Are the new Chevy bolts safe?

Safety of the New Chevy Bolts
The safety of the new Chevy Bolts is an important consideration for potential buyers. The Chevrolet Bolt is a plug-in battery-electric vehicle with no gasoline or diesel engine to help power the car. Let’s explore the safety aspects of the Chevy Bolt based on the available information.
Safety Ratings and Crash Tests
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recognized the 2020 Chevy Bolt as a Top Safety Pick. It received top marks in five out of six crash tests conducted by the IIHS, and an acceptable score in its passenger-side small overlap front crash test. The Bolt’s headlights were rated as acceptable, and its LATCH system was rated as marginal.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not provided specific safety ratings for the new Chevy Bolts. However, the ongoing 2020 model year Bolt EV performed well on the NHTSA ratings and received an overall score of 5 stars. This is due to its combination of safety systems and low center of gravity as an electric vehicle.
Recall and Fire Risk
It is important to note that there have been recent recalls and concerns related to fire risk in certain Chevrolet Bolt EVs. General Motors (GM) has identified rare manufacturing defects in the battery cells of some Bolt EVs as the root cause of battery fires. As a result, GM has conducted a recall of Bolt EVs (2017-2022) and Bolt EUVs (2022) to address this risk. The recall includes measures such as setting the state of charge limitation to 90% and recharging the battery after each use .
Owners of Chevy Bolts are advised to follow the recall instructions and take necessary precautions, such as parking the vehicle outside and away from structures, not charging it overnight, and ensuring the battery is not deeply discharged before recharging.
Conclusion
While the Chevy Bolt has received positive safety ratings from organizations like the IIHS and NHTSA, it is important for potential buyers to be aware of the recent recalls and fire risk associated with certain Bolt EVs. Following the recall instructions and taking necessary precautions can help mitigate any potential safety concerns.

What is the life expectancy of a Chevy Bolt?

The battery in the Chevy Bolt EV or Bolt EUV is guaranteed to get at least 8 years or 100,000 miles out of a new battery.

Does Chevy Bolt have any problems?

Even after this ‘fix,’ the fire problem persisted. In July of 2021, GM told owners to park their Bolts outside away from buildings and not to leave vehicles plugged in to charge overnight. In late 2021, General Motors announced two recalls of all Chevy Bolts EV and EUVs covering model years 2017 to 2023.

What is the problem with the Chevy Bolt production?

GM is recalling about 16,900 2017–2019 Chevrolet Bolts over defective battery packs, after several caught fire. They are setting aside $800 million for Bolt warranty service in their financial reports, or $11,594 per car.

Are all Chevy bolts recalled?

As a result, GM will be conducting a recall of Bolt EVs (2017-2022) and Bolt EUVs (2022) to address the risk of battery fires in these vehicles.

Why is Chevy killing the Bolt?

There was good reason why GM planned to phase this out. It’s an older platform with slow charging speeds and sales had been slow for a number of years. There were already new models in line that were expected to compete in similar price range that had much more modern technology.

Why is Chevy Bolt being discontinued?

Some of the more likely reasons why the Bolt was discontinued may include its high price tag, sluggish sales, and Tesla’s recent shift to electric vehicles. Why is GM not producing more electric vehicles like the Chevy Bolt or an electric version of the Silverado pickup truck?

How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Bolt battery?

We’d estimate that the lowest out-of-pocket cost for an uncomplicated battery pack replacement on the Chevy Bolt would be from $16,775-$17,775 ($16,000-17,000 for the battery, $100-200 for related parts, and $675 for the HV-certified labor).

Are Chevy bolts a fire hazard?

The Chevrolet Bolt EV has grown in popularity among fleets.
The specific problem is that after a crash with seat belt pretensioner deployment, the pretensioner exhaust may ignite carpet fibers near the B-pillar, causing a fire.

Do new Chevy bolts have battery problems?

The brand does have a battery recall that is ongoing, due to a manufacturing defect that can lead to a battery fire/meltdown, but very few vehicles have actually caught fire. GM has addressed the issue with temporary software fixes until all the Bolt batteries are replaced.

Why is Chevy Bolt discontinued?

GM needed the plant for other EVs
The Bolt and Bolt EUV are built at GM’s Orion Assembly plant in Michigan. GM had already announced plans to retool that plant to ramp up production of the Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV pickups in 2024. That same consideration killed the car journalist-beloved Volt hybrid.