Chevrolet has announced a fix for the recalled Bolt, which will see the automaker replace its lithium-ion battery modules with all-new ones.
While there was speculation the company could be forced to replace the entire battery pack, GM released a statement saying the “case, wiring and the other pack components are not defective and do not need replacing.”
The move comes after GM and LG identified the “simultaneous presence of two rare manufacturing defects in the same battery cell” on 2017-2019 Bolts. The companies determined these defects were the root cause of battery fires, so they’re being recalled to hopefully fix the issue once and for all.
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The automaker will notify customers when replacement parts are available and repairs could begin later this month. In the meantime, Chevrolet is urging customers to visit their local dealership and have their vehicle’s software updated if they haven’t already.
Owners are also being asked to set a 90% state of charge limitation using Hilltop Reserve (on 2017-2018 models) or Target Charge Level (2019 models) mode. They’re also being asked to charge their vehicle more frequently and avoid depleting the battery below approximately 70 miles (113 km) of remaining range.
Speaking of charging, the company is urging customers to park their Bolts outside “immediately after charging and not leave their vehicles charging indoors overnight.” This is being done out of an abundance of caution, but the last thing you want is a vehicle fire in your garage while you’re sleeping.
