Got a 2020-2022 Bolt EV? No Battery For You! What's Changed - And What's Happening Now?

We've been covering battery fires and subsequent battery recalls for Chevrolet Bolt EVs now since late 2020 - and last year, we postulated that the recall is likely finally over.
But last week, Chevrolet told owners of 2020-2022 Bolt EVs (who have yet to get the recall carried out) that they won't be getting a battery back but instead a battery software monitoring solution that will keep an eye on the battery - and only mark a car as one that requires its battery replaced if it deems necessary.
Here's what we know - and what to do next.
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00:00 - Start
01:55 - Disclaimer
02:21 - History Recap
04:42 - How to check to see if the battery has been replaced
05:57 - The Battery replacement - and who got it first
07:19 - What 2020-2022 Bolt EV owners can now expect
09:43 - Our Reaction - and some unconfirmed theories
12:24 - Thanks, and Goodbye!
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Past videos on the Bolt EV battery recall
Watch our original video about the Bolt EV Recall: • Breaking: 2017-2019 Ch...
Our original 'temporary fix' experience: • Chevrolet Bolt EV Batt...
Update on the Bolt EV Recall (Feb: 2021 - • Chevrolet Bolt EV Batt... )
Our reaction in April 2021 to Chevy's attitude on the Bolt EV Recall: • Chevy Bolt EV Battery ...
Gm announces full battery monitoring after battery fire: • UPDATE: Bolt EV Fire :...
Is the Bolt EV Battery Recall finally over? - • Chevrolet Bolt EV Fire...
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Script: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Kate Walton-Elliott
Presenter: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Editor, Colorist: Michael Horton
Art and Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
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[@photogravity]

I have a 2021 Bolt EV Premier that had its battery replaced at the end of March 2023 with just a little over 35,000 miles on it. Nearly 14,000 of the miles prior to replacement were put on the car in September and October of 2022 during a holiday that started in the Mid-Atlantic USA, then went to Newfoundland and across Canada to Vancouver Island and then returned to the Mid-Atlantic. I managed to do the trip with the 80% limit on the battery. That said, I'm really happy that I jumped on the replacement as soon as I got the notice, else I may have missed out on the pack replacement entirely. As a confirmed "car guy" I am disappointed that GM has essentially decided to build solely SUVs and pickup trucks and eliminate their sole EV "car" offering. As of today, I have a Lucid Air Pure on order which will probably be delivered later this year. I placed my reservation in December 2021 and then my order in August 2022, so it's been a little while but I am pretty patient when it comes to buying stuff and spending money, but I digress... Unfortunately, as of this writing, the Bolt will probably mark the end my relationship with GM unless they decide to start manufacturing cars again. I have been incredibly happy with the Bolt, which is my second favorite car to drive, just a little bit behind my Mercedes SL600.

[@AutoReport1]

For marketing reasons all cars will be called crossovers, even if it's really a hatchback or wagon. A few will be fastback sedans, but they'll all be a little taller like all cars used to be (like the Bolt itself is). The new small EV platform vehicles arrive in 2025, and the Bolt name may return then. You should see the Equinox EV in the flesh and then decide if it's really an SUV or just a practical car.

[@paulholterhaus7084]

WHY..???..........Why build "cars"..When NoOne wants them........Car Companies want sales and cater to that which is wanted................Paul

[@dennislyon5412]

@@paulholterhaus7084- Kia/Hyundai still sell them. Honda still sells them. Lots of people prefer cars to CUV or SUV. It’s unfortunate that the car companies are switching away from this form factor, since it’s more efficient as an ICE or EV. I’ve heard that the Ford Taurus is coming back.

[@godofdun]

​@@AutoReport1Well said, for some vehicles it's just a difference in category naming convention. It's annoying, but changes little.

[@AutoReport1]

@@dennislyon5412 the GM solar racer 2 more efficient as an EV. You wouldn't want to buy one for your daily commute. The model Y outsells the 3 by a factor of three to one. Even Hyundai pretends its Ioniq revival of the old Pony hatchback is a "crossover".

[@roncarguy6361]

I may very well have had the last replacement battery in Arizona. Last Thursday my 2020 Bolt had the battery replaced. The car had 9850 miles. And of course the 8 year/100K warranty starts as of June 15, 2023. There was no windshield sticker afixed, so I suggest that owners keep records of the battery exchange. GM certainly has VIN records, but better safe than sorry. Thanks, Nikki. You guys are the standard of the industry.

[@user-vn9vp1bk3v]

Thank you for this update. I just bought a second 2020 bolt EV premier. So now we have two Bolt EV's in our garage. They are really great cars!!!!

[@brucecarver7598]

Wonderful video. Here is an update (March, 2024). What if woke up one morning and GM said, "Hey, we would like to give Bolt Owners a new battery that will get over 10% more distance. And, we will refresh the warranty at 8yr/80,000 miles."? Oh, we will give you a rental loaner while the replacement occurs, and we will give you a USD$1,400 prepaid Visa gift card to say "Thank you for letting us swap out your battery." That's what happened to me. But, yes, prior to that day, I was very disheartened.

[@carlfe4891]

I was lucky enough to get an early '22 and have it recalled less than 2 weeks after purchase. ~2 months later they took it back under lemon law because I didn't want to deal with drama on a brand new vehicle. This final resolution confirms I made the right choice, but I do miss my Bolt sometimes. I am looking forward to the EX30 as the spicier, more modern Bolt replacement.

[@JayTroy]

On my third Bolt. 1EV, 2 EUV. GM gave me the current Red Line one with a $5k check as a replacement under lemon law - due to slow battery replacement recall response. I couldn't be happier with the Bolt. Fast, essentially free to drive it, level 2 charger in garage, less than $30/month. American made. Cheaper than Tesla.

[@ketolifestyle68]

yes i saw the x30 much nicer than the bolt in every way,, more people space for sure, thaat J1772 plug is annoying to say the least..

[@jamesheartney9546]

Our 2021 Bolt EV had its battery replacement several months ago. Guess we were lucky. Still love our Bolt. A thing to bear in mind. The point of this whole replacement drama was to prevent Bolts from spontaneously combusting (literally). If GM is correct about the software fix, then we should not see further fires in Bolts that have been updated. If they are wrong, we will see Bolts starting to catch fire again. However, if the former is the case and 2020 - 22 Bolts continue to not have fires, then there's no reason why their battery packs need to be replaced. I should think GM owes something to Bolt owners who face restricted charging for their next 6000 miles, though it's not necessarily a whole new battery.

[@BrandEver117]

Not only the next 6000 miles, the last two years as well

[@jacksonbangs6603]

I am a driver of a used 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier. Yes I got the seat seatbelts replaced but not the battery. I haven't noticed any battery issues. Great videos!

[@JerryJ-zt5sf]

Update: Despite the fact that the dealer said they saw the open recall and that it would take 3 weeks for the parts to come in, when I arrived at the dealership, they said there was no battery, and they would instead be doing the software update. Very disappointing after driving on essentially 60% of a battery for over 2 years that there was zero compensation for my inconvenience.

[@tbrednet7347]

I purchased my 2022 Bolt EUV premier with Bose sound and sun roof, The car sat on the dealers lot for 5 months waiting for the battery replacement. I had my deposit on the car and could not drive it at alll until the batteries were replaced....I thought they were never coming. the first week of October of 2022 the car was mine. The redesign is awesome.

[@ArielBatista]

My 2020 Bolt had its battery replaced last year. So it's good to go. I actually don't have the car anymore as it is now with my daughter. She got it when we got our ID.4.

[@Bob-vq1xt]

I have a 2020 without the battery replaced. I was perfectly happy waiting for a replacement hoping to maximize the life of the original battery and extend the warranty period on the replacement. But I understood that that gm could find a different solution. I'm ok with this news because it's a win for the environment. Fewer obsolete batteries will need to be produced. I'm disappointed that gm is not making owners whole for the reduced functionality of the vehicles.

[@georgehafner2462]

Had my 2021 Leased Bolt EUV battery replaced last week, 13 months left on lease, guess I lucked out getting a new battery

[@stevewausa]

At the time I remember GM saying they would evaluate 20-22 cars and replace modules as needed (without any indication how they would make such a determination).

[@anothercasualobserver8764]

Hi Nikki, great episode! GM bought out the lease on our 2020 Bolt LT that was under the recall in April of '22 and replaced it with a 2022 Bolt 2LT that had the battery replacement already and a new 3 year lease. During this time of year I regularly achieve 4.3 mi./kW and the expecto-meter claims 280 miles on a full charge. It might help I run my tires at 40psi. I just had a software update done under recall but they didn't say anything about the update altering how the update would affect my range. So far it hasn't. Also did the seat belt recall while I was at it. I just got a notice from the dealer where I had leased the 2020 Bolt and they say they are ready to complete the traction battery recall. Someone forgot to tell them GM took it over 14 months ago, I suppose? I imagine they will not be replacing the battery, but instead just tweaking the software. If I get a notice for the software update you mentioned that alters the charge capability, I think I'll just play dumb and ignore it. I happen to like having 280 miles of range.

[@allys537]

One wonders how many original packs were taken and tested to failure... or not failure by GM. would be interesting to find that data. I'm quite sure they tested the hell out of them, and probably discovered a far lower failure rate and built a database of data points on what precursors predict a failure. Still as an owner I'd be pissed I wouldn't be getting a new pack knowing I had to drive 6K miles in the penalty box for what could be no reason without any due compensation. I small a class action suit.

[@BradfordNeedham]

I have a 2020 Bolt EV that has the software you described. I'm still waiting for the 6, 200 miles to expire, since I don't drive the car a whole lot. I talked with the technician when he installed this software un july 2023, and he explained that if it finds a concern it will display on the screen, and the car will continue to run (I was worried about the car stopping dead in the middle of nowhere). I'm not really clear about what happens if no concerns are found after 6,200 miles - yes, the 80% restriction should disappear, but I don't believe there'll be any indication on the screen that the battery has successfully passed the period. So every once in a while I try to set the charge limit to 90%, and it falls back to 80%. Still waiting to drive another 1K miles for the software to make its final judgement.

[@shanefiddle]

Excellent deep dive coverage as always! Driving in fear of spontaneously combusting is terrible. Thanks for all you do!

[@phillyphil1513]

re: "Driving in fear of spontaneously combusting is terrible." now remember kids the problem is NOT the fire, no, the problem is that you have "no talent" BEFORE THE FIRE other than to let it burn itself out (yes this coming to this realization is unpleasant) while hopefully keeping it contained and away from other structures and property. examine it close and you'll see the "Fire Science" of dealing with Lion batteries, isn't much different than what's used in fighting the annual Wild Fires in the West (yeah good luck in willfully forgetting about those ones) and is what's being used to fight the 12 Million Acre "conflagration" currently happening up in Canada, eh...?

[@BixbyConsequence]

It's ok, they made software that can determine over the span of months, whether or not you're driving a bomb. Very nice! 🎱

[@Shane-zl9ry]

I got my Bolt battery and it’s a 2020. 😊👍🏼

[@BarthSiemens]

GM Service Manager (Courtenay, BC) ordered a replacement battery for my 2021 Bolt last Tuesday. He expected it will take up to two months for delivery. I really want that battery, and will not be thrilled if it gets pulled at the last minute.

[@BarthSiemens]

Welp! No battery for me. I heard from the local service manager yesterday.

[@KD-ml6so]

I've got the 2020 EV and love it. I was certainly anticipating the new battery pack, even though i have actually had zero issues with it. I haven't gotten an email from GM telling me about the software update. I was really hoping to rack up more miles on it before getting pack replaced, but now...? I don't understand why the warranty doesn't get extended when the software update is done? I'm waiting on Aptera, but I still enjoy the functionality of the Bolt EV for sure.

[@bresina63]

Just bought one three days ago. I knew that it was a buy back from GM. On the sheet, it says that the status is closed. It has not gone the 6200 miles though. The under writers for my insurance would not touch this with a "ten foot pole". I got Progressive to insure it. Drove the car 110 miles from the dealer and the car is great. I am replacing a Chevrolet Spark EV so the range is not reduced but I gained a 125 miles. At least, I got a "smokin" deal on. a 2021 Chevrolet Bolt Premier with 16,000 miles. Loved the Spark, but this Bolt is the real deal.

[@wildhorse1966]

what insurance did not want to cover it? be careful with progressive they really don't want to pay when you have a accident .. i work in a bodyshop and they are terrible to deal with

[@ab-tf5fl]

I have a 2020 Bolt and have so far refused the software updates, so I still have access to the full range of the car. The vast majority of the time, I charge the car to only 65%, which is more than sufficient for driving around town. On those occasions I do need to charge beyond 80%, I use the car's "delayed charging" feature so that the battery spends as little time over 80% as possible, completing the charge within half an hour or so of me hopping in and driving it, and if the particular trip I'm about to do only requires charging to 90% rather than 100%, then the car gets charged only to 90. I have never encountered any issues with the car, and even on the occasions where it was charged to 100%, there have never been any fires or anything. I have also, thus far, refused to take the car to the dealer even for the seatbelt recall, out of fear that once the car was in the dealer's hands, they would install the 80% limiting software update while it was there, without my permission. In light of the latest news announced in this video, I may choose to go ahead and get the software update installed after all, as driving 6200 miles with an 80% limitation is not nearly as bad as living with an 80% limitation indefinitely. Also, as the owner, I get the luxury of choosing the timing of the update to minimize the impact. For example, I can choose to get the update installed right after a planned long road trip, rather than right before. By the way, does anybody know is the software update that limits your charge to 80% also reduces your charging speed in the "meat" of the charging curve below 50%? My understanding is that it makes DC charging very slow from 75% to 80%, but I also never DC charge above 65% anyway, so that's not a concern. But, giving up the 50 kW at 20%, that would be a huge annoyance.

[@therealneonfrog]

Similar thoughts. I'm happy letting those who have worries test out that software for a while.

[@centervilledon]

I bought the Bolt a few weeks back. It has worked perfectly so far. I did add a donut from a Chevy Cruze after I let the air out of it to get it in. I've heard that the 2020 battery will be replaced eventually but I don't know if that is true. The biggest little thing that is annoying is the range estimator. That seems pretty strange sometimes and varies as you go down the road. Overall, I am happy with it. I have been getting used to the one pedal system and I like it. Don

[@findbrian]

Just bought a 2017 Premier in like new shape from a 1-owner situation who took extremely good care of it. New 66kWh pack installed April 2022 and I have the 8/100 warranty certificate from GM. Specifically went searching for a 2017/2018 just because the iffy situation on the 2020+ models and GM switching to a software update instead of a new battery. Love the car, the color and trim and packages I wanted but had to drive 300 miles out of state to get it. Sooo worth it. Intend to drive for maybe 8-10 years.

[@recumbentrevolution6540]

I did the same thing, Found a Certified near mint condition 2019 bolt premiere With only 8000 mile on it, about 7 months ago at a Stealer about 150 miles from me. Had a New Battery installed at said Dealer, was a one owner Local vehicle. Took a day off work dropped everything and drove my 2019 Chevy Duramax with 400000 miles on it to the dealer in traded in. I also have the 100000 mile battery warranty and a 6/yr 75000 mile bumper to bumper warranty.

[@brianwca]

We have a 2020 Premier with battery replaced and still got a recall notice and are supposed to go in for software installation. If it's going to restrict our charging capacity I'm not thrilled to do it. Are they really doing this even for the new batteries?

[@btc54723]

I bought my 2022 Bolt in Aug 2021. It never needed a battery replacement. Ive had no problems with the car at all and I love it.

[@catface875]

I bought a 2019 bolt and it had the sticker on the windshield. Does that mean it was 100% for sure replaced?

[@merrickhurst4150]

I had to complain loudly, but my 2020 got its battery replaced. It WAS flagged as a model that had a defective battery pack, but i still had to call and complain to get it.

[@johnmastrogiovanni2358]

My 2021 Bolt got a new battery earlier this year.

[@wooddavid8293]

I'm not real happy about this. We have a 2020 with about 20k miles. We've been on the range reduced "safety update" for a year or so, we now have to get another update that will return the full range in another 6200 miles. For us, this will be two years plus on a car that only has about 80% of the promised range. It hasn't affected us too much except when we travel to Portland. Not sure if this will keep me from buying GM in the future but it doesn't help their sales case.

[@stevewausa]

Also pretty likely GM has made their last buy of batteries for this platform already and is looking at the quantity of service spares they will end up with after production ends.

[@BarryObaminable]

They probably bought the last and know that some people are sheep and will accept 'battery montioring' if it means they can charge over 80%

[@phillyphil1513]

yup, this was one the first questions that came to mind when they announced the Bolt would be discontinued. Q1: car or no car in production, what about the completion of the Billion dollar battery recall...? (industry Phil voice) and Q2: even IF the campaign on the 2017-2022 M.Y. vehicles were "magically" completed (which it isn't) what about the normal liability of 8YR WARRANTY FULFILLMENT related to any of the 70,000 or so 2023 M.Y. units the Orion Assembly line is currently going "hammer and tongs" to produce...? (more industry Phil voice) GM is not over this by a long shot.

[@richarddsmarais3865]

2020 Bolt owner in Canada, still waiting to hear from GM after 21 months for a battery fix, not a happy camper!!! This will be my last GM car, lost confidence in the company, Really poor treatment of owners and lack of respect on GM part. You have to phone in to get any info and get fed the usual cassette....

[@Bryan46162]

If I had one of these affected models I would be furious. They're going to restrict my car for how long to 'test' it? How is this OK? GM you need to actually take care of your customers... stop treating them like suckers.

[@BrandEver117]

Our cars have already been restricted for two years. Many people only put up with it because we were promised a new battery

[@theairstig9164]

Um. GM pulled a swift one on the entire Australian population, walking away with $190M. Why would GM ever stop? Leopards and spots

[@somecallmetimelderberries432]

I have a 2017 Bolt and got the battery replaced. No issues at all and I'm happy with the new range. Sad to hear the approach GM is taking towards the 2020-2022 Bolt owners...I think they are going to lose some of the good will they got back with the replacement recall...

[@5slabs]

I took my 2022 Bolt in for the charger cable recall last month, and they did a software update as a recall, and now I get 60 to 90 less miles. If this is a diagnostic for 6000 miles, it will be this way for a long time, because I don’t drive it that much. The service tech didn’t know about the diagnostic, he just knew it was a software update.

[@margarita6700]

I have a 2020 and just got the letter today about the software "fix" instead of the new battery. The "fix", however, is not a "fix" as I see it, AND I've been driving around at 80% capacity for a year, year and a half? GM needs to compensate those of us who have been driving around a car we purchased NEW that wasn't what we purchased. AND, AND, AND that could still burst into flames after the software "fix". Not all of us can just buy a new car.

[@daves1646]

I used to own a 2020 Bolt. Loved driving it. Then GM had one 2020 burn and added 2020-2022s as a second battery recall. Once the lawyers came with all the don't do this or else's, and GM said 2019 first, then 2017-18, then the rest, I was mistrustful of GM and could see I'd be at least #75000+1 b4 mine got done (years out), IF GM had the integrity to finish what they started. My Bolt was no longer what I purchased. Thankfully, I succeeded in getting a buy back. Had I waited for the recall and got the Concierge call last week, NONPLUSSED would be a gross understatement of my reaction. GM understands how to kill brand loyalty, through repetitive doing. Even IF they weren't running on 'Elon time' with every one of the Ultium based EV products, I will NOT even consider them again. Customer loyalty paid back with NOTHING, other than ensuring their short term profitability. 🤬

[@MultiWoodturner]

I have 2017 Bolt that we have been trying to get the battery replaced for over a year. GM has so far refused to send the dealer a battery for our car. We love the car but are disappointed in GM’s lack of explanation. We have talked to the concierge numerous times to no avail.

[@flolou8496]

Oh brother, that's not good, that's not what I want to learn about, but I'm glad you mention it, because I want in fact to buy a 2017 Bolt with the replaced battery, and was wondering how difficult it might be to find one, (the presenter of the video didn't hint at any trouble with owners of 2017 models facing resistance like you faced, is your situating still un resolved?)

[@lisaruff100]

Thank you for the great information. I have a 2020 Bolt and have been waiting patiently for the new battery as promised. I found out the news this wasn’t going to happen by reading about it. I was never informed by GM or my dealership. I am beyond disappointed and furious now. To get this new software installed and be limited to 80% for 6200 miles would be a big hardship for me as I often need almost the whole charge. I have reached out to GM and haven’t heard back yet. I was so happy to have an electric car that I love and to be an advocate for EVs and Bolts in particular. But I am so disillusioned with the company now. I’m not comfortable sticking with a car that may burst into flames, but don’t want to get the software. I also use the car to transport my mom who had a stroke and it’s the only vehicle she feels ok to transfer to and from her wheelchair. I’m not sure what my solution, but it appears it will involve me having to spend money that I hadn’t budgeted for. My partner is on the list for the Chevy electric truck and will cancel if GM won’t do anything for me. I will certainly be telling people to not trust GM. 😢

[@jettoblack]

If you have a 2020 Bolt with the original battery, you should already have the software update that permanently limits you to 80% max charge for safety reasons. (If you don't have this update yet and your 2020 can charge to 100% on an original battery, you're driving a potential fire hazard!) The new update changes it from a permanent 80% cap to a temporary 80% cap that unlocks after 6200 miles. So I don't see how that's worse than before unless I'm missing something. And yes I agree this news is disappointing since a brand new battery would be better and since GM had previously indicated everyone would be getting one, but it's also not like they're making your car worse than before.

[@therealneonfrog]

Every vehicle ever is a potential fire hazard. The original "80%" software was *optional*. It was a voluntary recall, not a mandatory one. Only a few cars burned, ever. That points to an isolated manufacturing defect, proven out by GM slow walking, then modifying, the recall. I choose not to raise my concern level as high as other's. You are not alone in your choice by any means.

[@joelmathis]

One month ago in August 2023 I purchased a 2021 bolt EV premier with 18k… It already had the restrictive software installed and was in a “diagnostic mode”… Fast forward three weeks later… When I started the car I had a reduced propulsion warning, a service ASAP warning and was not able to charge beyond 30%. Long story short I took the car in…they have ordered me a new battery which they said will take 6 to 8 days and another 3-4 days for a technician and are replacing it under warranty. Well it is a little disappointing to get a new vehicle and have to immediately put it in the shop for a couple of weeks I’m still very excited to be receiving a new battery… It’s almost like I will be getting a brand new car.

[@nathanbrumbaugh8545]

I have three 2020 bolt EV’s with original batteries I have been sent notice approximately one month ago that one of them is ready to have battery replacement but I have not had it replaced have not decided what if anything I will do at this point

[@robertbetancourt1386]

I am looking at a 2020 bolt ev. How do I know the battery was replaced.

[@kalodighi82]

Need help from the experts. My bolt ev is 2022. It was brand new and I drove it for more than 42k km. Last week i went to dealership for my servicing for the first time. They did tire rotation and software update and a recall. Software update is not for recall purpose..they did the software update as a routine service check..and it's "Advanced Diagnostic Software (ADS) Improvements" - "Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2 Reprogram" The recall was for "Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire" Since i have come from the dealership I am getting only 360km-373km per full charge. But I used to get at least 420km per full charge even though I have changed my tires after i had a flat tire from factory tires. With factory tires i used to get well over 460km per full charge. From my energy consumption screen it seems like its not using the full 66kWh battery. Its using somewhere 59kWh or less. Its summer here so the temp is well over 18c to 32c. I know the km range depends on driving habits and other conditions..I drove it for 42k km since I bought it and always used to get excellent mileage when the temp is optimal. And I used to have AC all the time when it was hot out there. So there isn't anything that I did new. But all of a sudden this sharp decrease of the mileage. Could anyone please tell me what could be wrong? Tried to call service center and they said they don't have any idea why this is happening!!! Please help.. thanks in advance

[@dancook4993]

We have the 2020 bolt ev and just got our battery replaced over the weekend in Baton Rouge la and so far so good no window sticker and 2 days to do it and not charged when we picked it up but all is good so far

[@danielmadar9938]

Thank you

[@rob8370]

Excellent video. Question: I bought a 2022 Bolt EV that arrived at the dealer on about 6/23/2022. Yesterday it began displaying the warning: "Propulsion Power Reduced". The Bolt EV Forum users think it is either a bad battery or a bad coolant pump, possibly for the transmission. More of them had a battery replaced. But my Bolt was manufactured in 2022. I think it is possible it has one of the faulty older version batteries in it. If so, Chevy should replace it so I get what I paid for, including a 66 kw version. Any thoughts or information? Thank you, Rob

[@mintakan003]

Have a 2020 Bolt. Finally got the liner and seatbelt recalls done, last week. Have 8000 miles on it. Usually, keep it charged between 50-80%. Don't have home charging. So charge it on EVgo while shopping at Whole Foods. And it's within the shopping time frame (along with a coffee). For my use case, it's fine. With the new software update, I just hope it works, as the service manager stated. As long as my Bolt doesn't spontaneously burst into flames, I'm fine. It's mainly a local utility car for me.

[@robwelker750]

As a 2020 bolt premier ev owner this is unfortunate. have had it for over 3 yrs now Funny thing is that's the dealership had called me previously To come in and have the battery swap done. But by the time the appointment came that day, they told me oops, no battery for you. You get a software update instead. So, I've had about 3 of those done I think. Most recent one was a couple weeks ago. And then this week I get a fault. Killy me. There's an issue with the lithium battery and to have it serviced. Immediately and at my speed for propulsion, has been reduced. So I guess I'll find out. Is there going to replace it or if there are what the actual issue is

[@bills6240]

I saw the news of GM’s “change of heart” with the battery pack replacement for my 2021 Bolt. Needless to say I was pretty angry. I reached out to GM on Twitter and they hooked me up with a new battery pack over the July 4th holiday this year.

[@shaystern2453]

good reporting, done professionally

[@mariosanchezsr4191]

I have an issue with my 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV and it has had issues since my 2020 was replaced. GM has changed the process and now it is up to the dealer service department to make the descition to buy back the vehicle and in my experience, they are giving me the run around saying that 190 miles total charge is normal. I" say a bunch of bull stuff"

[@gingerboi8711]

I would love to see a review or test of the bigger capacity battery range increase

[@dennislyon5412]

I saw a 20% jncrease in usable capacity between my original Bolt battery, which had close to 10% range reduction in 77k miles, to the new battery - if you charge both to 100%. I usually stop at 88%, which covers way more than 90% of our use case. I think we measured 52.9 kwh on the original battery and 64.3 on the new one. That’s about 40 miles in added capacity in the summer months.

[@erikruggels9177]

Wild, they just replaced my buddies 2020 three weeks ago

[@markmolenda4379]

I have a 2021 bolt and I received a new pack. It took quite a lot of calls, mails and complaining by my dealership (they bought equipment to replace batteries and it wasn’t being used because of slow recall).

[@ORTLIEBRC]

I have a 2020 Bolt that I just bought 4 days ago. I am the 1st owner since the software update. It has 23,000 miles on it. On the way to work the service vehicle light came on and power reduced came on the screen. I tried to charge it but it will not even take a charge. I checked mychevy app and it says to service lithium battery soon. Does this mean I will need a new battery?

[@1025257]

What about 2023 Bolt models? I have one on order... will it be restricted by software as well? If so I won 't take delivery in the next few weeks.

[@phillyphil1513]

Q: What about 2023 Bolt models? A: you're screwed. see like i told you guys in the TEN comments 2 weeks ago "Boycott GM" cause GM has now "crawled into bed with Elon". so naturally with the state of 'Murican consumers being naive AF and gullible AF (and you are) this forces you to believe this partnership between entities like Ford and Tesla and GM is Tesla is all "sunshine and roses" and limited to the mere "adoption" of the NACS connector...? no, what these partnerships actually mean is the "adoption" of a LARGER STRATEGY OF F*%KING YOU OVER which is what Elon does to his customers, so unbeknownst what you've now given is a "green light" to both Ford and GM to start F*%KING YOU OVER (which is exactly what's happening).

[@drazilweames]

Dang. Looks like my '20 is stuck in this new 'fix'. I just scheduled the software update. The closest dealer is about two weeks out on appointments.

[@JerryJ-zt5sf]

I coincidentally called last week to set up the battery replacement on my 2021 Bolt before seeing this video. I was told that they saw the open recall and set up an appointment in mid August to replace the battery. Guess we'll just wait and see if it happens

[@GregoryMorales-uo6ze]

What happened? Did they replace your battery?

[@JerryJ-zt5sf]

Read the comments below posted 4 months ago titled Update@@GregoryMorales-uo6ze

[@centervilledon]

I bought a 2020 bolt LT and only charge up to about 80%. Is there anything GM will do to make my car safer?

[@nikolasvel]

I just had a new battery ordered for my 2020 bolt under the battery recall. Never got the issue addressed before today 11/06/23. Never had the battery defect monitoring software update that restricted my usage. Dealer will be replacing the battery next month.

[@GregoryMorales-uo6ze]

Did you get it replaced? How did you get them to replace it without the software update?

[@nikolasvel]

@@GregoryMorales-uo6ze Battery was replaced and the 6k detection software update was never installed. Prior to GM changing their response on the recall I had been selected for a battery replacement. I neglected to contact the dealer for over year after having been notified by the GM EV concierge service. I believe I was notified sometime during mid to late 2022. Eventually, I decided it was time to address this issue and stop putting it off in one way or another and to my surprise they still replaced the battery in December 2023. I am guessing they honored their previous commitment to me or my VIN was one of the lucky ones.

[@wolfman9999999]

I'm glad now that I got noisy. We have a 2020 Bolt and we did get our replacement battery. I'd be furious with this, and I think this would have me exploring a buyback if I had to settle for this. I love the car, but GM's continued contempt of customer attitude continues to be their downfall. Our Bolt is our last GM product already due to the Android Auto/Apple Car Play decision. Absent that, this would be a walk away from the company as well, just like Nissan. One question I have though, what does this mean for their ultium packs given that this is also a LG Chem partnership? Who has controlling interest of this design?

[@phillyphil1513]

Q: One question I have though, what does this mean for their ultium packs given that this is also a LG Chem partnership? A: well if you listen to GM tell it, it's FULL STEAM AHEAD on the Ultium kit (that is until it isn't). and if you watched last Saturday's TEN you would've heard Nikki mention GM confirming their 4th Battery Plant in Indiana is to be built with Samsung SDI so make of that what you will... same as LG Samsung is a South Korean entity, and as we've witnessed all Lion batteries (even cylindrical one's made in the collaboration between Japanese Panasonic and 'Murican Tesla) are subject to fire and burning. the problem is "endemic" to NMC CHEMISTRY and cannot be "usurped" by any talent possessed by a particular form factor or by a nation of people. no, the only choice is to use a LESS VOLATILE chemistry (ref: LFP) and to then pull one's head out and ACCEPT the tradeoffs of INCREASED weight and LESS power density. because: NO FREE LUNCH.

[@MrEroshan]

Loved the graphic with Seinfeld soup Nazi.

[@flolou8496]

??? Can someone confirm this statement of the video at minute 5:15 ''the majority of 2017 Bolts have the larger replaced battery size, you get say in 2021 model '' ? How come I never see any reference to this when shopping for a 2017 Chevy Bolt? (they're always advertised with the estimated maximum range under 259 miles, which is what you only see in 2021 models , so my thinking is the KZbin author of the video is wrong in saying it's the majority of Bolts say in 2017 or 2018 that got the upgraded and safer battery size.....

[@rp9674]

Maybe I'll be looking for a third-hand used bolt with the old battery for the best deal

[@adamrosenberg4343]

My 2021 just got a newer battery about 2 months ago after 11 months of being limited to 80 perfect capacity.

[@susangamble681]

We have a 2021 without battery replacement. I was going to purchase a 2019 until I learned of the recall. I then purchased the 2021. About 2 weeks after I drove home Mt new car, they included it in the recall. I was QUITE angry, but otherwise happy with the car. I have been very unhappy with GM and now will not deal with this company again. I have had the incontinence of parking outside and my range throttled back. The reasons I purchased the car have NOT been met. Is there a class action lawsuit? Can I be made whole with a buy back or what price can I expect to sell for when this car and company now have such bad reputations?

[@LewdCustomer]

Where can I get the battery replacement sticker before I sell my Bolt?

[@deegon01]

It does sound like it not worth the hassle of buying one second hand?

[@Paradigmfusion]

I got my 19 EV LT (with the LT2 package) last November, thankfully it had gotten its battery changed about a month before we got it. But what it took to get it was quite the hassle.

[@flolou8496]

I'm in he market for a Bolt myself and learning about the recall now for the first time, so may I ask what you mean by ''quite the hassle'' It sounds like you bought the car with the newer replacement battery that was done prior to you purchasing, so why was there any hassle on your part?

[@Paradigmfusion]

@@flolou8496 it was more of a hassle with the dealer than Chevy. Reserved a car. Was placated for 8 months on when it would be ready. Learned it had gone to auction 3 month before the last phone call regarding it.

[@flolou8496]

Does you know for sure how the battery warranty works under the recall battery rules? ( for example if say a 2019 Bolt LT has 50K odometer miles when the new battery is installed under the new recall rules): does the new battery come with a warranty only as good as the original odometer or does it get it's own warranty that is separate? which of course would be weird because battery's don't have built in odometers , so how could the new battery get a warranty time frame that exceeds the odometer miles? (unless the battery is just getting a standard new 8 year warranty regardless of the odometer miles, ???)

[@Paradigmfusion]

@@flolou8496 warranty for the battery is reset when a new batter gets put in.

[@scilamaccagno2206]

I too am still waiting for a replacement battery for my 2021 Bolt. Hoping Aptera is successful in bringing their vehicles to market as I too am done with GM. They truly do not care about their customers.

[@ajaxa9]

Mary only cares about her 22 million dollars a year.

[@blomegoog]

Called GM to try and figure out their unfriendly touch screen to setup timed charging. First thing the agent asked "do you have the 4 or 6 cylinder?" This is when we realized we should have gotten a Tesla. Fast forward 5y, the Tesla MY is the best car we've ever owned.

[@barryw9473]

I hope GM is offering compensation for this “test” software. GM is forcing drivers to run an experiment for 10,000 km. What a disaster.

[@kalmmonke5037]

how about selling battery replacements when normal battery dendrite forming damage makes teh car less able to drive as far with as much weight on board?

[@phillyphil1513]

Q: how about selling battery replacements when normal battery dendrite forming damage makes (the) car less able to drive as far with as much weight on board? (Phil shakes his Magic 8-Ball, it's one of the few still in existence, it's got a cracked window but it still works) A: "My Sources Say No".

[@kalmmonke5037]

@@phillyphil1513 lol how about replacing batteries in cars as a aftermarket company, especially as more companies are sharing car systems , like volvo ex30 sharing with smart car and ford or whatever it was

[@trenier23]

My EUV came off of the production line in the last week of July 2022 that is some of the first to come after the defect was corrected.v😂😮😢😢

[@kurtzxcvb3481]

When the Tesla model q comes out I am going to trade it in my Chevy bolt I love the car do not love the company or the steelerships

[@KieranMullen]

2x speed needed on playback

[@therealneonfrog]

Important to note: Getting the original "80%" software was *optional*. I chose never to have it installed on my 2021. I may continue to exercise that choice on the new "80% for 6000+ miles" software. I made this choice because the initial reports simply ... stopped. The expanded recall was voluntary by GM, not mandatory by NHTSA, as I recall (pun intended). An overabundance of caution is exactly that. I choose not to be afraid of my car. Every car could harbor an unknown problem every second of every day. If this known problem had ever manifested more than a handful of times, and NHTSA or other organizations got involved, I might feel differently. At this moment, the likelihood of the known problem manifesting seems just as low as some new unknown problem manifesting. I drive and park (even in parking garages!) with a normal feeling of safety. To each their own.

[@therealneonfrog]

Follow-up: I got the "80% for 6200 miles" software installed. I timed it to just after a 1400 mile trip, and believe it'll run its course just before the lease is up. Why did I decide to do it? I'll probably buy the car (or sell it!) and I wanted to know it had a good battery before lease end. My usual uses aren't really impacted and I rarely charge over 80% in the Fall and Winter anyway. I'm a good test subject and I'm willing to try it.

[@posatronic9262]

If you didnt get a software update then you wont get a 20% reduction. I never got any software update untill they replaced my battery. then ab[ut 2 months later my car stoped charging.(out of town and on a fast charger) They replace my battery , AGAIN. New battery is not as good as the old one. May be just the "NEW" GOM programing but my Data shows it doesnt get nearly the range. Yes I drive the same route all the time. Get less miles out of new battery. Should have keeped the old battery. I have a 2017 bolt Made in october of 2016.

[@shanefiddle]

Hmmm, sounds like cutting corners to save costs. I guess we'll see if we have more fires, and if GM survives as a company...

[@johnlotze4626]

We were lucky. Got our 2021 Bolt's battery replaced in March. It is like having a new car. I feel for those who may not get a replacement. GM is being like Lucy with the football here and it frankly pisses me off. Now we know they don't live up to their word. We have two Bolts, but between this and them ending Bolt production, I'll be looking elsewhere for my next EV.

[@uaalien]

I have a 2020 Bolt and I got a new battery in March 😛

[@brunoheggli2888]

GM is pure Love!

[@richardshipley2305]

Same question as previous comment how are 2023 affected I own a 2023 EUV

[@bobalbert6937]

In my research the 2023 models and newer already have the replacement batteries in them they do not have the risk that the 2017 to 2022 models have

[@donaldburkhard7932]

And their Ultimate battery?

[@electricguy109]

There’s a theory that Bolt which had a bad battery did burn or had the battery swap (which would explain why we haven’t seen new case of battery fire). Still, again, GM has no transparency. The 2020-2022 will lose more value than the 2017-2019 who got a new battery (totally non-sense). Also, no compensation for the annoyance of having a car stuck at 80% during 10000km (and what about those who got the 80% restriction since 2021?), no warranty reset while the 2017-2019 have a new full warranty. Another question to ask is can a software really detect a hardware problem of this kind? It won’t fully remove any concern and if I was a 2020-2022 Bolt owner, I would right away sell my Bolt (but I’m lucky, I have a 2017 with a new battery).

[@phillyphil1513]

Q: Another question to ask is can a software really detect a hardware problem of this kind? A: no, for this is the question that was already asked back when they tried the "software" approach like 2 years ago when the problem first started. however what happened 2 years ago was, the batteries KEPT burning, and it was then that they "capitulated" and were forced to do (wait for it) a "TOTAL RECALL...!!!"

[@electricguy109]

@@phillyphil1513 excellent point... what is different from the original 80% limitation (and monitoring) app VS the new monitoring app...

[@dcvariousvids8082]

I’d make sure I never parked next to a Bolt, as I’d not know if everything was ok.

[@therealneonfrog]

You might want to research other car models that spontaneously combust (there are lots! nearly all gassers!) so your list can be more comprehensive.

[@by9917]

I had a 2020 Bolt and I did receive a recall notice, but was told that a replacement was not available at the time. I was also instructed not to park indoors, do not charge above 80% and do not go below 70 miles of range (much different than the 10% stated here). After nearly a year living with the restricted range and worry of fire, the Bolt was traded in on an MME. Even 6 months later, it appeared the battery had never been replaced, but I've never been happier... to be rid of a car. Because of the battery problem, recall that never happened, and that is was such a terrible car, I assumed I would not be able to sell the pig. I feel like I've won the lottery to have dumped a terrible car and got my full purchase price plus, all just days before GM dropped many thousands off the list price of the car. I can see why GM was dropping prices while everyone else was raising them. I cannot recommend the car for any use.

[@mavenaz1975]

Ok.. So we bought a 2020 new, then almost immediately had the restriction placed, then got a letter in writing the pack would be replaced, and now they want me to drive yet another 6000+ miles under restriction?! I mean, after 6000 miles, and it’s “cleared” if lucky, what about the years of ownership I had a car that was not able to be driven as intended. Will GM compensate us for that? This smells and looks terrible for GM. How about a 20% rebate check for our issues dangling in the wind and completely changing the narrative multiple times.

[@jameshiggins-thomas9617]

6000 miles? That would be the next 6 years for me!

[@melissamybubbles6139]

I'm glad I don't have a Bolt. It sounds like a headache to own.

[@davidvanlauwe7397]

I owned a 2020 Bolt. Fortunately I traded it @ 12,000 miles for a 2023 EUV. I was tired of two years of 80% battery charge. Also it seems unfair that some 2020 owners received a new battery replacement, which not only increased capacity but extended their battery mileage and life guarantee and not all. Customers want to be treaded fairly and taken care of. Having received "loss of use" from GM this will be my last GM product.

[@willisgroeneweg6072]

i have the same problem won't buy another GM product again.

[@BrandEver117]

GM software in general is trash so trusting a software solution by them is a big ask. Assuming it actually works, I'm not inherently against preventing the waste of perfectly good batteries, but owners that have dealt with a significantly crippled vehicle for two years on the promise of a new battery should be compensated with an extended warranty at the least, and probably things like free onstar and charging credit. A buyback should also be offered but that in itself is still a big hassle, and if you take it there are no equivalent vehicles available anymore, especially for a similar price.

[@spreadlovewithcat]

Hello

[@falxonPSN]

6000 miles seems quite excessive. I'm not seeing any reasoning for why they couldn't simply make it 2000 mi for example. That would already be a significant amount of testing data accumulated.

[@user-is6cs2nu5s]

My friend bolt was on fire.it was the battery.lucky she never park in her garage.her charger was in front of her house. This kind of made me not want a EV bolt.and I like how they look.

[@ram64man]

This just stinks that it cost to much plus now it’s ended production gm are cancelling contracts plus supply issues they are saying if we think you haven’t got a warranty issue we will let you max out your mile limit in an attempt to restrict replacement

[@netgnostic1627]

It's time for all those owners who are getting stiffed to join together in a class-action lawsuit.

[@phillyphil1513]

re: "No Battery For You!"

[@matthewbaynham6286]

So these Bolts should be going cheap on the second hand market, and in several years time when the warrentee expires someone will start selling after market solid state batteries you can buy for your old Bolt.

[@shanefiddle]

I like this option. Still, battery tech is famously very slow, I won't hold my breath for solid state this decade.

[@matthewbaynham6286]

@@shanefiddle solid state batteries have been in pace makers for a little while, so the technology works. They just have to make the batteries bigger and cheaper.

[@chazsmith4351]

Hope your right, that would be a great result, though no thanks to GM.

[@phillyphil1513]

re: "when the warrentee expires someone will start selling after market solid state batteries you can buy for your old Bolt." sorry time to grow up and let go of the delusions Mathew, unfortunately you CAN NOT resolve the Cognitive Dissonance you're feeling surrounding the discontinuation of the Bolt through behaviors of FANTASY CONSTRUCTION. no after 10+ years of production Nissan Leafs have NOT gotten any type of after market battery, and neither will the Chevy Bolt so you'd better start dealing with this.

[@phillyphil1513]

@@shanefiddle re: "I like this option." i'm sure you do (we all do). but sadly "liking something" is just not the how the ADULT WORLD works. in the adult world, the only thing "like something" is good for is WIPING YOUR ASS. let me explain: i would have "liked" for there to have been no GLOBAL PANDEMIC (but that's not what happened). i would have "liked" for there to be NO WW3 IN UKRAINE (but that's not what happened). i would have "liked" for there to be NO CANADIAN WILD FIRES WITH SMOKE BLOWING "CHUNKS" ALL THE WAY DOWN THE EAST COAST (but again, that's not what happened).

[@BixbyConsequence]

GM gonna GM. 🙄