General Motors is expanding a recall of one of its first EVs over concerns that the car could catch on fire. The risk supposedly stems from “defective battery modules in the vehicles.”
The expanded recall involves a total of 73,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs and EUVs from the 2019-2022 model years. GM claims it will replace the defective battery modules. Unfortunately, the whole ordeal will cost over $1.8 billion. According to InsideEVs, that comes out to about $11,000 per vehicle. Oof.
The company was quick to assign blame to its battery provider, LG Energy Solutions, for manufacturing defects. GM expects to pursue “reimbursement commitments” from LG. In other words, GM wants its money back and wants LG to fix the problem. LG Energy Solutions, which is owned by LG Chem, also provides batteries to for EVs built by Tesla and Renault.