https://www.slashgear.com/chevy-admits-small-number-of-bolt-evs-have-faulty-batteries-27496898/ Chevy admits small number of Bolt EVs have faulty batteries Aug 27, 2017 Adam Westlake
[image https://c.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2017-Chevrolet-BoltEV-033-980x620.jpg ] Many early Chevy Bolt drivers are probably excited to be among the first to own the compact all-electric vehicle, however it’s almost always these early buyers that experience the most problems. Unfortunately that seems to be the case with the Bolt, as Chevy has revealed that a very small number of the cars have battery issues that could result in drivers left unexpectedly stuck without a charge. The problem seems to be limited to some of the very first Bolt models that were manufactured, where a single defective cell in the battery causes them to hold less of a charge than they’re supposed to. The result is that the car displays an inaccurate range reading, meaning drivers may abruptly run out of power. The good news is that this issue truly is limited to a small number of Bolts. GM’s Chris Bonelli says that roughly 1% of the EVs on the road are affected, which only amounts to around 100 vehicles. The faulty batteries must be replaced entirely, and Chevy says it will be performing the repairs at no cost. GM notes that it’s in the process of notifying owners with potentially problematic batteries. The company says it can use OnStar data to identify which vehicles need servicing before they experience a loss of power. [© slashgear.com] ... http://www.plugincars.com/general-motors-notifies-early-bolt-owners-potential-battery-failure-133131.html General Motors Notifies Early Chevy Bolt Owners of Potential Battery Failure August 24, 2017 ... A 2017 Chevrolet Bolt after an unexpected battery problem that left the car disabled ... http://www.plugincars.com/sites/default/files/bolt-tow-620.jpg https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/your-chevrolet-bolt-may-have-a-battery-problem/ Your Chevrolet Bolt may have a battery problem August 25, 2017 Emme Hall [images https://cnet1.cbsistatic.com/img/do4ZbhTT1hRyByq02u885WFmQk4=/2016/09/09/3a44e6d7-0ec4-4eea-9b6e-1b19cad1317d/2017-chevy-bolt-range-drive06006.jpg https://cnet1.cbsistatic.com/img/ZRfm-g0mftUEzRiGqutuOr2773w=/670x503/2016/09/09/3f9db97b-aa96-42b6-92f2-7562aed838eb/2017-chevy-bolt-range-drive15015.jpg https://cnet2.cbsistatic.com/img/hU-D7JZVqQyOhR69FgoDHbiupzQ=/fit-in/570x0/2016/09/09/e034e235-4967-4335-b37c-b821b9c0c9a2/2017-chevy-bolt-range-drive26026.jpg You may have less juice than you think / Tim Stevens/Roadshow ] A fault in a single battery cell may cause a false range reading. If you own a Chevrolet Bolt, you may be in for a sudden awakening. GM has notified a few hundred owners of the all-electric car that it may have a faulty battery that would cause a false range reading. PluginCars.com reports that early versions of the Bolt can experience a battery failure that completely disables the car. The media outlet confirmed the problem with a GM spokesman. Chevrolet says the problem may be limited to just a single cell going bad in the battery pack. The solution is to replace the entire battery pack. Chevrolet began sales of the Bolt model in December of last year. The fully electric Bolt boasts a range of 236 miles, making it second only to Tesla's models in range. Electric cars comprise only a small sliver of current automotive sales in the US, but the market is likely to grow significantly as more people experience how they work. Problems, such as the Bolt's battery failure, could have an outsize impact on electric car adoption. In an interview with Roadshow, Chris Bonelli, communications coordinator for advanced technology communications at GM, said that less than 1 percent of Bolt customers have experienced this problem so far, but that the company plans to notify any customers who may potentially have a bad battery pack. "We can use data from OnStar to identify which packs are likely to have the problem and reach out to them before they experience a loss of propulsion. These are early production Bolts. Not all Bolt owners will experience this issue." The Bolt has been selling well since it became available in December of last year, and will roll out to more dealers nationwide this September. Korean electronics company LG, which supplies electric drive components for the Bolt, recently said it would build a factory in Michigan to bolster production. [© cnet.com] http://investorplace.com/2017/08/gm-chevy-bolt-general-motors/#.WayvgrhofMo GM: Chevy Bolt Owners Face Risk of Battery Failure Less than 200 Chevy Bolts are affected Aug 25, 2017 William White General Motors Company is warning Chevy Bolt owners of the risk of battery failure. GM says that there are less than 200 Chevy Bolt owners that may have issues with the batteries in the vehicle. The company says that this is due to faulty cells in the battery pack. It is fixing the problem by replacing the entire battery pack, even if only one cell is affected. GM says that the issues was brought to its attention by OnStar. The roadside assistance service was reporting strange issues with Chevy Bolts that are from early in the vehicle’s production. The automaker is sending messages to Bolt owners to warn them of the problem. The issue affecting Chevy Bolts can result in the vehicle not displaying the proper range. One case had an owner with 100 miles left for use, according to the car’s system, but the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road shortly after this. GM estimates that less than 1% of Bolts owners will face this issue ... [© investorplace.com] http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Sudden-middle-of-the-road-strandings-of-early-Bolt-EVs-during-low-SOC-tp4687794.html Sudden middle-of-the-road strandings of early-Bolt EVs during low SOC Aug 26 2017 ... http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1112227_chevy-bolt-ev-looking-at-electric-cars-long-term-challenges Chevy Bolt EV: looking at electric car's long-term challenges Aug 21, 2017 - The electric car that became the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV reset industry ... The electric car that became the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV reset industry norms overnight when it was unveiled as a concept car at the 2015 Detroit ... 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