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Didn't they recall all of them for a few years due to some safety issues? Are they fixed yet?


Yes, an in fact IMO that makes the used models even more of a steal. Get a several year old model with a pretty much new battery. The battery is pretty much the main wear item in the whole drivetrain, so its like buying a used ICE with a brand new drive train.


Yeah they are fixed. A Bolt is a nice vehicle to buy if you don't mind its slow charging; and judging by the number of Bolts on the road plenty of people don't mind.


Yeah, it was just a software patch. Real quick fix.


No, the Bolt had a manufacturing defect which could result in an internal short and cause a battery fire.

All Bolts were available for a recall maintenance where the entire battery was replaced under warranty.




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