Urgent Recall Information for Chevy Volt Owners in Montana

Urgent Recall Information for Chevy Volt Owners in Montana

Seems like November didn't want to be left out of the rest of the months of 2024.  A new vehicle recall has hit, involving a dangerous problem with an EV that is causing some of these vehicles to burst into flames.

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The recall involves improper software that controls the charging systems in one of Chevrolet's popular EV models, and owners are being encouraged to have their vehcile checked by your dealership.

Charging Systems Broken, Not Good for a Montana Winter

First revealed in 2016, the Chevrolet Volt has been a decent seller for the company in the EV market.  However, a recall in 2021 for several defects in the cars caused a recall of 142,000 of the EV.

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Now, a new recall has been issued for select 2020-2022 Bolt EV and EUVs.  The recall is to encourage owners to head to a dealer to have the Advanced Diagnostic Software that continually monitors the high voltage battery in the vehicle checked.

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Check with Your Local Dealer in Montana to See if Your Vehicle is in Danger

Certain models of the Volt will not be eligible for the recall; however, Chevrolet has stated that "GM will replace lithium-ion battery modules in these Chevrolet Bolt EVs and EUVs with new lithium-ion modules. We will notify customers when replacement parts are ready."

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If you haven't had your Volt in for inspection, Chevrolet recommends the following to owners:

1. Set your vehicle to a 90 percent state of charge limitation using Hilltop Reserve mode (for 2017-2018 model years) or Target Charge Level mode (for 2019-2022 model years). Instructions on how to do this are available in the videos below. If you are unable to successfully make these changes, or do not feel comfortable making these changes, please visit your Chevrolet dealer to have these adjustments completed.
2. Charge your vehicle more frequently and avoid depleting your vehicle battery to below approximately 70 miles (113 kilometers) of remaining range, where possible.
3. Park your vehicle outside immediately after charging and do not leave your vehicle charging indoors overnight.

You can find out more about the recall here.