Why was the Bolt discontinued?
Bolt sales were solid and owners absolutely loved their cars, but in 2023, GM announced it would be discontinued at the end of the year because it needed the factory space to start cranking out full-size electric pickups as part of its moonshot plan to go all electric by 2035. General Motors issued a large recall covering 2017–2022 Bolt EV and EUV models to address rare manufacturing defects in the high-voltage battery that could cause a fire when the pack was fully charged or nearly depleted.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.
Which year of Chevy Bolt to avoid?
Quick takeaway. All 2017–2022 chevrolet bolt ev and bolt euv models were recalled for potential battery fire risk. Most have now received new battery modules or updated diagnostic software, but you should always verify recall status and repair history on a specific vin before you buy. General motors issued a large recall covering 2017–2022 bolt ev and euv models to address rare manufacturing defects in the high-voltage battery that could cause a fire when the pack was fully charged or nearly depleted.