,995, while the Bolt EV starts at $31,995.

    “We’ve lowered Bolt EV’s base price by more than $5,000 from the 2021 model, proving our commitment to make EVs attainable for everyone,” said Steve Hill, vice president of Chevrolet.

    The new models are part of GM’s aggressive EV plans. The company has previously committed to phasing out fossil fuels in light duty vehicles by 2035, and plans to launch 30 EVs by 2025.

    “We want to put everyone in an EV and the new Bolt EUV and redesigned Bolt EV are crucial to doing so,” said GM President Mark Reuss. “Together, they enable mainstream customers to be part of our vison of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.”

    “The new Bolt EUV is the best of the Bolt EV packaged in an SUV-like vehicle with more technology and features, giving customers more choices and reasons to switch to electric,” added Hill. “This is an opportunity for Chevy to capitalize on the success we’ve built with the Bolt EV and bring new customers into the Chevy family.”

    Providing consumers a choice between a hatchback and an SUV-style EUV is sure to be a winning combination with what is already one of the most popular EV platforms on the market.