Chevrolet to resume Bolt production in April

Bolt is making a comeback as GM hopes to make battery fires a thing of the past. The automaker will resume production of electric vehicles on April 4, believing that buyers will never have to worry about a fire at Bolt again.

The company has had a busy existence: GM's small electric subcompact was destroyed due to a recall that affected all models made since 2016. four.

Stop production of Chevy Bolt

Bolt production was halted in August 2021 as GM and battery supplier LG tried to find a solution to an unexpected model fire problem. The line at GM's Orion assembly plant was last operated in November 2021 for just two weeks to produce vehicles for customers and dealers affected by the recall. The six-month hiatus marks the longest build halt in Chevrolet history.

What were the reasons for the refusal?

The recall dealt with battery fire hazards and first began in November 2020 when GM recalled a limited number of vehicles. As the months passed, the recall was expanded to include all Bolt products to date, with GM committing to provide replacement batteries for the recalled vehicles. 

Since faulty batteries were found to be the cause of the problem, LG agreed to pay GM $2,000 billion to cover recall costs. GM did not disclose the rate of battery replacement or the number of bolts purchased from affected customers.  

GM bets on Chevrolet Bolt

GM spokesman Dan Flores says the recall put pressure on owners, saying "we appreciate the patience shown by customers during the recall." In particular, GM stuck with Bolt no matter what, with Flores adding, “We remain committed to Bolt EV and EUV and this decision will allow us to replace battery modules at the same time and soon resume retail sales, which were stable before retirement. ".

Chevrolet to reassure customers they won't buy a faulty car

Dealers will be able to sell new-build Bolt and EUV electric vehicles as soon as they go on sale, GM said. However, an existing fleet of vehicles that has not been repaired as part of the recall is still subject to a sales ban. The move makes sense as it is key to making sure customers have peace of mind when buying a new Chevrolet Bolt so they don't have to worry about buying a broken vehicle.   

GM will not repeat the mistakes of the past

As electric vehicles and trucks become the next big battlefield in the automotive market, GM will be happy to get back on track before launching some big products in the coming years. As the company opens its own battery factories for models like and , you'll want to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.

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