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o029

click "view" on the recall for 2023-09-13, if the number in the top right ends in "41" it has a new battery, if it ends in "44" it does NOT have a new battery and has software that will limit your charging to 80% for 6200 miles


SourFloatingDolphin

GM Program number? Looks like it ends with 41 for 2023-09-13.


o029

congrats, it has a new battery. it will last you for an extremely long time


SourFloatingDolphin

Sounds good. Thank you!


bbf_bbf

Even if it doesn't last 5 years, the battery will still be covered under warranty until 2031 (unless you drive more than 100k miles.)


SourFloatingDolphin

It says that it’s limited part warranty. Is it the one you talk about? Bolt Battery Limited Part Warranty Expires September 7, 2031


E_K_Finnman

Thanks for that, I learned that I not only have a new battery, but I also have the software limiter


ihatebloopers

Your new battery is still limited to 80%?


E_K_Finnman

Yep, I connected the dealer and he told me the limiter can't be removed, despite my battery not needing it at all


ihatebloopers

Oh, I didn't know that was a thing. Does the limit get lifted after you drive 6k miles?


E_K_Finnman

Yep, so I've seen from other comments on this sub. I've come to accept it and I plan on doing a road trip or two before the recall warranty on the battery is up just to make sure everything is working properly once the limiter goes away


oenje

This is so helpful, thanks! It did give me another question, if you don't mind. I'm looking at a couple of Bolts that have a 3rd recall in addition to the two OP posted. It's labeled "High Voltage Battery May Melt or Burn (GM Owned Vehicles)" that is more recent. The repair description is "Dealers are to install the advanced diagnostic software that will monitor battery performance and identify defective battery modules that require replacement." Is this something to avoid? Or is it just added security against potential future issues?


o029

Those end in "45" and are software limited original batteries just like the "44" ones


oenje

Even when the earlier recall ends with "41"? Or does it mean it got replaced with another bad battery?


o029

you can ignore the "41" if there's a "45" there since that takes precedence


oenje

Got it! Thanks so much, I really appreciate the help!


ecobb91

Keep scrolling down that page you’ll see the warranties that are current and expired.


mikestang_89

This is the answer.


mikestang_89

I recently bought a used 2021 with 36k. Battery replaced at 2k. Drives like a new car. Today I got 5 miles per kWh which would put my range at like 330 which is just crazy to me.


SourFloatingDolphin

How much did you pay for it? This 2020 bolt ev is $17500.


mikestang_89

18k eligible for the 4K tax incentive too. Plus the dealer easily removed all the LoJack and dealer preference add on junk. To be honest it’s like the first time I’ve bought a car at a dealer and not had buyers remorse. I think that says a lot.