GM extends Chevy Bolt EV production shutdown another two weeks
Because of a scarcity of semiconductor chips, Orion was at first shuttered in August. GM later notified workers that the plant would continue to be down since of a scarcity of batteries associated with the recall.
The recall, which now includes all Chevy Bolt EV and EUV models made because 2017, was issued after the car manufacturer found two making flaws in the battery cell that could increase the danger of fire. The possible fire risk prompted GM to advise Bolt owners set the vehicle to a 90% state of charge constraint and prevent diminishing the battery below 70 miles of range. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration recommends Bolt motorists park their lorries far from their houses to lower fire risk.
GM has actually extended a shutdown at its Orion Assembly Plant another 2 weeks due to a battery pack lack related to the extensive Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV safety recall.
The car manufacturer said it is working with its provider LG Chem to “update manufacturing procedures.”
The recall is expected to cost GM $1.8 billion. A GM representative did not offer an update on whether this extended downtime would push that number greater. The automaker has stated it will seek compensation from LG Chem.
GM said the extended downtime at the Orion plant will last through September 20. Orion Assembly Plant in Michigan has actually been shut down because August 23.
Chip scarcities
All of GM’s full-size truck and full-size SUV plants in North American will be running full production next week.
While the international lack of semiconductor chips has continued, GM said it will have the ability to resume production at numerous of its plants over the next 2 weeks.
GM’s Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee will resume production of the GMC Acadia and Cadillac XT5 and XT6 on September 20, after being shuttered given that mid-July. That plant will be shut down once again as part of a previously set up prolonged downtime starting the week of September 27 through the week of November 22 for new-model tooling installation.
Cadillac XT4 production, which has been down considering that February 8, will resume at the Fairfax Assembly in Kansas. GM said production of the Chevrolet Malibu, which is likewise at Fairfax, will remain down.
Full production will begin at its Fort Wayne Assembly and Silao Assembly plants, which produces the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 designs, beginning September 13 after being briefly impacted by the international semiconductor lack, GM said.
GM stated the extended downtime at the Orion plant will last through September 20. The possible fire threat prompted GM to recommend Bolt owners set the vehicle to a 90% state of charge limitation and avoid diminishing the battery below 70 miles of variety. A GM representative did not provide an upgrade on whether this extended downtime would press that number greater. GM’s Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee will resume production of the GMC Acadia and Cadillac XT5 and XT6 on September 20, after being shuttered given that mid-July.
The business extended downtimes by one week at Lansing Delta Township and Wentzville, together with an additional week of Chevrolet Blazer production downtime at its Ramos facility.