$150M Chevy Bolt Electric Car Battery Fire Settlement

| Published: November 28, 2024

Claim Form Deadline: February 24, 2025

Payout: $700 - $1,400

Proof required: Yes

What's the Chevrolet Bolt EV Battery Settlement?

GM, Chevrolet and LG have settled a landmark $150,000,000 class action lawsuit over its electric Chevy Bolt cars over allegations that their lithium batteries can catch fire and be hazardous to drivers.

The class action lawsuit alleges that General Motors and LG were manufacturing and selling Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles with defective battery packs that can lead to fires. The settlement aims to provide benefits to class members who purchased or leased 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles.

What is the Total Settlement Amount?

The total Chevy Bolt settlement amount is $150 million.

How Do I Qualify For a Payout?

To potentially qualify for a payout, you must be a class member who purchased or leased a 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicle in the United States or its territories, and the vehicle was built and shipped to a dealer on or before August 19, 2021. You must not have already received a buyback of your vehicle from General Motors or a General Motors authorized dealer.

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How Much Can I Get Paid?

The payout amount depends on the remedy your vehicle is eligible for. If your vehicle received or is eligible for a replacement battery under the Battery Replacement final remedy tier payout, you are entitled to a payment of $700. If your vehicle receives the Software Final Remedy, you are entitled to a payment of $1,400.

How Do I File a Claim?

To file a claim, you must fill out and send a claim form to the Chevrolet Bolt class action administrator. The claim form can be obtained from the "File Claim" page on the settlement website or by calling the Chevrolet Bolt class action administrator directly. The completed claim form must be sent by mail to the Chevrolet Bolt class action administrator at the address provided or via the settlement website postmarked by February 24, 2025.

Do I Need Documentation to File a Claim?

Yes, you need to provide supporting documents to make a claim. These may include:

- Vehicle registration
- Vehicle title
- Lease contract
- State Drivers license or other government-issued photo identification

Claim Form Website: BoltEVBatterySettlement.com

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Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

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