# GM recalling Bolts for potential battery issue **URL:** \ **Category:** EV\ **Tags:** chevrolet\ **Created:** [July 23, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923 "2021-07-23T14:15:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 20
**Author:** ![Mark.ca](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/mark.ca/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@Mark.ca](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Mark.ca)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2021, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/383 "2021-10-06T03:56:16Z")
> [@neverhaveleased](#): > > How they determine they are defective is not covered in the article, Garage burned down=defective Seriously, they will put a meter on it and tell you it’s fine…then in 2 years from now we do this dance again. ---
**Author:** ![neverhaveleased](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/neverhaveleased/32/103159_2.png) [@neverhaveleased](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/neverhaveleased)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2021, 4:37am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/384 "2021-10-06T04:37:16Z")
I think they need a better explanation how whatever screening mechanism they are using is working. If not to the public, to the NTHSA. ---
**Author:** ![njc](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/njc/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@njc](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/njc)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2021, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/385 "2021-10-06T12:36:05Z")
NTHSA is a completely useless organization when it comes to EV and software. All GM has to do is use Tesla explanation of “don’t worry about it, we patched it in software”, and apparently there is noone at NHTSA that has enough brain capacity to see through that. Watch as more and more things will get through with that excuse until some congressman’s kid gets killed and controls will be tightened. Until then you’ll just have to take GM’s word for that fact that it’s fixed. ---
**Author:** ![LCB310](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/lcb310/32/99782_2.png) [@LCB310](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/LCB310)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/386 "2021-10-06T22:49:53Z")
Hmmm that’s not great. I was already offered a repurchase on my 2020 and was assured that only I could stop that from going forward (GM is committed in writing to repurchasing.) No settlement letter yet. And my new lease arrives next week. I really hope it isn’t gonna require an attorney to get rid of this vehicle. ---
**Author:** ![neverhaveleased](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/neverhaveleased/32/103159_2.png) [@neverhaveleased](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/neverhaveleased)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/387 "2021-10-07T02:09:29Z")
For what it’s worth I just got my buyback replacement/repurchase letter and a dealer contact to host the replacement. ---
**Author:** ![molsky99](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/molsky99/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@molsky99](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/molsky99)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/388 "2021-10-07T03:17:34Z")
You did a zero down lease correct? I did as well on August 2, 2021 in So Cal. Did you decide to do a replacement? How are they handling it? ---
**Author:** ![neverhaveleased](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/neverhaveleased/32/103159_2.png) [@neverhaveleased](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/neverhaveleased)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/389 "2021-10-07T03:27:26Z")
Yes I’ll choose replacement. I am supposed to make a factory order with my dealer contact unless I can find something on the lot they are willing to part with for MSRP (lol… they have a total of two new vehicles on their website). I’ll report back once I talk to the dealer rep. ---
**Author:** ![molsky99](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/molsky99/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@molsky99](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/molsky99)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/390 "2021-10-07T03:33:14Z")
Interesting. I actually want to do the same thing. I love the car but just want one from the factory with a battery pack that GM has “confidence” in. I have a 2022 EV and want the exact same car. Hopefully when your factory order arrives you would get the exact same lease terms. I got an amazing deal over at Premier Chevy in Buena Park. ---
**Author:** ![49er](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/49er/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@49er](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/49er)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/391 "2021-10-07T04:30:12Z")
Does your lease just continue on the same terms (same end date, remaining miles allowed) with the new vehicle? Seems totally worth it to upgrade a 2020 Bolt to a 2022 and get the better interior of it is an even swap. ---
**Author:** ![neverhaveleased](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/neverhaveleased/32/103159_2.png) [@neverhaveleased](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/neverhaveleased)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/392 "2021-10-07T04:35:15Z")
> [@49er](#): > > Does your lease just continue on the same terms (same end date, remaining miles allowed) with the new vehicle? I believe so but I haven’t seen it in writing nor have had it explained well by a GM rep. ---
**Author:** ![njc](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/njc/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@njc](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/njc)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/393 "2021-10-07T16:21:41Z")
So GM just announced that the next EVs are going to be Equinox and BLAZER! HA! Priceless! ---
**Author:** ![neverhaveleased](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/neverhaveleased/32/103159_2.png) [@neverhaveleased](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/neverhaveleased)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/394 "2021-10-07T18:57:03Z")
> [@neverhaveleased](#): > > I’ll report back once I talk to the dealer rep. Just placed a replacement order for a Camaro LT1 just a hair under my buyback amount. Still haven’t heard a GM rep fully explain how this is going to work on a lease, but it seems like it’s just going to be a VIN swap on the existing lease contract. Same payment, end date, RV, MF, etc. Will be a [very nice payment](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/signed-bolt-lt-0-das-116-mo-incl-tax/364828) for a 455hp V8 6MT monster! ---
**Author:** ![mllcb42](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/mllcb42/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@mllcb42](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/mllcb42)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/395 "2021-10-07T19:01:33Z")
> [@neverhaveleased](#): > > Same payment, end date, RV, MF, etc. This seems highly unlikely. ---
**Author:** ![neverhaveleased](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/neverhaveleased/32/103159_2.png) [@neverhaveleased](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/neverhaveleased)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/396 "2021-10-07T19:03:32Z")
Can you elaborate? The GM rep did use the term “VIN swap” into the existing “loan” working with the lender to substitute the VIN into the contract. Unfortunately the rep knew nothing specific about GM Financial leases. ---
**Author:** ![mllcb42](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/mllcb42/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@mllcb42](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/mllcb42)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/397 "2021-10-07T19:05:35Z")
> [@neverhaveleased](#): > > Unfortunately the rep knew nothing specific about GM Financial leases. VIN swaps are totally a thing, but not normally in the context of completely different vehicles. My guess is that the GM rep was speaking off of generalized experience and when the nuances of things like the RV being completely different comes into play, the story will change. ---
**Author:** ![neverhaveleased](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/neverhaveleased/32/103159_2.png) [@neverhaveleased](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/neverhaveleased)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/398 "2021-10-07T19:07:40Z")
Here’s what the buyback offer says. You’re right in that there’s no guarantee here. > REPLACEMENT: > To the extent your vehicle is still in your possession and available to return to General Motors, you may elect to have General Motors replace the subject vehicle with a new motor vehicle that is substantially identical to your vehicle. If you elect a replacement vehicle, General Motors will work with you to place you in a comparable vehicle. General Motors will pay for any sales tax, license fees, registration fees, and other official fees you are obligated to pay in connection with the replacement. If your vehicle is subject to a lien, you will be responsible for working with your lender to substitute the replacement vehicle as collateral into your existing loan, otherwise you will be responsible for securing financing for the replacement vehicle. General Motors will also pay incidental damages actually incurred by you, as permitted by law and subject to verification. ---
**Author:** ![neverhaveleased](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/neverhaveleased/32/103159_2.png) [@neverhaveleased](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/neverhaveleased)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/399 "2021-10-07T19:10:16Z")
The good news is I can always buy out my Bolt for ~$24k to take delivery of a $39k Camaro. I’d probably end up doing that at the end of the contract anyways if kept the existing lease contract as the RV is $20k and the Camaro will be worth more for sure. Doing it now vs 2.5 years from now won’t make much difference. ---
**Author:** ![ras815](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/ras815/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@ras815](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/ras815)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/400 "2021-10-07T19:11:52Z")
> [@neverhaveleased](#): > > a new motor vehicle that is substantially identical to your vehicle When I think of a vehicle ‘substantially identical’ to a Bolt, the Camaro LT1 definitely comes to mind…🤣 ---
**Author:** ![neverhaveleased](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.leasehackr.com/neverhaveleased/32/103159_2.png) [@neverhaveleased](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/neverhaveleased)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 7:13pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/401 "2021-10-07T19:13:25Z")
> [@ras815](#): > > Camaro LT1 With a stick shift 😆 ---
**Author:** ![ras815](https://leasehackr.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar/ras815/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@ras815](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/ras815)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2021, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-recalling-bolts-for-potential-battery-issue/376923/402 "2021-10-07T19:22:44Z")
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