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GM and LG to Compensate Chevy Bolt Owners with $150 Million Fund

Settlement addresses battery defects that led to vehicle fires and halted production of the Bolt EV.

  • Chevy Bolt owners can receive up to $1,400 if they installed the final software remedy.
  • Owners who sold or leased their vehicles before the remedy are eligible for $700.
  • The settlement follows a class-action lawsuit over defective batteries causing fires.
  • GM recalled all Bolts globally in 2021 and ceased production in 2023.
  • The automaker plans to introduce over 30 new EV models by 2025.
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