UPDATE* GM will replace all battery modules. 2nd 2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV Recall!

Here’s the latest from NHTSA: https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/new-recall-safety-instructions-2017-19-chevrolet-bolt


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They should have replaced the battery the first time. I complained, and GM bought my 2017 back at a very fair price. Went with a 2020 Bolt (for about an extra $6K), and no problems so far. Battery can charge to high 280s on summer days.

 

Gm bought back our 2017 bolt too. First they replaced the battery and motherboard. But was already considered a lemon. Bought a 2020 Kona ev ultimate

 

I did get a reply from the Company--my GM rep is name Rachel and she texted me, word for word, last Fri, July 23, what you just put up in your post.

 

Hi folks, I am looking for some advice specific to the Canadian market as I am having issues finding any beta.
With that 3rd recall on my 2019 Bolt, I am really unhappy with the limitations I have to put on the car, feel very unsafe for the whole building and neighbourhood I live in as everything is extremely dry those days and I wouldn't to start any structure or wild fires and I feel like the fact of not having any timeline is not acceptable.
With all of that in mind I contacted my Chevrolet Bolt concierge # asking what my options were knowing that my Bolt is a 2019, bought new, currently has less than 40 000km on it and I still have a loan on it of 18.5k CAD. They told me that they didn't know of any MSRP Swap program in Canada but would offer me a buy back of 22k CAD. If I do that then then I can pay the loan back but out of pocket for a full price 2022 Bolt which is about 41k CAD here in Canada.
I am having a hard time digesting this and wondering if anyone in Canada has gotten better deal and instead of being nice I should push much much harder.
Thank you in advance for any advice you may have

 

I had a dealer tell me that he could not give me a trade in price for my 2017 Bolt EV because I would obtain a much better price through the "upcoming" buyback from GM. So, something is about to happen on buybacks, not just the individual buybacks that happen of you call GM directly yourself. I am interested in either a new Bolt EV or the EUV.
BTW, I test drove a launch edition EUV and found it to be a great vehicle other than a slightly more heavy feel, and slightly less liveliness on the road. At the moment I feel like the Bolt EV is the better car. I feel really sad about my 2017 Bolt EV as it has been a really great car. I still love it, and it is a shame that the low probability of a fire is going to take them all off the road.

 

No wonder it’s the end of the road for the Bolt EV … the endless fires and the EUV launch.


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Endless fires? 14?

 

Despite the paucity of fires, I am not sure dealers will even take a 2017 Bolt EV in trade for a later model. I tried my dealer and asked for a trade in price for my 2017 Bolt for the purchase of an EUV. The salesman said that GM will send out a letter soon with an offer we cannot refuse that is much better than any trade in price a dealer can give. I have not seen such a letter yet. I could not possibly comment further on this other than pure speculation and grief at the possible loss of my beautiful 2017 Bolt EV.

 

WOW
A letter that can not be refused.
I am very fond of my 2018 Bolt and must ask if you care to elaborate or speculate further. Your letter post seems like the biggest news yet.

 

I suspect that we won't hear anything actionable until they send the next official notice Sept 6. They need all this time to do the math and figure out the logistics of whatever they are planning to do.

 

[QUOTE="David Mc, post: need all this time to do the math and figure out the logistics of whatever they are planning to do.[/QUOTE]
Appreciate the kind reply.

 

I agree, we have to wait for a letter from GM to figure out what this all means. My only problem is that the 2022 Bolt EV has many of the features removed compared to my 2017 Bolt EV and put on the EUV instead. I don't want the EUV because it is not as nimble as my Bolt EV.

 

Understood, in agreement, and thank you.

 

Yes, the Bolt is now really the LT trim. I really need GM to give me a fresh battery pack, or a check for what I paid for my used '17 Premier and I'll sit on the money until something falls into that price range. I had meant my EV to last me ten years. It's paid for and I'm now working from home so I can't rationalize putting any additional money into a different car.

 

Yes, This. as you have stated.
Window sticker for mine was 42,000.00. Double ouch.

 

This is germane to the discussion. Find it, if you are unfamiliar and form your opinion. Tone is pretty serious to me.