Chevrolet Bolt EV Battery $150M Class Action Settlement

If you purchased or leased a Model Year 2017–2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV, you may be eligible to claim compensation from a class action settlement.

General Motors LLC and LG Chem, Ltd., along with other LG entities, have agreed to pay $150 million to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly manufacturing and selling Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles with defective battery packs that could potentially cause fires.

Who can claim compensation?

To be eligible for compensation:

• You purchased or leased a 2017-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV in the United States
• The vehicle must have been built and shipped to a dealer on or before August 19, 2021
• You have not received a buyback from General Motors or a GM authorized dealer

How much are the payouts?

The compensation varies depending on whether the vehicle received a battery replacement or a software update.

• Battery Replacement Final Remedy Payment: Class members whose vehicles have received or are eligible for a replacement battery will receive $700. If the vehicle had multiple owners or lessees, the payment will be divided proportionally.
• Software Final Remedy Payment: Class members whose vehicles received the Software Final Remedy will receive $1,400. Former owners or lessees whose vehicles became eligible after they sold or terminated their lease will receive $700.

If sufficient funds remain after all timely claims are processed, additional compensation may be distributed.

What supporting documentation is required?

Documentation such as vehicle registration, title, lease contract, or driver's license is required to verify ownership or lease of the vehicle during the specified period.

How to file a claim

Claims can be filed online through the online claim form or by mailing the completed form to the Settlement Administrator:

Chevy Bolt Battery Litigation Settlement Administrator

P.O. Box 301134

Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134

Claim instructions

1. Visit the settlement website and access the claim form.
2. Provide your personal information and vehicle details, including VIN and model year.
3. Indicate your ownership or lease status and provide the relevant dates.
4. Attach the required documentation to verify your claim.
5. Sign and date the form, then submit it online or mail it to the Settlement Administrator.

Payment methods

• Check
• Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

$150 Million settlement fund

The settlement fund of $150,000,000 will cover compensation for class members, attorneys' fees, and other related expenses.

• Settlement Administration: TBD
• Class Representatives: $2,000 each
• Attorneys' Fees: $52,500,000 (35%)
• Compensation to Class Members: Remaining amount

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: February 24, 2025
• Objection Deadline: January 24, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: March 25, 2025

When is the Chevrolet Bolt EV Battery Litigation payout date?

The next steps include the court's final approval of the settlement during the hearing scheduled for March 25, 2025. Once approved, eligible claims will be processed, and payments will be distributed starting in May 2025.

Why is there a class action settlement?

This class action lawsuit was initiated due to allegations that certain Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles were equipped with defective batteries that posed a fire risk. The settlement was reached to provide compensation to affected owners and lessees while avoiding prolonged litigation.